Final Exam
What does a higher score on Hofstede's Individualism versus Collectivism index indicate? Question options: 1)A more individualistic society 2)A more collectivist society 3)Equal emphasis on individual and group needs 4)Lack of emphasis on either individual or group needs
1) A more individualistic society
What does the Power Distance Index measure? Question options: 1)Acceptance of unequal power distribution 2)Acceptance of equal power distribution 3)Equality of gender roles 4)Attitudes toward uncertainty
1) Acceptance of unequal power distribution
Which is NOT a challenge of managing and working with multicultural teams? Question options: 1)Avoiding stereotypes 2)All members do not speak the same language 3)Decisions are based on cultural norms 4)Team members are treated differently based on hierarchy
1) Avoiding stereotypes
What is primary goal of assistive technology? Question options: 1)Enhancing the capabilities of people with different abilities 2)Improving general technology usage 3)Creating complex computer programs 4)Designing a user-friendly interface
1) Enhancing the capabilities of people with different abilitie
How do people with high uncertainty avoidance tend to feel about ambiguity? Question options: 1)Prefer to avoid it 2)Feel comfortable with it 3)Welcome it as a challenge 4)Have no opinion about it
1) Prefer to avoid it
In individualistic cultures, what is prioritized? Question options: 1)Self-realization 2)Group harmony 3)Respect for hierarchy 4)Obedience
1) Self-realization
What does the Uncertainty Avoidance Index measure? Question options: 1)Tolerance of ambiguity 2)Preference for clear instructions 3)Willingness to take risks 4)Acceptance of inequality
1) Tolerance of ambiguity
What initiative created a series of videos demonstrating different accessibility perspectives? Question options: 1)W3C Web Accessibility Initiative 2)Assistive Technology Initiative 3)Disability Access Initiative 4)Accessibility for All Initiative
1) W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
What is a key distinction between regular machines and machines incorporating AI? Question options: 1)Regular machines can analyze data more efficiently. 2)Machines incorporating AI cannot improve based on the data they receive. 3)AI algorithms make machines smarter over time, reducing errors. 4)Regular machines have more precise decision-making capabilities.
AI algorithms make machines smarter over time, reducing errors.
What is one of the ethical concerns regarding the use of ChatGPT in education? Question options: 1)ChatGPT has the potential for spreading misinformation. 2)ChatGPT increases the efficiency of student learning. 3)ChatGPT can perpetuate bias and impersonate individuals. 4)Academic institutions concerned about its use for cheating.
Academic institutions concerned about its use for cheating.
What is the primary advantage of cloud computing? Question options: 1)Limited data accessibility 2)Dependence on local hardware 3)Automatic upgrades 4)Accessibility from any computer with internet access
Accessibility from any computer with internet access
What is the largest on-demand cloud computing platform? Question options: 1)Google Drive 2)Microsoft Azure 3)Dropbox 4)Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
What category of software includes word processors and email clients? Question options: 1)Operating systems 2)Application software 3)Utility software 4)System software
Application software
Which emerging technology involves enhancing one's view of the real world with layers of digital information added to it? Question options: 1)Virtual Reality (VR) 2)Quantum Computing 3)Augmented Reality 4)Nanotechnology
Augmented Reality
Which technology can help individuals visualize and interact with products before purchasing them, especially in e-commerce? Question options: 1)Nanobots 2)Wearables 3)Augmented Reality 4)Quantum Computing
Augmented Reality
Which of the following is NOT an example of an IoT device. Question options: 1)Home security system 2)Component monitoring 3)Personal computer 4)Smart thermostats
Personal computer
The extent to which individuals accept that power is not distributed equally: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Power Distance Index
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for ensuring accessibility in website and document design? Question options: 1)Using color alone to convey information 2)Using meaningful text for links instead of URLs 3)Ensuring sufficient color contrast for text and graphics 4)Using alternative text for all images and graphics
Question options: 1) Using color alone to convey information
What type of memory is used for processing when running applications? Question options: 1)ROM 2)Cache memory 3)Virtual memory 4)RAM
RAM
What is one of the key advantages of cloud computing? Question options: 1)High initial cost 2)Complex setup 3)Scalability 4)Limited access
Scalability
Why might businesses be concerned about using cloud computing? Question options: 1)Complete data control 2)Total independence from service providers 3)Security vulnerabilities 4)Enhanced local data storage
Security vulnerabilities
What are mobile apps designed to run specifically on? Question options: 1)Personal computers 2)Smartphones and tablets 3)Servers 4)Wearable devices
Smartphones and tablets
Biometrics identifies a user through which of the following: Question options: 1)Something they know 2)Something they have 3)Something they are 4)Something they did
Something they are
Which of the following applications do NOT simulate human-like decision-making processes? Question options: 1)Grammarly 2)Spell check 3)Google Translate 4)Siri
Spell check
What common issue did both Google's DeepMind and the Facebook - Cambridge Analytica scandal highlight about the use of AI? Question options: 1)The inefficiency of AI in handling data. 2)The high cost of implementing AI systems in social media. 3)The release of personal data to third parties without consent. 4)The inability of AI to generate accurate data.
The release of personal data to third parties without consent.
Which of the following best describes the evolution of information systems? Question options: 1)They have remained stagnant without significant advancements. 2)They have evolved rapidly, especially in the last decade, with the introduction of powerful handheld devices. 3)They have primarily focused on solving complex mathematical problems. 4)They have only recently started incorporating artificial intelligence
They have evolved rapidly, especially in the last decade, with the introduction of powerful handheld devices.
What is the primary function of an antivirus program? Question options: 1)To prevent unauthorized access to a computer network 2)To encrypt sensitive data 3)To detect and remove malicious software 4)To create backups of critical files
To detect and remove malicious software
What is the primary objective of ransomware? Question options: 1)To replicate and spread 2)To gather personal data 3)To encrypt data and demand payment 4)To destroy data
To encrypt data and demand payment
What is the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? Question options: 1)To prevent unauthorized access to data 2)To detect and remove malicious programs 3)To outline acceptable use guidelines for technology services 4)To ensure the availability of information
To outline acceptable use guidelines for technology services
What is the purpose of encryption in information security? Question options: 1)To prevent unauthorized access to data 2)To detect and remove malicious programs 3)To filter network traffic based on rules 4)To ensure the availability of information
To prevent unauthorized access to data
Refers to how tolerant a culture is of uncertainty and ambiguity Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Uncertainty Avoidance Culture
What is a storage advantage of cloud computing? Question options: 1)Limited local storage capacity 2)Dependency on physical memory 3)Unlimited cloud storage 4)Restricted data storage
Unlimited cloud storage
What is considered the "brains" of a computer? Question options: 1)RAM 2)Motherboard 3)Storage 4)CPU
CPU
What is one of the applications of Natural Language Processing (NLP)? Question options: 1)Remote control of home thermostats 2)Monitoring traffic statistics 3)Checking grammatical accuracy of texts 4)Simulating interview scenarios
Checking grammatical accuracy of texts
Which technology allows users to share data with each other for mutual benefit, such as updating traffic statistics? Question options: 1)Virtual Reality 2)Augmented Reality 3)Quantum Computing 4)Collaborative Technology
Collaborative Technology
Individuals prioritize the needs of the group above their own: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Collectivism
What encompasses devices like desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, and tablets? Question options: 1)Computer software 2)Digital technologies 3)Computer hardware 4)Cloud computing
Computer hardware
What is a disadvantage of cloud computing? Question options: 1)Limited scalability 2)No software to install 3)Dependence on third-party providers 4)Enhanced security
Dependence on third-party providers
What is spoofing? Question options: 1)Disguising one's identity by modifying the address of the computer 2)Sending unsolicited emails with malicious attachments or links 3)Creating unauthorized copies of software 4)Stealing personal information from a computer network
Disguising one's identity by modifying the address of the computer
What is one of the concerns raised about the use of AI and emerging technologies? Question options: 1)Lack of computational capacity 2)Ethical and privacy issues 3)Slow evolution of technology 4)Limited applications in everyday life
Ethical and privacy issues
What is the umbrella term that covers all forms and combinations of real and virtual environments? Question options: 1)Internet of Things 2)Artificial Intelligence 3)Extended Reality 4)Quantum Computing
Extended Reality
What is an operational benefit of cloud computing for new applications? Question options: 1)Long setup times 2)Immediate downtime 3)Fast deployment of new applications 4)Complex integration process
Fast deployment of new applications
Individuals have a concern for all and emphasize quality of life and relationships: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Feminine Culture
Employees are less likely to challenge a decision or to give input. Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
High Power Distance
Individuals prefer to avoid conflict and competition: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
High Uncertainty Avoidance
What is one of the key distinctions between AI and humans as described in the reading? Question options: 1)AI lacks the ability to simulate human behavior. 2)Humans rely solely on statistical data for decision-making. 3)AI can recognize deep emotions through self awareness. 4)Humans possess emotions, self-awareness, and creativity.
Humans possess emotions, self-awareness, and creativity.
Individuals are more competitive and rely on themselves: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Individualism
What term refers to all devices embedded into objects and connected to the internet, allowing them to share data automatically? Question options: 1)Wearables 2)Internet of Things (IoT) 3)Augmented Reality 4)Extended Reality
Internet of Things (IoT)
What are some trends in personal computing mentioned in the text? Question options: 1)Internet of Things and Integrated computing 2)Cloud storage and Virtualization 3)Mainframe computing and Supercomputing 4)Robotics and Automation
Internet of Things and Integrated computing
Which factor makes ransomware harder to detect? Question options: 1)It requires a host to spread 2)It can spread unaided 3)It encrypts data and requires payment 4)It gathers data without the user's knowledge
It encrypts data and requires payment
Why is single-factor authentication considered less secure? Question options: 1)It requires multiple methods of verification 2)It is prone to being easily compromised 3)It provides redundant security measures 4)It ensures complete protection from cyber threats
It is prone to being easily compromised
What is the main concern raised about ChatGPT's use? Question options: 1)Its inability to generate accurate responses 2)Its potential to increase productivity 3)Its ability to perpetuate bias and misinformation 4)Its efficiency in completing tasks
Its ability to perpetuate bias and misinformation
What is a recommendation for securing personal computing environments? Question options: 1)Using simple passwords 2)Clicking on suspicious links or attachments 3)Keeping software up to date 4)Sharing login credentials with others
Keeping software up to date
Individuals see each other as equal in power: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Low Power Distance
Individuals are more agreeable to try something new: Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Low Uncertainty Avoidance
What does phishing involve? Question options: 1)Accessing a computer without permission 2)Sending unsolicited email to a large group of people 3)Luring individuals into revealing personal information 4)Creating perfect replicas of copyrighted materials
Luring individuals into revealing personal information
What is the primary function of an operating system? Question options: 1)Managing hardware resources 2)Writing software applications 3)Providing internet connectivity offline 4)Storing data
Managing hardware resources
In what field are robots commonly used to execute specific tasks with speed and precision? Question options: 1)Education 2)Entertainment 3)Manufacturing 4)Medicine
Manufacturing
How a society views traits that are associated with men and women. Low Uncertainty Avoidance High Power Distance Power Distance Index Collectivism Feminine Culture High Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty Avoidance Culture Masculinity vs Femininity Culture Low Power Distance Individualism
Masculinity vs Femininity Culture
Which company provided the first operating system for the IBM-PC? Question options: 1)Apple 2)Microsoft 3)IBM 4)Intel
Microsoft
What is the main circuit board on a computer called? Question options: 1)CPU 2)Motherboard 3)RAM 4)Storage device
Motherboard
Which technology allows computers to extract meaning from human language? Question options: 1)Natural Language Processing (NLP) 2)Intelligent Agents 3)Augmented Reality (AR) 4)Nanobots
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
What component is required for network connection in a personal computer? Question options: 1)CPU 2)GPU 3)Motherboard 4)Network Interface Card
Network Interface Card
Which technology is focused on simulating virtual environments and is especially valuable for training in high-risk industries? Question options: 1)Quantum Computing 2)Artificial Intelligence (AI) 3)Virtual Reality (VR) 4)Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Virtual Reality (VR)
What technology converts an internet signal into radio waves for wireless transmission? Question options: 1)Bluetooth 2)Wi-Fi 3)Ethernet 4)Mobile Network
Wi-Fi
What are some popular operating systems for personal computers mentioned in the text? Question options: 1)Windows, macOS, and Linux 2)Windows, iOS, and Android 3)macOS, Android, and Linux 4)Windows, Chrome OS, and Ubuntu
Windows, macOS, and Linux
What is the name of the operating system for Macintosh computers? Question options: 1)macOS 2)Windows 3)Linux 4)UNIX
macOS
What does the Individualism Versus Collectivism dimension describe? Question options: 1)Attitudes toward individual achievement 2)Attitudes toward group cohesion 3)Attitudes toward uncertainty 4)Attitudes toward gender roles
2) Attitudes toward group cohesion
What is the primary consideration regarding the creation of digital content? Question options: 1)Assume everyone accesses content in the same way 2)Examine content from various user needs and interactions 3)Ignore users who have different needs 4)Design content without considering accessibility
2) Examine content from various user needs and interactions
What is a potential disadvantage of remote work? Question options: 1)Increased productivity 2)Feelings of loneliness and isolation 3)Improved collaboration 4)Reduced work-life balance
2) Feelings of loneliness and isolation
What is a potential disadvantage of homogeneous (nondiverse) teams? Question options: 1)Enhanced decision-making 2)Groupthink 3)Dynamic problem-solving 4)Embracing opposing viewpoints
2) Groupthink
What has led to the erosion of traditional gender roles? Question options: 1)Decline in workplace diversity 2)Increase in women's participation in the workforce 3)Shift towards collectivist societies 4)Technological advancements
2) Increase in women's participation in the workforce
What is one specific benefit mentioned in the reading regarding the use of more assistive technology? Question options: 1)Improved physical health for people with disabilities 2)Increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities 3)Greater technological proficiency for people with disabilities 4)Enhanced entertainment options for people with disabilities
2) Increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities
What is the main benefit of creating more assistive technology? Question options: 1)Preventing physical problems 2)Increasing access for a greater number of people 3)Improving general technology usage 4)Enhancing user experience
2) Increasing access for a greater number of people
What is one intervention recommended if conflicts arise due to cultural differences? Question options: 1)Ignore cultural differences 2)Organize cross-cultural training 3)Reinforce stereotypes 4)Avoid team building exercises
2) Organize cross-cultural training
What is the primary purpose of screen readers? Question options: 1)Increasing the size of digital text 2)Reading digital text out aloud 3)Provide multi-lingual translation 4)Preventing physical problems
2) Reading digital text out aloud
What is one of the key competencies employers seek from employees, according to the reading? Question options: 1)Technical proficiency 2)Teamwork 3)Individual achievement 4)Time management
2) Teamwork
What is a defining characteristic of virtual teams? Question options: 1)Face-to-face communication 2)Use of a variety of technologies for communication 3)Physical presence in the same location 4)Limited access to talent
2) Use of a variety of technologies for communication
What is the preferred method for presenting information if tables can be avoided? Question options: 1)Using bullet points 2)Utilizing headings and lists 3)Creating complex tables 4)Incorporating multiple tables for layout
2) Utilizing headings and lists
Which technology can simulate both real and imagined environments, allowing users to interact and alter reality within the environment? Question options: 1)Nanobots 2)Virtual Reality 3)Intelligent Agents 4)Wearables
2) Virtual Reality
In high power distance cultures, how do employees typically view their superiors? Question options: 1)As equals 2)With formal respect and authority 3)As competitors 4)With skepticism
2) With formal respect and authority
In what year was ChatGPT launched by OpenAI? Question options: 1)2020 2)2011 3)2022 4)2023
2022
Which of the following statements about text formatting is TRUE according to accessibility guidelines? Question options: 1)It's recommended to use underlined text for emphasis. 2)Text should be centered for better readability. 3)Text should be resizable to at least 100%. 4)Text should be left-justified and avoid excessive use of italics.
4) Text should be left-justified and avoid excessive use of italics.
What is the recommended color contrast ratio between text and the background for links according to accessibility guidelines? Question options: 1)1:1 with surrounding text, 7:1 with the background 2)2:1 with surrounding text, 4.5:1 with the background 3)3:1 with surrounding text, 4.5:1 with the background 4)5:1 with surrounding text, 7:1 with the background
3) 3:1 with surrounding text, 4.5:1 with the background
What is a challenge associated with virtual teamwork mentioned in the reading? Question options: 1)Flexible work locations 2)Access to more talent 3)Building trust 4)Improved outcomes
3) Building trust
How can speech output software benefit individuals who cannot communicate verbally? Question options: 1)By increasing the size of digital text 2)By reading digital text out loud 3)By communicating with those around them 4)By preventing physical problems
3) By communicating with those around them
What does speech output software allow individuals who cannot communicate verbally to do? Question options: 1)Increase the size of digital text 2)Read digital text out loud 3)Communicate with those around them 4)Perform multiple tasks in one place
3) Communicate with those around them
What is one advantage of virtual teamwork mentioned in the reading? Question options: 1)Limited work locations 2)Restricted access to talent 3)Enhanced work-life balance 4)Reduced reliance on technology
3) Enhanced work-life balance
Which of the following is an example of preventative technology? Question options: 1)Screen readers 2)Switch devices 3)Ergonomic keyboards 4)Braille keyboards
3) Ergonomic keyboards
What can closed caption systems assist people with? Question options: 1)Mobility problems 2)Visual impairments 3)Hearing impairments 4)Cognitive delays
3) Hearing impairments
What do switch devices primarily assist with? Question options: 1)Preventing physical problems 2)Reading digital text out loud 3)Helping people who can't move easily perform multiple tasks 4)Enhancing user experience design
3) Helping people who can't move easily perform multiple tasks
As mentioned in the reading which of the following will NOT benefit from accessibility considerations? Question options: 1)Using mobile devices 2)Loud environments 3)Individual and cultural differences 4)Limited bandwidth
3) Individual and cultural differences
Who can benefit from assistive technology? Question options: 1)Only people with physical disabilities 2)Only people with mental disabilities 3)People with a wide range of different abilities 4)Only older people
3) People with a wide range of different abilities
What is the primary focus of working in diverse teams based on the reading? Question options: 1)The history of teamwork in the workplace 2)Strategies for effective negotiation 3)The importance of cultural diversity in teams 4)Technological advancements in virtual teams
3) The importance of cultural diversity in teams
What is one key consideration emphasized for creators in the reading? Question options: 1)Users are all the same 2)Users' needs are consistent 3)Users' needs and interactions vary 4)Users' preferences are irrelevant
3) Users' needs and interactions vary
What are some advantages of virtual team-working mentioned in the reading? Question options: 1)Higher productivity 2)Improved work-life balance 3)Flexible schedules 4)All of the above
4) All of the above
What are some factors contributing to increased diversity in today's workplace? Question options: 1)Technological advancements 2)Traditional gender roles 3)Aging populations 4)All of the above
4) All of the above
What is the purpose of braille keyboards? Question options: 1)Increasing the size of digital text on the screen 2)Reading digital text out loud for the hearing impaired 3)Preventing physical problems 4)Allowing people with visual impairments to communicate by typing
4) Allowing people with visual impairments to communicate by typing
Who can benefit from a transcript of a podcast according to the reading? Question options: 1)Only people with disabilities 2)Only people without disabilities 3)Only people with visual impairments 4)People with and without disabilities
4) People with and without disabilities
What demographic shift has led to several generations working together? Question options: 1)Rise in immigration 2)Increase in educational backgrounds 3)Decrease in retirement age 4)People working until they are older
4) People working until they are older
