ITE 115 Exam 1 study guide (Norman Hahn)

Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there? A) robotics B) embedded sensors C) virtual reality (VR) D) GPS

A) robotics B) embedded sensors C) virtual reality (VR) D) GPS

Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability? A) screen readers B) colorful webpages C) captioning software D) on-screen keyboards

A) screen readers

You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has had only two views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile? A) A professional photo of you B) A humorous profile name C) A PDF of your resume D) No spelling and grammar mistakes

B) A humorous profile name

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?

B) Augmented reality

How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn? A) Both use their senses to learn. B) Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses. C) Both make decisions based on research only. D) Both use cameras to read faces and analyze voices.

B) Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue. He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not know how to use computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would you suggest he explore?

B) Help desk support

In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.

B) Information Technology

Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?

B) Ingestible camera

Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

B) It is using virtual reality.

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

B) It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

B) Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

B) Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote

Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?

B) The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products? A) They have automated vehicles B) They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays. C) They have self-driving trucks. D) They use handheld computers/scanners.

B) They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

B) Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.

What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?

B) artificial intelligence (AI)

Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?

B) machine-to-machine (M2M) communications

A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.

B) sensors

Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?

B) speech recognition software

Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?

B) to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents

Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? A) IBM B) Dell C) Apple D) Intelterm-9

C) Apple

How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?

C) Automated vehicles will be developed.

Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world? A) A braille printer can be used to print documents. B) Screen reader software can be used to read what is on the screen. C) Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said. D) Voice output software can be used to translate what she is saying to text.

C) Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use? A) He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go. B) He should choose a digital assistant that guesses where he wants to go based on the date. C) He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes. D)He should choose an app with augmented reality that displays points of interest as he drives.

C) He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes.

Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched, which of the following might be one of your reservations?

C) Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?

C) Technology sales

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

C) They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."

What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers? A) Including links to videos you have created B) Enabling privacy settings on social media sites C) Using humor or informal names D) Adding photos of yourself

C) Using humor or informal names

You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production? A) commercial virtual reality B) telecommuting C) computer-aided manufacturing D) automated vehicles

C) computer-aided manufacturing

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

C) vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?

D) A mobile health app (mHealth)

If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you? A) Web analytics B) Data scientist C) Security specialist D) Digital forensics

D) Digital forensics

Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology? A) He is using technology to promote a school event and send emails. B) He is using technology to teach concepts and reduce the need for paper. C) He is using technology to create an intelligent classroom with high tech printers. D) He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.

D) He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.

Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under control? A) His health records will now be stored in the cloud. B) He will not have to visit the doctor as frequently. C) His doctor will be able to monitor him through the use of a smartphone. D) He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.

D) He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.

Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for?

D) Information security

Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with on projects. What type of classroom have you described?

D) Intelligent classroom

What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?

D) Repetitive tasks

In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?

D) The developers were using artificial intelligence.

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer? A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time. B) Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out. C) The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants. D) The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.

A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.

Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering? A) Robotics B) Natural language processing C) Augmented reality D) Digital citizenship

A) Robotics

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? A) Scan code B) LMS C) CAM D) M2M

A) Scan code

_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks. A) The Internet of Things B) An intelligent workplace C) Augmented reality D) Assistive technology

A) The Internet of Things

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?

A) The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey

_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. A) The digital divide B) The Internet lag C) A digital assistant D) An intelligent divide

A) The digital divide

The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?

A) They could create a hashtag and post on social media.

A digital citizen is familiar with how to use technology to become an educated and productive member of the digital world.

A) True

An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.

A) True

_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.

A) Virtual reality (VR)

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer? A) adaptive cruise control system B) Apple II C) smartphone D) RFID tags

A) adaptive cruise control system

The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.

A) learning management system (LMS)