Module 1
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
Apple
What technology can collect information to make decisions reach conclusions and combine information in new ways
Artificial intelligence (AI)
You are on a vacation and want to see where all the restaurants in trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. youremember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?
Augmented reality
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?
Automated vehicles will be developed
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?
Computer-aided manufacturing
If you want to use evidence found on computers and networks and other devices to help solve crimes then which of the following careers is a match for you?
Digital forensics
Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct especially because the math problems involved solving equations Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems (T/F)
False
The first generation of computers used micro processors(T/F)
False
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 should Juan apply for
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 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?
Intelligent classroom
Before going into space astronaut spend many hours training on a flight simulator allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?
It's using virtual reality
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings to do so the college will most likely need to purchase a ___________
Learning management system(LMS)
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking site?
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?
Machine to machine (M2M) communications
Which of the following is an example of green computing
Purchase and use products with an energy star label
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?
Repetitive tasks
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering
Robotics
Smart refrigerator can use ______ to detect when you are running low on milk and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network
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?
Speech recognition software
___________ Is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks
The Internet of things
_______ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not
The digital divide
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health
The need for visits to the doctors office is increased
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays
Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?
To allow employees to share edit and comment on documents
Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of every day devices(T/F)
True
New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer(T/F)
True
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?
Virtual reality
________ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional space
Virtual reality (VR)
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10% in the next year. What can a company do to meet this goal?
You sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices
Simone just received a letter from her healthcare 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 it's patience to engage with?
A mobile health app (mHealth)
