WEB DEVELOPMENT UNIT 5
Apple is the least restrictive of all app stores. True False
False
Apps are thought of as simply software. True False
False
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease of the eye caused by the eyestrain a person experiences when driving in and out of tunnels in mountainous areas. True False
False
The internet has done little to change the face of employment. True False
False
The majority of app development is by large companies. True False
False
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Fast Company Magazine
Which option corrects the most pressing ergonomic issue in the following scenario? Gillian works as an app developer. Her small office has an adjustable chair with some natural light and some fluorescent lighting. Gillian thinks her office is comfortable and sits at her desk working for long periods without taking a break. Her desk can get cluttered, but she keeps her work area free of dangling cords.
Gillian needs to take regular breaks.
___________ Play accepts the widest variety of apps.
Which accepts the widest variety of apps?
Google Play
Why was Kyocera considered one of the first successful smartphone manufacturers?
Its phones included an internal modem.
What is the company that is cited as successful in raising investment funds through crowdsourcing?
Kickstarter
Which of the following is the first step in building an app that runs on Android phones?
Learn Java programming.
Which of the following best explains the importance of businesses dealing with ergonomics in the workplace?
Office workplace injuries cost more to deal with than injuries in all other work categories combined.
With the capability of smartphones, what has become a common marketing strategy?
QR codes
A(n) ______ assists developers in building apps that might include sample code for the user.
SDK
provides third-party developers tools to build apps
SDK
On what platform did Apple want apps to run in order to provide safeguards?
Safari
Efficiency is a measure of the time, energy and commitment used to accomplish something, whereas effectiveness refers to the successful completion of that activity. True False
True
Manpower is one of the largest employers in the world. True False
True
Smartphones were originally called PDAs. True False
True
smartphone
a communications device that combines attributes of a traditional cellphone and a personal computer
carpal tunnel syndrome
a condition that causes inflammation along the path of nerves running through the wrist; caused by repetitive motion of the wrist and hand, often a result of keyboarding
Which of the following is the best resource if you want to build an app but realize you do not have the initial funds?
a crowdsource
featurephone
a handheld cellular device that combines wireless voice communication and a variety of installed applications
modem
an electronic device capable of both sending and receiving data from one computer to another
At which stage of the app-development process are you determining platform compatibility?
coding
When comparing devices of the 1990s and devices today, what was the most limiting factor of the early devices?
communication between devices
What stage of the app-development process includes the question "How will the app be accessed?"
conceptualization
What are the three parts of an app-development process, in the correct order?
conceptualization, coding, distribution
Since relatively few apps are completely new programming, what are most new apps designed for?
connections between consumers and retailers
Considering the number of app stores, what type of app is best to produce?
cross-platform
Which of the following tools is most appropriate for building an app that runs on both Android and Apple devices?
cross-platform
You are on a committee given the task of completing a large project, yet your staff has only two people.
crowd sourcing
a strategy that encourages entrepreneurs seeking funding for a start-up venture
crowdfunding
using the Internet for advice
crowdsourcing
You are given the task of discovering who uses a particularly type of phone. What are you being asked to use?
demographics
your task is to research types of games and manufacturing costs
electronic arts
your task is to find a company for maintenance and computer support
electronic data systems
the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system
ergonomics
Which of the following is most similar to scripting?
film making
What is the importance in the conceptualization stage of app development?
having a high-level description to guide the process
You are on a committee, given the task of writing a job description for someone who would most likely be trusted by those over fifty years old.
hire someone with an MBA
demographic
identification of the age, gender, income, and place of residency of individuals within a group that define that group's composition
You are self-employed and hired to complete projects for a local company.
independent contractor
Suppose you are developing an app and want to convince the most people to try your app as the first app they have ever used. What age bracket should you focus on in marketing?
over age fifty
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Wired Magazine
The majority of app titles continue to be offered in the _____ and _____ categories of the three largest app stores.
productivity games
Tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome are similar in that they are both types of ________ motion injuries.
repetitive
caused by recurring tasks, vibrations, or sustained or awkward positions
repetitive motion injuries
Which of the following is NOT an example of an occupational safety hazard that exists in an app development office?
respiratory problems
At what stage of the app-development process are you focusing on navigating from one page to another?
scripting
What is the process of outlining an app and its functions?
storyboarding
What stage of the app-development process includes the question, "What screen design will be used?"
storyboarding
What training is suggested for careers in healthcare, social services, information, and finance?
technology
Which demographic group did the Pew Research Center determine use apps the most?
teenagers
You start your work while sitting in a coffee shop for many days.
telecommute
Apple sells third-party apps through what venue?
the Apple Store
ergonomics
the application of policies and procedures related to human efficiency and comfort, particularly in a working environment
Which of the following represents a contributing factor to trips, slips, and falls in the workplace?
the cabling and wiring present on the office floor
When every new job in a business results in the creation of additional new jobs, this is known as what?
the employment multiplier effect
Before 2001, what was the fastest-selling cellular device?
the featurephone
kinesthiology
the study of human movement and the relationship between muscle groups and the skeleton
QR Code
two-dimensional barcodes, called Quick Response codes, that manufacturers, retailers, and many nonprofit organizations now place on their print and display advertisements inviting smartphone users to scan the code, which takes the user to that organization's website using the smartphone web browser
What is the main difference between a featurephone and a smartphone?
web connectivity
Your first job is managing the computer systems for a large banking firm.
white collar
When did Facebook become a publicly-traded corporation?
2012
In what year did the sale of smartphones exceed the sale of PDAs?
2013
What is the main difference between an angel investor and a crowdsource investor?
An angel investor will expect a return on the investment and a crowdsource investor will not.
an individual who is considered to be the highest-ranking individual in the company
CEO
an individual who is responsible for managing the finances and financial risks of the company
CFO
A ________ is responsible for evaluating and identifying the technology and supporting technology solutions.
CTO
an individual who is an executive who focuses on the scientific and technological aspects of a company
CTO
__________ content explains the benefits and strengths of a product.
Collateral
CRM stands for _________ relationship management.
Customer
According to the Pew Research Center, what is an additional demographic of those who most use apps?
Education is important.
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Electronic Data Systems
Which of the following arguments best supports incorporating ergonomics in office design?
Ergonomics allows workers to function at their best level.
If you telecommute, you might be given an American _________ card for some expenses.
Express
What is currently considered the world's largest social networking site?
What is the difference in demographics between Facebook and app use?
Facebook's average user is between ages twenty-five and forty-four and the average user of apps is between twelve and seventeen.
What is a primary reason for the increase in technology-related jobs over the last few decades?
Growth of innovative products and services has created a corresponding growth in jobs.
What is one way technology is helping combat nosocomial infections?
Hospital smart rooms track appropriate provider infection control behavior.
Which company is given credit for launching the Smarter Planet initiative in 2008?
IBM
Which of the following is true about industry certifications?
Industry certification can be a viable alternative path into a technology career.
What group has asserted that app development will lead to additional innovation in every sector of the economy?
NWCET
How are smartphones and modems related?
Smartphones incorporate modems.
Which of the following is an example of a simple and inexpensive action that can reduce, mitigate, or eliminate injury or loss of focus?
Take a physical break.
Explain which platform is NOT the best choice when developing an app that you want to run on the most number of type of devices possible.
The platform the is not the best choice when developing an app that you want to run the most number of type of devices possible is essay.
Apple requires all third-party apps to be approved by Apple. True False
True
Some industry observers feel that the following is happening because apps can connect directly with the Internet:
Web browsers are becoming obsolete.
Which of the following was a traditional career path for a computer science major thirty years ago?
a programming position with a computer manufacturer
What is the difference between an outline and a storyboard?
an outline is words and a storyboard includes colors and pictures
investor who contributes a onetime infusion of cash
angel investor
Suppose you are looking for a new career dealing with the app market. You have a degree in Fine Arts and have worked in a design studio for five years. What would be the career most applicable to your experience?
art director
requires the owner or creator to use personal savings
bootstrap
Suppose you have worked as a programmer for six years and would like to advance in the app industry. What might be your next position?
developer
It is spring and hurricane season starts within one month. Your supervisor asks you to train the staff what to do in case of a hurricane so that business can continue if the building is damaged.
disaster recovery plan
version of a web or smartphone app with optional fees
freemium
________ is the proprietary operating system used on Apple products.
iOS
Which of the following is the best to use in the design of apps a client wants created for preschool children?
icons
repetitive-motion injuries
injuries sustained after performing the same action over and over again; quarterbacks will often experience a repetitive-motion injury in their shoulder after years of throwing a football
the study of human movement
kinesthiology
In order to save money, what is one efficient use of apps?
manage customer relations
your task is to recommend new office staff
manpower
In the app-development process, what is linked with distribution?
marketing and monetizing
The words "pinch," "drag," and "tap" describe simple _____.
navigation gestures on a device surface
What is the expected minimum time spent building an app?
one month
The ________ system is the code embedded into all smartphones.
operating
If a client tells you the app you have created is boring, which of the following do you need to add to the app?
persona