Module 2 Knowledge Check Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

  (What does the following code print (be exact, but you don't need to worry about new line characters. first = "Ada Lovelace" print("The world's first programmer is " + first + ".") - Answer: The world's first programmer is Ada Lovelace. Best match the code with the description of what it does. 1) wage = 20 2) print(wage) 3) print("wage") 4) print(20) - Answer: 1) Stores the numeric value 20 in the variable wage 2) prints value of wage to the screen 3) prints the word wage to the screen 4) prints 20 to the screen Match the error with the definition. 1) ValueError 2) SyntaxError 3) TypeError 4) IndintationError 5) NameError - Answer: 1) An invalid value is used - can occur if giving letters to int(). 2) The program contains invalid code that cannot be understood. 3) An operation uses incorrect types - can occur if adding an integer to a string. 4) The lines of the program are not properly indented. 5) The program tries to use a variable that does not exist. The following is based on which law of technology? Facebook is known for being a technology for families to stay in contact, share information and photos. At the same time, facebook is known for selling your information to different companies that can mine that data for their own unknown uses. - Answer: Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral. Which law does the following statement describe? "The creation of technology creates more technology." - Answer: Invention is the mother of necessity. Which law of tech does the following statement describe? TELUS: In 2005, Canada's second-largest telecommunications company, Telus, began blocking access to a server (Links to an external site.) that hosted a website supporting a labor strike against the company. - Answer: Although technology might be a prime element in many public issues, nontechnical factors take precedence in technology-policy decisions. Which law does the following statement describe? By studying the technology of the time, we are also studying human society. - Answer: All history is relevant, but the history of technology is the most relevant. The following story is an example of which Law of Technology? A lady came up to the great violinist Fritz Kreisler after a concert and gushed, "Maestro, your violin makes such beautiful music." Kreisler held his violin up to his ear and said, "I don't hear any music coming out of it." - Answer: Technology is a very human activity. Which of the following are NOT one of the Six Laws of Technology? - Answer: Processing power doubles in speed every two years. What industry was the very first computer used, even though it was not a general purpose machine? - Answer: Clothing / Weaving Who is called the father of the computer, computer being defined as a general-purpose machine used in mathematics? - Answer: Charles Babbage Who was the worlds first programmer? Programmer being defined as someone who developed a reusable instruction set to be used on a general-purpose machine. - Answer: Ada Lovelace What are the Six Laws of Technology? - Answer: 1st Law: "Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral." 2nd Law: "Invention is the mother of necessity." 3rd Law: "Technology comes in packages, big and small." 4th Law: "Although technology might be a prime element in many public issues, nontechnical factors take precedence in technology-policy decisions." 5th Law: "All history is relevant, but the history of technology is the most relevant." 6th Law: "Technology is a very human activity-and so is the history of technology."