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Technology in Action, Complete, 15e (Evans et al.) Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources 1) The Internet is ________. A) an internal communication system for businesses B) a communication system for the U.S. navy C) the same as the web D) a large network of networks Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 2) The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack. A) provides point to point connections B) allows commerce to continue C) would not be disrupted easily D) would not be easily hacked Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 3) The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________. A) CERN B) Ray Tomlinson C) Tim Berners-Lee D) Vinton Cerf Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 4) The "fathers of the Internet" are Vinton Cerf and ________. A) Robert Cailliau B) Tim Berners-Lee C) Bill Gates D) Robert Kahn Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 1 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 5) Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________. A) client B) server C) agent D) browser Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 6) The web is based on the ________ Protocol. A) Hypertext Transfer B) Hypertext Trade C) Hypertext Transmit D) Hypertext Translate Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 7) A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a(n) ________. A) server B) client C) surrogate D) aggregator Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 3.02 Explain how data travels on the Internet. 8) The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT a(n) ________. A) dotted quad B) path C) dotted decimal D) IP address Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: 3.02 Explain how data travels on the Internet. 9) ________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site. A) Flickr B) Pinterest C) Twitter D) LinkedIn Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 2 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 10) Which of the following is NOT a social networking site? A) Facebook B) YouTube C) LinkedIn D) iTunes Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 11) A ________ allows users to add, remove, or edit its content. A) wiki B) podcast C) blog D) chat Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 12) Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web? A) Podcasts B) Newsgroups C) Vlogs D) Blogs Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 13) A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content. A) podcast B) wiki C) instant message D) webcast Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 14) A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web. A) blog B) podcast C) wiki D) webcast Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 3 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 15) Podcasts enable you to ________. A) deliver audio/video files via RSS B) post journal entries on the web C) communicate with friends in real time D) edit video files over the web Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 16) All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________. A) be concise and to the point B) use spell-checker and proofread before sending C) use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter D) include a meaningful subject line Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 17) Which of the following is a universal instant messaging service? A) Skype B) C) Google Hangouts D) Yahoo! Messenger Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 18) ________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail downloads to your computer. A) Web-based e-mail program B) E-mail client software C) E-mail host package D) E-mail server Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 19) All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________. A) B2C B) B2B C) C2C D) C2B Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: 3.05 Describe how business is conducted using the Internet. 4 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 20) Microsoft ________ is a cloud storage and file sharing service. A) iCloud B) Dropbox C) OneDrive D) Drive Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 3.05 Describe how business is conducted using the Internet. 21) A subset of e-commerce that uses social networks to assist in marketing and purchasing products is known as ________ commerce. A) crowd B) source C) friend D) social Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 3.05 Describe how business is conducted using the Internet. 22) Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online? A) Pay with a debit card, not a credit card. B) Shop at well-known, reputable sites. C) Avoid making online transactions on a public computer. D) When placing an order, make sure you receive a confirmation number. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.06 Summarize precautions you should take when doing business online. 23) The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer. A) semantic B) secure C) server D) social Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 3.06 Summarize precautions you should take when doing business online. 24) Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers? A) Pinned tabs B) Session restore C) Tacked browsing D) Thumbnail preview Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 3.07 Explain what web browsers are, and describe their common features. 5 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 25) The browser feature which enables tabs to work independently from one another so if one crashes, the others may continue to work is known as ________. A) pinned tabs B) tab isolation C) free tabs D) privacy browsing Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 3.07 Explain what web browsers are, and describe their common features. 26) The unique address for a particular website is the ________. A) protocol B) domain section C) client D) URL Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 27) In the URL: B) host C) top-level domain D) protocol Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 28) In the URL: A) protocol B) domain name C) subdirectory D) top-level domain Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 29) In the URL: B) domain name C) path D) top-level domain Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 6 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 30) Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution? A) .gov B) .net C) .edu D) .info Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 31) A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website. A) index B) navigation bar C) breadcrumb trail D) cookie trail Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: 3.09 Describe tools used to navigate the web. 32) AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators. A) Boolean B) Jacobean C) relational D) keyword Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: 3.10 Describe the types of tools used to search the web, and summarize strategies used to refine search results. 33) Which of the following is a supporting argument for geolocation devices posing a threat to privacy? A) Businesses are responsible to educate consumers about how they use geolocation data. B) The social norm has shifted and people have become comfortable with sharing more information, including their location. C) Many businesses incorporate geolocation as a primary marketing strategy; the loss of privacy is outweighed by the benefit to consumers. D) Society may need to reevaluate its expectations as to the amount of privacy in people's digital lives. Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 7 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 34) Catfishing is ________. A) creating fake profiles on a dating site and developing a fabricated online and phone relationship B) posting inflammatory remarks to solicit angry and negative responses C) bombarding someone with harassing messages D) posting embarrassing pictures, rumors, or videos via social media Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 35) An Internet connected computer that receives a request and returns data is a(n) ________. Answer: server Diff: 2 Objective: 3.02 Explain how data travels on the Internet. 36) Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of ________ networks. Answer: social Diff: 1 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 37) E-mail is ________ communication, which means users do not have to communicate at the same time. Answer: asynchronous Diff: 2 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 38) ________ e-mail is managed by a browser and enables access to e-mail from anywhere that has Internet access. Answer: Web-based, web based, webbased Diff: 1 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 39) E-mail ________ are software programs such as Microsoft Outlook that run on your computer and download messages to your computer. Answer: clients Diff: 2 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 40) Feedspot and iTunes are examples of RSS ________ which locate and download RSS series to which you have subscribed. Answer: aggregators Diff: 3 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 8 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 41) A(n) ________ consists of a series of audio or video content that are distributed over the Internet. Answer: podcast; webcast Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 42) A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio and video content over the Internet. Answer: webcast Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 43) ________ describes the use of hashtags and posts to raise awareness and foster discussion about specific issues and causes via social media. Answer: Digital activism Diff: 2 Objective: 3.12 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding digital activism. 44) A web browser's ________ feature makes it easy to return to a specific web page. Answer: Favorites; Bookmarks Diff: 2 Objective: 3.09 Describe tools used to navigate the web. 45) The top-level domain suffix used by not-for-profit groups such as the American Diabetes Association is ________. Answer: .org Diff: 3 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 46) ________ refers to storing data, files, and applications on the web and being able to access and manipulate these files and applications from any Internet-connected device. Answer: Cloud computing Diff: 1 Objective: 3.05 Describe how business is conducted using the Internet. 47) In B2B commerce, businesses buy and sell goods and services with ________. Answer: businesses Diff: 2 Objective: 3.05 Describe how business is conducted using the Internet. 48) URL stands for ________. Answer: Uniform Resource Locator Diff: 1 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 9 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 49) .jp, .ca, .de, and .uk are examples of ________. Answer: top-level domains; country codes; country specific domains; country-specific domains; top level domains Diff: 2 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 50) The ________ list shows all of the websites and pages you have visited over a certain period of time. Answer: history Diff: 2 Objective: 3.09 Describe tools used to navigate the web. 51) Another term for social bookmarking is ________. Answer: tagging Diff: 2 Objective: 3.09 Describe tools used to navigate the web. 52) When performing searches, the asterisk (*) is used as a(n) ________. Answer: wild card; wildcard Diff: 3 Objective: 3.10 Describe the types of tools used to search the web, and summarize strategies used to refine search results. 53) The Internet was developed to ensure faster delivery of communications such as e-mail. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 3.01 Describe how the Internet got its start. 54) All popular social networking sites have privacy policies, but you still need to follow certain precautions when using their sites. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. 55) E-mails are completely private. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 56) With a client-based e-mail account, you are able to view your e-mail only from the computer on which the client program is installed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 10 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 57) A universal chat client enables you to chat with users who use a different IM service than you use. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.04 Summarize the technologies used to communicate over the web. 58) When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.06 Summarize precautions you should take when doing business online. 59) A browser's bookmark feature makes it easy to return to a specific web page. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 3.09 Describe tools used to navigate the web. 60) Using the browser feature called tab isolation, you can drag an open tab away from its current window and open it in a new window. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.07 Explain what web browsers are, and describe their common features. 61) The semantic web uses metadata with text data to make it more easily processed by computers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 3.11 Describe how to evaluate a website to ensure it is appropriate to use for research purposes. 62) Wikipedia is a good reference for a research paper. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.11 Describe how to evaluate a website to ensure it is appropriate to use for research purposes. 63) When evaluating the relevance of a website, it is important to evaluate the date of publication. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.11 Describe how to evaluate a website to ensure it is appropriate to use for research purposes. 64) A criticism of hashtag activism is that it fosters a false sense of involvement. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.12 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding digital activism. 11 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 65) Geolocation is a GPS enabled feature on a smartphone that provides your location to apps like Uber. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 66) One method of cyberbullying involves spreading rumors about another person. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 67) A metasearch engine searches other search engines instead of individual websites. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.10 Describe the types of tools used to search the web, and summarize strategies used to refine search results. 68) Cyberbullying is essentially the same thing as cyberstalking, but the parties involved in cyber bullying are children or adolescents. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 69) There are federal laws against cyberstalking. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues regarding location tracking applications and devices. 70) Websites selling a product are often the most accurate and appropriate for research. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.11 Describe how to evaluate a website to ensure it is appropriate to use for research purposes. 71) Current search engines function by recognizing keywords. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 3.10 Describe the types of tools used to search the web, and summarize strategies used to refine search results. 12 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 72) Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. browser II. Internet III. search engine IV. host V. e-mail A. large network of networks B. tool used to locate information on the web C. location that maintains the computers that store the website files D. application program used to view the web E. asynchronous electronic communication Answer: D, A, B, C, E Diff: 3 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 73) Match each of the following domains to the site that would use it: I. .com II. .gov III. .edu IV. .ca V. .org A. White House B. Red Cross C. Stanford University D. Apple E. Ontario Government Answer: D, A, C, E, B Diff: 3 Objective: 3.08 Explain what a URL is, and discuss its main parts. 13 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 74) Match each of the following browsers to a defining feature of it: I. Firefox II. Safari III. Mosaic IV. Microsoft Edge V. Chrome A. Apple's web browser B. the first browser to display graphics as well as text C. available only for Windows 10 D. runs on any platform E. open source Answer: E, A, B, C, D Diff: 3 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 75) Match each of the following terms to a definition of it: I. HTTP II. C2C III. FTP IV. B2C V. URL A. protocol that allows files to be transferred from a web server B. transactions between two individuals C. transactions between a company and its customers D. website address E. protocol that allows files to be transferred over the Internet Answer: E, B, A, C, D Diff: 3 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 14 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 76) Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. IM II. podcast III. blog IV. webcast V. wiki A. personal journal posted on the web B. program that enables you to communicate in real time with others online C. uses RSS to deliver an audio or video file D. live streamed broadcast E. website that allows site visitors to change its content Answer: B, C, A, D, E Diff: 2 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 77) Match each of the following social networking sites to its specialty: I. Facebook II. Pinterest III. LinkedIn IV. Uber V. PayPal A. Social Commerce B. Social Travel C. Social Communication D. Business Networking E. Media Sharing Answer: C, E, D, B, A Diff: 2 Objective: 3.03 Evaluate the tools and technologies used to collaborate on the web. Technology in Action, Complete, 15e (Evans et al.) Chapter 1 The Impact of Technology in a Changing World 1) ________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies. A) Social networking B) Crowdsourcing C) Crisis-mapping D) Affective computing Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global issues. 2) ________ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas. A) Affective computing B) Social media C) Debugging D) Computer forensics Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global issues. 3) The gap in ease of access to the Internet and technology is known as the ________ divide. A) web B) Internet C) digital D) technology Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology. 4) The Next Einstein Initiative and the ________ Institute for Mathematical Sciences bring bright young learners and the best lecturers in the world together using TED and Google Project 10^100 to make technological changes in that continent. A) African B) Asian C) South American D) Australian Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology. 1 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 5) ________ results when leisure time and available tools allow us to engage in creative acts. A) Crowdsourcing B) Social networking C) Cognitive surplus D) Affective computing Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 6) ________is a nickname for social media tools which allows users to contribute content easily and to easily connect to each other. A) Cognitive surplus B) QR codes C) Web 2.0 D) Instant Messaging Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 7) Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called ________. A) kickstarting B) crowdfunding C) crowdsourcing D) collaborating Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 8) QR or ________ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information. A) quick retention B) quick response C) quality response D) quality retention Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 2 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 9) ________ solicits online input such as product ratings from consumers. A) A quick response code B) Computer forensics C) Crowdsourcing D) Crowdfunding Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 10) ________ is joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently. A) Collaborative consumption B) Crowdfunding C) Crowdsourcing D) Social networking Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 11) Skype is a ________. A) crowdfunding app B) Voice over IP service C) Social network D) Wi-fi hotspot Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 12) The term computer ________ is used to describe someone who is familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations. A) master B) webmaster C) literate D) hacker Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 3 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 13) ________ provides the instructions that tell a computer what to do. A) Software B) Hardware C) Spam D) Data mining Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 14) Unwanted or junk e-mail is called ________. A) spam B) spyware C) adware D) malware Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 15) All of the following are examples of being computer literate, EXCEPT ________. A) knowing how to avoid hackers and viruses B) knowing how to maintain and troubleshoot your computer C) knowing how to use the web efficiently D) knowing how to build and program computers Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 16) Teaching Siri or the Google Assistant how to recognize your voice by reading to it is an example of ________. A) perception B) planning C) unsupervised learning D) supervised learning Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 17) All of the following are main areas of research in artificial intelligence, EXCEPT ________. A) data mining B) natural language processing C) perception D) problem solving Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 4 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 18) Processes information using a bottom-up approach, learning by examples rather than rote rules, similar to humans. A) Artificial neural networks B) Cloud computing C) Expert systems D) Rules-based systems Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 19) ________ analyzes patterns in data, then uses the patterns to draw conclusions and adjust the actions of the AI system accordingly. A) Machine learning B) Big data C) Deep learning D) Cloud Computing Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 20) Which of the following is an example of a recommendation engine? A) An Excel spreadsheet listing all employees and their annual salaries in a random order B) Amazon providing you a list of products similar to others you've viewed C) Raw data from marketing questionnaires D) A printout of all sales taken from the register at the end of the day Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 21) The Turing test consists of a person asking written questions of a person and a computer. If the questioner can't tell which one of the respondents is a computer, then the computer has attained ________. A) mastery B) intelligence C) independence D) Turing Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 5 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 22) A robot which moves and acts much like a human is a(n) ________. A) empathetic agent B) intelligent personal assistant C) turing machine D) embodied agent Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 23) Course management software often includes intelligent personal assistants to manage ________. A) paperwork B) student interactions C) learning plans D) AI Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 24) ________ reality is the addition of digital information directly into our reality, either to add more detail or to remove unwanted visual effects. A) Augmentative B) Alternate C) Assisted D) Altruistic Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 25) In medicine, 3D printing allows more stylish and less expensive designs for ________. A) medicines B) patient simulators C) prosthetic limbs D) clothing Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 6 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 26) ________ replaces perceived reality with a different world. A) Variable reality B) Augmentative reality C) Virtual reality D) Alternate reality Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 27) Analyzing computer systems to gather potential legal evidence is computer ________. A) detective work B) forensics C) analysis D) enforcement Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 28) ________ behavior is NOT conforming to a set of approved standards of behavior. A) Unethical B) Amoral C) Illegal D) Dogmatic Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.08 Define ethics and examine various ethical systems. 29) Which of these is NOT a system of ethics? A) Humanism B) Relativism C) Divine Command Theory D) Utilitarianism Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.08 Define ethics and examine various ethical systems. 30) A set of formal or informal ethical principles an individual uses to make decisions is ________. A) personal ethics B) ethical system C) relativism D) societal ethics Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.09 Describe influences on the development of your personal ethics. 7 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 31) ________ property is work that is the result of someone's creativity and knowledge. A) Intellectual B) Personal C) Collective D) Public Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.10 Present examples of how technology creates ethical challenges. 32) The gap in access to the Internet and technical tools among people around the world is known as the ________. Answer: digital divide Diff: 1 Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology. 33) The Witness Project hopes to stop ________ abuses throughout the world. Answer: Human Rights Diff: 2 Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology. 34) ________ asks for small donations from a large number of people to fund a business or project. Answer: Crowdfunding; Crowd-funding Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 35) Using a smartphone app to rent a bike at a kiosk or schedule a ride are examples of ________. Answer: collaborative consumption Diff: 3 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 36) ________ is obtaining the opinions of many people on the quality of products or services. Answer: Crowdsourcing; Crowd-sourcing Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 37) ________ means that people have the combination of leisure time and the tools to be creative. Answer: Cognitive surplus Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 8 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 38) Scanning a product's ________ code with a smartphone can take you to online information and video content. Answer: quick response, QR Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 39) Skype, Google Hangouts and Facetime are ________ services to make free phone or video conference calls over the Internet. Answer: Voice over IP; VoIP; voice over internet protocol Diff: 1 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 40) The term ________ literate means being familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations and knowing how to use them. Answer: computer Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 41) ________ programs are the instructions that tell the computer what to do. Answer: Software Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 42) Electronic junk mail is known as ________. Answer: spam Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 43) Using data collected at register terminals to determine consumer buying patterns is an example of ________. Answer: data mining Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 44) ________ focuses on creating computer systems which perform tasks that are usually associated with human intelligence. Answer: AI, Artificial Intelligence Diff: 2 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 9 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 45) ________ is a type of AI system that understands written and spoken words and can interact with humans using language. Answer: NLP, Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Processor, Natural Language Processors Diff: 2 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 46) ________ analyzes computer systems using techniques to gather legal evidence. Answer: Computer forensics Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 47) ________ computing relates to recognizing and simulating human emotions. Answer: Affective Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 48) ________ enables production of more inexpensive and better fitting prosthetics than traditional manufacturing methods. Answer: 3-D printing; 3D printing Diff: 3 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 49) Understanding your ________ will make it easier to handle situations which require ethical action. Answer: personal ethics Diff: 3 Objective: 1.09 Describe influences on the development of your personal ethics. 50) ________ is the result of someone's creativity and knowledge and usually is protected by copyrights. Answer: Intellectual property, IP Diff: 3 Objective: 1.10 Present examples of how technology creates ethical challenges. 51) A hackathon is a group of people who get together to develop a computer virus. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global issues. 10 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 52) Civic hacking groups like Random Hacks of Kindness use technology to improve humanity. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global issues. 53) Crisis-mapping tools collect and analyze data from social media and create instantly available information to respond to a crisis. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global issues. 54) The digital divide is the difference between careers which depend on technology and those that depend on human intuition and analysis. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology. 55) Crowdfunding is asking for large donations from a few people. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate with others. 56) Car sharing services like Zipcar are examples of individual ownership. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 57) The AT&T Mark the Spot mobile app enables customers to report locations where there are gaps in service is an example of crowdsourcing. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume products and services. 58) A computer virus is electronic junk mail. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 11 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 59) You cannot be computer literate unless you have knowledge of higher-level computer skills, such as computer programming. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 60) Hardware refers to the programs that give instructions to the computer. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer literate. 61) Computer vision is that ability for a computer to interpret visual data as humans do. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 62) Rules-based AI systems are expert systems which use preprogrammed algorithms to make human-like decisions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.06 Describe artificial intelligence systems and explain their main goals. 63) Affective computing is a field of study focused on the managing, processing, and automatic retrieval of information. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 64) Computer forensics analyzes computer systems to gather potential legal evidence. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 65) Information technology is the study of managing, processing, and retrieving information. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 12 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 66) Examples of information technology careers are telecommunications and software development. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 67) Big Data is generated by how we use technology, today. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 68) The National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime database enables detectives to analyze information about similarities between crimes. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 69) Data warehousing is the process of searching large datasets to find patterns. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.07 Describe how artificial intelligence and other information technologies are providing career opportunities. 70) Deontology focuses on adherence to moral duties and morals should apply to everyone, equally. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.08 Define ethics and examine various ethical systems. 71) Your personal ethics are NOT influenced by your culture and religion. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.09 Describe influences on the development of your personal ethics. 72) Copyrights govern ownership of real property. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.10 Present examples of how technology creates ethical challenges. 13 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 73) Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. augmentative reality II. data mining III. information technology IV. spam V. cognitive surplus A. electronic junk mail B. combination of leisure time and the tools to be creative C. combination of our normal sense of the world and digital information D. field of study focusing on the management, processing, and retrieval of information E. searching for patterns within large amounts of data Answer: C, E, D, A, B Diff: 2 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 74) Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. computer forensics II. computer literacy III. QR code IV. affective computing V. collaborative consumption A. computing that simulates emotion B. using computer systems to gather legal evidence C. understanding the capabilities and limitations of computers D. hosts a link to online information and video content in printed form E. sharing a service or product rather than owning it outright Answer: B, C, D, A, E Diff: 1 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter 14 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 75) Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. crowdsourcing II. crowdfunding III. digital divide IV. social media V. crisis-mapping tools A. facilitates exchange of ideas B. gap between those with access to technology and those without C. collect electronic information and instantly make the information publicly available D. solicits small donations from a large number of people E. used by marketers to solicit online consumer input Answer: E, D, B, A, C Diff: 3 Objective: Multiple Objectives in the Chapter

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,Technology in Action, Complete, 15e (Evans et al.)
Chapter 1 The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

1) ________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets
and make the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies.
A) Social networking
B) Crowdsourcing
C) Crisis-mapping
D) Affective computing
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global
issues.

2) ________ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas.
A) Affective computing
B) Social media
C) Debugging
D) Computer forensics
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.01 Describe various technological tools being used to impact national and global
issues.

3) The gap in ease of access to the Internet and technology is known as the ________ divide.
A) web
B) Internet
C) digital
D) technology
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology.

4) The Next Einstein Initiative and the ________ Institute for Mathematical Sciences bring
bright young learners and the best lecturers in the world together using TED and Google Project
10^100 to make technological changes in that continent.
A) African
B) Asian
C) South American
D) Australian
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Objective: 1.02 Describe various global social issues that are being affected by technology.




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,5) ________ results when leisure time and available tools allow us to engage in creative acts.
A) Crowdsourcing
B) Social networking
C) Cognitive surplus
D) Affective computing
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate
with others.

6) ________is a nickname for social media tools which allows users to contribute content easily
and to easily connect to each other.
A) Cognitive surplus
B) QR codes
C) Web 2.0
D) Instant Messaging
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate
with others.

7) Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called
________.
A) kickstarting
B) crowdfunding
C) crowdsourcing
D) collaborating
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.03 Describe how technology is changing how and why we connect and collaborate
with others.

8) QR or ________ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information.
A) quick retention
B) quick response
C) quality response
D) quality retention
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume
products and services.




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, 9) ________ solicits online input such as product ratings from consumers.
A) A quick response code
B) Computer forensics
C) Crowdsourcing
D) Crowdfunding
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume
products and services.

10) ________ is joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently.
A) Collaborative consumption
B) Crowdfunding
C) Crowdsourcing
D) Social networking
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.04 Summarize how technology has impacted the way we choose and consume
products and services.

11) Skype is a ________.
A) crowdfunding app
B) Voice over IP service
C) Social network
D) Wi-fi hotspot
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer
literate.

12) The term computer ________ is used to describe someone who is familiar enough with
computers to understand their capabilities and limitations.
A) master
B) webmaster
C) literate
D) hacker
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.05 Characterize computer literacy and explain why it is important to be computer
literate.




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