Question 1

The third wave of computing was characterized by the introduction of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal computers 
B)  mainframe computers 
C)  minicomputers 
D)  Internet computing 
E)  laptops 
A)  personal computers 
B)  mainframe computers 
C)  minicomputers 
D)  Internet computing 
E)  laptops

Question 2

Electronic waste is valuable because it contains small bits of metals such as silver, platinum, and gold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is M-Pesa and what advantages does this bring to Kenya's population?

Accepted Answer

The M-PESA mobile banking service run by

Question 4

Studying MyMagic+ helps one understand the costs associated with information systems deployment at scale. According to your reading, one major expense was that 70,000 "cast members" (Disney's name for its employees) received MyMagic+ _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bands 
B)  readers 
C)  training 
D)  iPod Touch PDAs
: 
A)  bands 
B)  readers 
C)  training 
D)  iPod Touch PDAs
:

Question 5

A(n) _____ refers to a massive network of computer servers running software to coordinate their collective use and to provide a common set of services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ refers to a massive network...

Question 6

drive storage is considered to be solid state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Disney's MagicBand can be used for everything except as a hotel room key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Multicore processors can run older software written for single-brain chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Devices without moving parts are often described as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Devices without moving parts are often described...

Question 10

Multicore processors are formed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  connecting identical processors in a parallel combination and drawing power from the same source. 
B)  putting two or more lower power processor cores on a single chip. 
C)  connecting a series of high powered processors through a single power source. 
D)  slicing a flat chip into pieces and reconnecting the pieces vertically. 
E)  connecting a combination of parallel and series-connected processors to a single larger processor to supplement its functioning. 
A)  connecting identical processors in a parallel combination and drawing power from the same source. 
B)  putting two or more lower power processor cores on a single chip. 
C)  connecting a series of high powered processors through a single power source. 
D)  slicing a flat chip into pieces and reconnecting the pieces vertically. 
E)  connecting a combination of parallel and series-connected processors to a single larger processor to supplement its functioning.

Question 11

Vitality Corporation's GlowCaps showed how the Internet of Things can potentially impact health care. Briefly describe the effort and the benefit to individuals and firms.
Vitality Corp's GlowCaps is an example of the potential for low-cost computing to improve health care quality while lowering costs. The GlowCap from Vitality, Inc., is a "smart" pill bottle that will flash when you're supposed to take your medicine. It will play a little tune if you're an hour late for your dose and will also squirt a signal to a night-light that flashes as a reminder (in case you're out of view of the cap). GlowCaps can also be set to call or send a text if you haven't responded past a set period of time. And the device will send a report to you, your doc, or whomever else you approve. The GlowCap can even alert your pharmacy when it's time for refills. Insurance companies have an incentive to subsidize the bottles or provide them for free. The business case for that? The World Health Organization estimates drug adherence at just 50 percent, and analysts estimate that up to $300billion in increased medical costs are due to patients missing their meds. GlowCap users reported a 98 percent medication adherence rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitality Corporation's GlowCaps showed how the Internet...

Question 12

A(n) _____ is referred to as the calculating brain of the computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is referred to as the...

Question 13

_____ is a form of cloud computing where a firm subscribes to a third-party software and receives a service that is delivered online.

Accepted Answer

Software a

Question 14

The 1980s brought wave three in the form of _________.

Accepted Answer

PCs (Perso

Question 15

Which of the following sets of interrelated forces threatens to slow down the progression of Moore's Law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight, speed, and capacity 
B)  Density, clock speed, and wafer thickness 
C)  Size, heat, and power 
D)  Silicon availability, efficiency, and energy 
E)  Memory, cache size, and speed 
A)  Weight, speed, and capacity 
B)  Density, clock speed, and wafer thickness 
C)  Size, heat, and power 
D)  Silicon availability, efficiency, and energy 
E)  Memory, cache size, and speed

Question 16

Which of the following problems is least likely to be solved through grid computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial risk modeling 
B)  Gene analysis 
C)  Linear problems 
D)  Parallel problems 
E)  Manufacturing simulation 
A)  Financial risk modeling 
B)  Gene analysis 
C)  Linear problems 
D)  Parallel problems 
E)  Manufacturing simulation

Question 17

Moore's Law is possible because the distance between the pathways inside silicon chips gets smaller with each successive generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is a valid reason for chip manufacturers to carry minimal inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rising transportation costs greatly increase the costs of manufacturing and make moving inventory between locations highly expensive. 
B)  Chip manufacturers maintain low inventories to hedge the move of semiconductor technology away from silicon-based chips. 
C)  The potential physical and electronic damage to silicon chips if left unused for extended periods of time deters manufacturers from maintaining higher inventories. 
D)  Chip manufacturers leverage the higher costs of chip-based products to their advantage by keeping supply low compared to demand. 
E)  Products with a significant chip-based component rapidly fall in value and can cause huge losses when overproduced. 
A)  Rising transportation costs greatly increase the costs of manufacturing and make moving inventory between locations highly expensive. 
B)  Chip manufacturers maintain low inventories to hedge the move of semiconductor technology away from silicon-based chips. 
C)  The potential physical and electronic damage to silicon chips if left unused for extended periods of time deters manufacturers from maintaining higher inventories. 
D)  Chip manufacturers leverage the higher costs of chip-based products to their advantage by keeping supply low compared to demand. 
E)  Products with a significant chip-based component rapidly fall in value and can cause huge losses when overproduced.

Question 19

Managers looking for advice on properly dealing with obsolete technology ware can:

Accepted Answer

A)  consult the e-Stewards program 
B)  seek advice from the International Association of Electronics Recyclers 
C)  look for partners with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications 
D)  investigate resources provided by the Basel Action Network 
E)  all of the above
F) none of the above 
A)  consult the e-Stewards program 
B)  seek advice from the International Association of Electronics Recyclers 
C)  look for partners with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications 
D)  investigate resources provided by the Basel Action Network 
E)  all of the above
F) none of the above

Question 20

Flash memory is slower (meaning it transfers data at a slower rate) than conventional disk-based drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The third wave of computing was characterized by the introduction of _____.

Electronic waste is valuable because it contains small bits of metals such as silver, platinum, and gold.

What is M-Pesa and what advantages does this bring to Kenya's population?

Studying MyMagic+ helps one understand the costs associated with information systems deployment at scale. According to your reading, one major expense was that 70,000 "cast members" (Disney's name for its employees) received MyMagic+ _______________.

A(n) _____ refers to a massive network of computer servers running software to coordinate their collective use and to provide a common set of services.

drive storage is considered to be solid state.

Disney's MagicBand can be used for everything except as a hotel room key.

Multicore processors can run older software written for single-brain chips.

Devices without moving parts are often described as ___________.

Multicore processors are formed by:

A(n) _____ is referred to as the calculating brain of the computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

_____ is a form of cloud computing where a firm subscribes to a third-party software and receives a service that is delivered online.

The 1980s brought wave three in the form of _________.

Which of the following sets of interrelated forces threatens to slow down the progression of Moore's Law?

Which of the following problems is least likely to be solved through grid computing?

Moore's Law is possible because the distance between the pathways inside silicon chips gets smaller with each successive generation.

Which of the following statements is a valid reason for chip manufacturers to carry minimal inventory?

Managers looking for advice on properly dealing with obsolete technology ware can:

Flash memory is slower (meaning it transfers data at a slower rate) than conventional disk-based drives.

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Exam 5: Moores Law and More: Fast, Cheap Computing and What This Means for the Manager

The third wave of computing was characterized by the introduction of _____.

Electronic waste is valuable because it contains small bits of metals such as silver, platinum, and gold.

What is M-Pesa and what advantages does this bring to Kenya's population?

Studying MyMagic+ helps one understand the costs associated with information systems deployment at scale. According to your reading, one major expense was that 70,000 "cast members" (Disney's name for its employees) received MyMagic+ _______________.

A(n) _____ refers to a massive network of computer servers running software to coordinate their collective use and to provide a common set of services.

drive storage is considered to be solid state.

Disney's MagicBand can be used for everything except as a hotel room key.

Multicore processors can run older software written for single-brain chips.

Devices without moving parts are often described as ___________.

Multicore processors are formed by:

A(n) _____ is referred to as the calculating brain of the computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

_____ is a form of cloud computing where a firm subscribes to a third-party software and receives a service that is delivered online.

The 1980s brought wave three in the form of _________.

Which of the following sets of interrelated forces threatens to slow down the progression of Moore's Law?

Which of the following problems is least likely to be solved through grid computing?

Moore's Law is possible because the distance between the pathways inside silicon chips gets smaller with each successive generation.

Which of the following statements is a valid reason for chip manufacturers to carry minimal inventory?

Managers looking for advice on properly dealing with obsolete technology ware can:

Flash memory is slower (meaning it transfers data at a slower rate) than conventional disk-based drives.

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