Question 1

Over three quarters of U.S. households report having a computer in the home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The lack of highly skilled American workers has resulted in increased numbers of skilled workers coming to the U.S. on work visas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v. Wade ?

Accepted Answer

A) A number of federal initiatives have made it easier for women to get abortions. 
B) Many states have offered financial assistance for women seeking an abortion. 
C) Abortion rights have been completely overturned in the U.S. 
D) Women's legal right to an abortion has been steadily restricted. 
A) A number of federal initiatives have made it easier for women to get abortions. 
B) Many states have offered financial assistance for women seeking an abortion. 
C) Abortion rights have been completely overturned in the U.S. 
D) Women's legal right to an abortion has been steadily restricted.

Question 4

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Internet piracy. 
B) ​malware. 
C) ​technology-induced crime. 
D) ​a harmless action. 
A) ​Internet piracy. 
B) ​malware. 
C) ​technology-induced crime. 
D) ​a harmless action.

Question 5

Worms and viruses are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) malware. 
B) piracy. 
C) cybertheft. 
D) cyberbullying. 
A) malware. 
B) piracy. 
C) cybertheft. 
D) cyberbullying.

Question 6

Cyberbullying is no longer a problem since almost everyone has access to the Internet.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to access the Internet through a mobile device rather than a desk-top computer. This results in the ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​participation gap. 
B) ​net neutrality. 
C) ​computer dividend. 
D) ​computer exemption. 
A) ​participation gap. 
B) ​net neutrality. 
C) ​computer dividend. 
D) ​computer exemption.

Question 8

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey that

Accepted Answer

A) states cannot restrict abortions. 
B) states can restrict the conditions under which abortion is granted. 
C) partial birth abortions are constitutional. 
D) abortions cannot legally be performed on an underage female without parental permission. 
A) states cannot restrict abortions. 
B) states can restrict the conditions under which abortion is granted. 
C) partial birth abortions are constitutional. 
D) abortions cannot legally be performed on an underage female without parental permission.

Question 9

Most U.S. students entering college are well-prepared in math.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How do mechanization, automation, and cybernation differ?

Accepted Answer

Mechanization, automation, and cybernati

Question 11

Which theoretical perspective examines the media's influence on our beliefs about science and technology?

Accepted Answer

A) Structural functionalism 
B) Conflict theory 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Feminism 
A) Structural functionalism 
B) Conflict theory 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Feminism

Question 12

Millions of dollars were allocated to AIDS research when

Accepted Answer

A) people first became aware of the devastating effects of the disease. 
B) scientists demonstrated an ability to treat the HIV virus. 
C) the medical profession discovered that the disease was more common among homosexuals. 
D) the virus became a threat to mainstream Americans. 
A) people first became aware of the devastating effects of the disease. 
B) scientists demonstrated an ability to treat the HIV virus. 
C) the medical profession discovered that the disease was more common among homosexuals. 
D) the virus became a threat to mainstream Americans.

Question 13

Postmodernism

Accepted Answer

A) questions science and points out the unforeseen consequences of advanced technologies. 
B) believes that the biggest problem in society is the failure to finance scientific research sufficiently. 
C) argues that the main problem with high technology is cultural lag. 
D) claims the failures of science are due to failures in education. 
A) questions science and points out the unforeseen consequences of advanced technologies. 
B) believes that the biggest problem in society is the failure to finance scientific research sufficiently. 
C) argues that the main problem with high technology is cultural lag. 
D) claims the failures of science are due to failures in education.

Question 14

What do we mean by malicious use of the Internet? What are some of the dangers involved in Internet use?​

Accepted Answer

The malicious use of the Internet refers

Question 15

The use of scientific principles and technology to solve social problems is a​

Accepted Answer

A) ​technological fix. 
B) ​postmodern response. 
C) ​STEM. 
D) ​cyber solution. 
A) ​technological fix. 
B) ​postmodern response. 
C) ​STEM. 
D) ​cyber solution.

Question 16

Illegally downloading music from online illustrates Internet piracy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Malware is not actually very destructive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following illustrates "research" in contrast to "development?"

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge of the Human Genome 
B) In vitro fertilization 
C) Use of genetically altered foods 
D) An organ transplant 
A) Knowledge of the Human Genome 
B) In vitro fertilization 
C) Use of genetically altered foods 
D) An organ transplant

Question 19

What are the arguments for and against human cloning?

Accepted Answer

Arguments for human cloning include the

Question 20

The Human Genome Project, an effort to map human DNA, is now complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Over three quarters of U.S. households report having a computer in the home.

The lack of highly skilled American workers has resulted in increased numbers of skilled workers coming to the U.S. on work visas.

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v. Wade ?

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called

Worms and viruses are examples of

Cyberbullying is no longer a problem since almost everyone has access to the Internet.

Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to access the Internet through a mobile device rather than a desk-top computer. This results in the

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey that

Most U.S. students entering college are well-prepared in math.

How do mechanization, automation, and cybernation differ?

Which theoretical perspective examines the media's influence on our beliefs about science and technology?

Millions of dollars were allocated to AIDS research when

Postmodernism

What do we mean by malicious use of the Internet? What are some of the dangers involved in Internet use?

The use of scientific principles and technology to solve social problems is a

Illegally downloading music from online illustrates Internet piracy.

Malware is not actually very destructive.

Which of the following illustrates "research" in contrast to "development?"

What are the arguments for and against human cloning?

The Human Genome Project, an effort to map human DNA, is now complete.

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 14: Science and Technology

Over three quarters of U.S. households report having a computer in the home.

The lack of highly skilled American workers has resulted in increased numbers of skilled workers coming to the U.S. on work visas.

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v. Wade ?

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called​

Worms and viruses are examples of

Cyberbullying is no longer a problem since almost everyone has access to the Internet.​

Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to access the Internet through a mobile device rather than a desk-top computer. This results in the ​

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey that

Most U.S. students entering college are well-prepared in math.​

How do mechanization, automation, and cybernation differ?

Which theoretical perspective examines the media's influence on our beliefs about science and technology?

Millions of dollars were allocated to AIDS research when

Postmodernism

What do we mean by malicious use of the Internet? What are some of the dangers involved in Internet use?​

The use of scientific principles and technology to solve social problems is a​

Illegally downloading music from online illustrates Internet piracy.​

Malware is not actually very destructive.

Which of the following illustrates "research" in contrast to "development?"

What are the arguments for and against human cloning?

The Human Genome Project, an effort to map human DNA, is now complete.

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called

Cyberbullying is no longer a problem since almost everyone has access to the Internet.

Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to access the Internet through a mobile device rather than a desk-top computer. This results in the

Most U.S. students entering college are well-prepared in math.

What do we mean by malicious use of the Internet? What are some of the dangers involved in Internet use?

The use of scientific principles and technology to solve social problems is a

Illegally downloading music from online illustrates Internet piracy.