Question 1

A(n) embedded computer is a special-purpose computer system incorporated into other devices such as appliances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

____ thinking means analyzing, combining, and evaluating information when making judgments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comprehensive 
B)  Critical 
C)  Creative 
D)  Complex 
A)  Comprehensive 
B)  Critical 
C)  Creative 
D)  Complex B

Question 3

Business-to-____ describes e-commerce transactions between a company and a supplier.

Accepted Answer

A)  business 
B)  consumer 
C)  government 
D)  corporation 
A)  business 
B)  consumer 
C)  government 
D)  corporation A

Question 4

Which best describes RFID technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  a small electronic device that can track items at a distance 
B)  an online transaction between a government agency and a business 
C)  a special-purpose computer system incorporated into a piece of equipment 
D)  a device that provides location information and directions 
A)  a small electronic device that can track items at a distance 
B)  an online transaction between a government agency and a business 
C)  a special-purpose computer system incorporated into a piece of equipment 
D)  a device that provides location information and directions

Question 5

Databases and spreadsheet software can help collect data but not organize or edit it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Crowdsourcing combines the collective effort of many people to complete a task. _____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

ATM stands for automated _____________________ machine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ATM stands for automated _____________________ machine....

Question 8

Stella is writing a report on how the Internet has changed the way we conduct business, learn, and live. Stella learns that ____ programs help teachers deliver online courses.

Accepted Answer

A)  robotic design 
B)  public service 
C)  electronic government 
D)  learning management system 
A)  robotic design 
B)  public service 
C)  electronic government 
D)  learning management system

Question 9

E-_____________________ means conducting business on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of E-_____________________ means conducting business on the Internet....

Question 10

Telecommuting involves using communications technology to keep an employee who works at home connected to the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true about a POS system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet. 
B)  When the cashier scans a product you purchase, the pricing comes from a centralized database thousands of miles away. 
C)  Many POS systems include a complete accounting, inventory, and management system. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It is a terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet. 
B)  When the cashier scans a product you purchase, the pricing comes from a centralized database thousands of miles away. 
C)  Many POS systems include a complete accounting, inventory, and management system. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 12

Ergonomic devices can match patterns stored in a database with a person's iris, retina, voice, fingerprint, or handprint. _____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most ATMs usually require a(n) _____ to permit access to your account.

Accepted Answer

A)  POS 
B)  TAP 
C)  PIN 
D)  RFID 
A)  POS 
B)  TAP 
C)  PIN 
D)  RFID

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a good tip about credit card safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be sure that any credit card information is transmitted in a secure, encrypted mode. 
B)  Purchase items only from Web sites that you know are reputable and trustworthy. 
C)  Read and understand the privacy and consumer-protection policies of online companies before you buy. 
D)  Be sure to always include as much personal information as possible when using your credit card online so that it may be linked to you and no one else. 
A)  Be sure that any credit card information is transmitted in a secure, encrypted mode. 
B)  Purchase items only from Web sites that you know are reputable and trustworthy. 
C)  Read and understand the privacy and consumer-protection policies of online companies before you buy. 
D)  Be sure to always include as much personal information as possible when using your credit card online so that it may be linked to you and no one else.

Question 15

Social and professional groups use online communities to exchange ideas around various topics and share personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true about assistive technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Screen readers provide alternative sensory guidance for computer navigation. 
B)  TDD technology helps the visually impaired. 
C)  Talking checkbooks are an example of voice-recognition applications. 
D)  Special Internet browsers can read HTML pages aloud. 
A)  Screen readers provide alternative sensory guidance for computer navigation. 
B)  TDD technology helps the visually impaired. 
C)  Talking checkbooks are an example of voice-recognition applications. 
D)  Special Internet browsers can read HTML pages aloud.

Question 17

A screen reader is an example of embedded technology. ____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe how technology has changed the following areas in our everyday lives:   Banking Shopping Travel  Learning Manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Banking: Today's bank accounts are now a

Question 19

B2C stands for business-to-____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of B2C stands for business-to-____________________....

Question 20

The function of an RFID tag is to conduct a transaction between a business and its consumer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Technology and Society

A(n) embedded computer is a special-purpose computer system incorporated into other devices such as appliances.

____ thinking means analyzing, combining, and evaluating information when making judgments.

Business-to-____ describes e-commerce transactions between a company and a supplier.

Which best describes RFID technology?

Databases and spreadsheet software can help collect data but not organize or edit it.

Crowdsourcing combines the collective effort of many people to complete a task. _____________________

ATM stands for automated _____________________ machine.

Stella is writing a report on how the Internet has changed the way we conduct business, learn, and live. Stella learns that ____ programs help teachers deliver online courses.

E-_____________________ means conducting business on the Internet.

Telecommuting involves using communications technology to keep an employee who works at home connected to the office.

Which of the following is true about a POS system?

Ergonomic devices can match patterns stored in a database with a person's iris, retina, voice, fingerprint, or handprint. _____________________

Most ATMs usually require a(n) _____ to permit access to your account.

Which of the following is NOT a good tip about credit card safety?

Social and professional groups use online communities to exchange ideas around various topics and share personal information.

Which of the following is NOT true about assistive technologies?

A screen reader is an example of embedded technology. ____________________

Describe how technology has changed the following areas in our everyday lives: Banking Shopping Travel Learning Manufacturing

B2C stands for business-to-____________________.

The function of an RFID tag is to conduct a transaction between a business and its consumer.

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