Exam 7: Health, Access and the Environment

Braille ____ are devices that can be attached to conventional computers (or built into handheld computers designed for visually impaired individuals)and that continuously convert screen output into Braille form.

With nearly ____ of its population online, North America is the leading region of the world in terms of Internet users.

____________________ reality refers to overlaying computer-generated images on top of real-time images.

One kind of assistive technology is large-print key ____________________ for visually impaired computers users.

Some experts predict that many buildings in the future will be __________, with cells integrated into the rooftop, walls, and windows of the building to generate electricity.

According to an AT&T study,  ____ of commuters admits to sending text messages while driving.

E-paper devices require much less electricity than other types of displays, since they only require power to ____.

What is ergonomics?

Braille printers print embossed output in Braille format on paper.

Extensive mouse use has been associated with CVS.

Recycling is the science of fitting a work environment to the people who work there. _________________________

Sometimes a different lens prescription or special ____________________ can be used to reduce eyestrain while working on a computer.

Examples of assistive ____________________ devices include the one in the accompanying figure.

Expired toner cartridges and ink cartridges can sometimes be returned to the manufacturer or exchanged when ordering new cartridges; the cartridges are then crushed and resold. _________________________

Currently, the most common form of Internet addictive behavior is e-mailing.

The middle item in the bottom row of the accompanying figure is designed to help keep wrists straight while the mouse or keyboard is being used.

It now appears that the so-called ____________________ office that many visionaries predicted would arrive is largely a myth. Instead, research indicates that global paper use has grown more than six-fold since 1950, and one-fifth of all wood harvested in the world today ends up as paper.

Some ____________________ centers will accept computer equipment, but many charge a fee for this service.

With solar power, ____________________ convert sunlight into direct current (DC)electricity, which is then stored in a battery.

The term "digital ____________________" refers to the gap between those who have access to computers and communications technology and those who do not.