Exam 7: Health, Access and the Environment

A condition known as ____ has been linked to the arm fatigue associated with the prolonged use of a touch screen.

Explain the function of three of the six types of ergonomic hardware shown in the accompanying figure.

The purpose of e-portal displays is to give the user the experience of reading from paper, while providing them with the ability to electronically update the information shown on the device.

Which of the following allows users to select items on screen using only their gaze?

Early signs of CTS include a feeling of emotional and physical exhaustion. _________________________

Proper placement and adjustment of furniture are not important when evaluating a workspace from an ergonomic perspective.

While a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer can be connected to a portable computer directly, a ____ is a device designed to more easily connect a portable computer to peripheral devices.

The majority of all computer equipment sent to recyclers in developed countries ends up being exported to developing countries (such as China, India, and Nigeria)where the environmental standards are more stringent.

A screen reader is a ____ program that reads aloud all information displayed on the computer screen, such as instructions, menu options, documents, and Web pages.

Both solar-powered and hand-powered chargers are available for use with portable computers, mobile phones, and other small portable devices. _________________________

Computer/Internet addiction is primarily an American ailment.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1 Jill is a computer programmer who spends most of her time at her desk. Recently, she visited the doctor to get advice about persistent eyestrain and an aching back. Jill also orders a ____ to help keep her legs properly positioned.

Some federal laws (such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and ____)have established privacy and data protection standards for companies disposing of computer hardware that contained specific types of data, and some states have implemented laws related to electronic waste.

ACC tablets can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate with others. _________________________

CDs, DVDs, and hard drives can be recycled through some organizations, such as the ____ group that accepts shipments of these items for a modest charge and then reuses salvageable items and recycles the rest.

Research suggests that people with disabilities tend to use computers and the Internet at rates lower than the average population.

The goal of the W3C is to ensure that every child in the world has  access to a rugged, low-power connected computer, similar to the XO Tablet shown in the accompanying figure. _________________________

People who refer to written documents while working on their computers should use standing desks to keep their documents close to their monitors. _________________________

A(n)____________________ is a software program that reads aloud all information displayed on the computer screen, such as instructions, menu options, documents, and Web pages.

E-paper devices display content in variable contrast, so they are hard to see in direct sunlight.