Exam 29: Technology and Society

A(n) ____ device can match patterns stored in a database with a person's iris, retina, voice, fingerprint, or handprint to confirm or deny someone's identity.

Technology provides ____ options such as e-mail, instant messaging, blogs, and social Web sites such as MySpace and Twitter.

Not many jobs require knowledge of computers.

Case 29-2 Zach is relocating to another state for college. He knows he will miss his family and friends, but he's hoping he will be able to stay in touch through the Internet. Zach's boss has agreed to let him continue working part-time as a webmaster even though he will be out of the state, using e-mail and the Internet to transfer files. What is this arrangement called?

Case 29-1 MacKenzie is excited about buying a new car. She is researching and comparing options and features of new cars using the Internet but she is not familiar with a lot of the new technologies and terminology. MacKenzie wants to be able to start her car with the press of a button. What kind of system can accomplish this?

Most online companies are big businesses.

Many people still carry large sums of money while traveling.

Many textbooks published today have an associated Web site.

____ let you access electronic catalogs, select goods, store them in a digital cart or bag, and then check out by paying with a credit card or online account.

A(n) ____________________ is an automated banking machine that allows you to deposit or withdraw money.

____ are integrated into virtually all medical equipment.

Case 29-1 MacKenzie is excited about buying a new car. She is researching and comparing options and features of new cars using the Internet but she is not familiar with a lot of the new technologies and terminology. MacKenzie wants a feature that can help her if she is in an accident. Which technology should she be looking for?

In most of today's classrooms, the students first go to the library to collect information for class projects.

Telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) technology that allows hearing-impaired people to use a telephone is an example of biometric technologies.

Business-to-consumer (B2C) describes e-commerce transactions between businesses.

A GPS can provide location information and directions.

It is safe to provide personal information to unknown parties.

Technology today is integrated into almost every facet of life.

Simulation analysts need which of the following skills?