Question 1

Genetic exception laws

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A) require that genetic information be handled separately from other medical information. 
B) grant the right of death row inmates to demand genetic DNA testing if they think the tests might exonerate them. 
C) grant legal custody of a child to the genetic parent in cases of in vitro fertilization or surrogate mothers. 
D) allow stem cell treatment of genetic disorders.

Question 2

______ is/are an international informational infrastructure available through universities, research institutes, government agencies, libraries and businesses.

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A) Information technology 
B) A computer 
C) Robots 
D) The Internet

Question 3

If Jill harasses a classmate on Facebook and spreads rumors about her on Twitter, this is known as

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

Question 4

A system in which robots are programmed by machines is an example of

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A) mechanization. 
B) science. 
C) automation. 
D) cybernation.

Question 5

Explain the conditions under which a "cultural lag" is likely to occur and give an example.

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Question 6

Learning health systems allow doctors to​

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A) ​efficiently instruct patients in self-care. 
B) ​monitor vital signs of patients through the Internet. 
C) ​look across patient populations and identify successful treatments and detect harmful interactions. 
D) ​provide online classes to health care professionals.

Question 7

The development of an AIDS vaccine is an example of science as opposed to technology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Millions of dollars were allocated to AIDS research when

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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 9

Technology differs from science in that technology focuses on

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A) applying the principles of science and mechanics to the solutions of a specific problem. 
B) how to predict natural or social outcomes. 
C) finding relationships between phenomena. 
D) discovering patterns in natural and human behavior.

Question 10

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 ​

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

Question 11

About ______ percent of all U.S.households have a dedicated home game console.​

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A) ​10 
B) ​26 
C) ​51 
D) ​72

Question 12

Malware is not actually very destructive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As societies move toward industrialization and become more concerned with mass production of goods, _________ prevails.

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A) mechanization 
B) automation 
C) cybernation 
D) hand labor

Question 14

According to your text, technology has

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A) created a greater demand for semi-skilled workers. 
B) created a greater need for American workers in manufacturing industry. 
C) led to outsourcing of jobs in information technology. 
D) reduced the split labor market.

Question 15

Undifferentiated cells that can produce any type of cell in the human body are called ​

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A) ​stem cells. 
B) ​GMO's. 
C) ​clones. 
D) ​base cells.

Question 16

Define and provide an example of biometrics.

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Question 17

Technology and the Internet can

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A) provide useful medical information to individuals that affects their health care choices. 
B) improve medical care by providing doctors with more information about their patients. 
C) reduce the cost of health care. 
D) all of these

Question 18

Partial birth abortions are performed for which of the following reasons?

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A) the fetus has a serious defect 
B) the woman was raped 
C) the woman was underage 
D) the woman cannot financially support a child

Question 19

Explain the differences between a "technological fix" and "social engineering." Choose a social problem and explain how it might be resolved through a "technological fix," then suggest ways it might be resolved through social engineering.

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Question 20

All of the following are examples of Web 2.0 EXCEPT

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A) Wikipedia. 
B) an online college class. 
C) MySpace. 
D) YouTube.

Exam 14: Science and Technology