Question 1

Give three Neo-Luddite criticisms of technology? Provide one counter-argument for each.

Accepted Answer

Neo-Luddites criticize technology for various reasons, including its impact on the environment, its potential to replace human labor, and its role in promoting consumerism.

One counter-argument to the criticism of technology's impact on the environment is that advancements in technology have the potential to create more sustainable solutions. For example, renewable energy technologies can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the effects of climate change.

In response to the criticism that technology replaces human labor, it can be argued that technology has historically created new job opportunities and industries. While certain jobs may become obsolete, new roles are often created in fields such as software development, data analysis, and digital marketing.

Regarding the criticism of technology promoting consumerism, a counter-argument is that technology also enables more efficient production and distribution, which can lead to reduced waste and resource consumption. Additionally, technology has the potential to empower consumers to make more informed and sustainable purchasing decisions.

Question 2

Ken Olson, president of Digital Equipment Corp. in the late 1970's, Thomas J. Watson, chairman of IBM in the early 1940's, and Thomas Edison all made predictions about technology that were extremely wrong. Which of the following explains why the predictions of experts are often so far off?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of imagination about the uses people would find for technology 
B)  Lack of imagination about what the public would like 
C)  Lack of imagination about what the public would pay for 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

What are two software design and development factors which contribute to system errors and failures? What are two management and use problems which contribute to system errors and failures?

Accepted Answer

Two software design and development factors that contribute to system errors and failures are inadequate testing and poor code quality. Inadequate testing can lead to undetected bugs and errors in the system, while poor code quality can result in vulnerabilities and instability.

Two management and use problems that contribute to system errors and failures are inadequate training and lack of communication. Inadequate training can lead to users making mistakes or not fully understanding how to use the system, while lack of communication can result in misunderstandings and misinterpretations of system requirements and functionality.

Question 4

MATCHING
-technological singularity

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the fact that some people have access to computers and information technology while others do not 
B)  point at which artificial intelligence advances so far that we cannot comprehend what lies on the other side

Question 5

What three questions should we ask when evaluating computer models?

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Question 6

a. What are the three questions one should ask when evaluating a computer model? 
b. What might cause a computer model to inaccurately reflect a real-world scenario?

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Question 7

Give two of the Neo-Luddite criticisms of computer technology. Give one counter argument for each

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Question 8

Simplifications and assumptions are always made when designing a computer model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Providing new technology to poor countries is a matter of having enough money to buy equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

MATCHING
-digital divide

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the fact that some people have access to computers and information technology while others do not 
B)  point at which artificial intelligence advances so far that we cannot comprehend what lies on the other side

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a Neo-Luddite criticism of computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of computers in schools thwarts development of social skills 
B)  Computers separate humans from nature and destroy the environment 
C)  Computers cause social inequity 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

What is a significant criticism of Wikipedia?

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Exam 7: Evaluating and Controlling Technology