Deck 7: Health, Access and the Environment

Question 1

Computer/Internet addiction is primarily an American ailment.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The items shown in the bottom-right corner of the accompanying figure are designed to prevent CSV.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Braille printers print embossed output in Braille format on paper.

Question 7

Extensive mouse use has been associated with CVS.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Storage media that cannot be wiped (such as DVD+R discs)or that contain very sensitive data should be shredded.

Question 10

The item in the top-left corner of the accompanying figure is a keyboard drawer.

Question 11

The item in the top-right corner of the accompanying figure can help prevent RSIs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 12

Before disposal, hard drives should be wiped clean using special software that can erase the data without overwriting the data on the drive.

Question 13

Efficiently managing your incoming e-mail is a way to avoid computer/Internet addiction.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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.

Question 16

Expired toner cartridges and ink cartridges can sometimes be returned to the manufacturer (using the supplied shipping label included with some cartridges)or exchanged when ordering new cartridges.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

The ongoing battle to stay current with changing technology creates stress for many individuals.

Question 19

Use a light touch on the keyboard to prevent backache.

Question 20

In the United States, studies show that the digital divide may be lessening, as people of every income, education, race, ethnicity, and gender continue to go online at increased rates.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ____ tendonitis, and other types of repetitive stress injuries (RSIs)are common physical ailments related to computer use.

A)DeQuervain's
B)Dr. Quervain's
C)Accute
D)Computer

Question 24

The most significant legislation regarding accessibility is the 1998 amendment to the Rehabilitation Act requiring federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities . _________________________

Question 25

For CTS , the most common symptoms are eyestrain or eye fatigue, dry eyes, burning eyes, light sensitivity, blurred vision, headaches, and pain in the shoulders, neck, or back. _________________________

Question 26

Tablet docks can include

A)a stand for easier, hands-free viewing.
B)ports for adding functionality.
C)a keyboard for easier data entry.
D)all of the above.

Question 27

The keys on the keyboard shown in the accompanying figure contain Braille overlays . _________________________

Question 28

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. _________________________

Question 29

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

Question 30

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. _________________________

Question 31

The XO Tablet shown in the accompanying figure is being distributed to schools with under-privileged children in the United States. _________________________

Question 32

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

Question 33

Gorilla arm is the term used to describe shoulder and neck injuries that people who look down at a tablet in their laps are at risk for. _________________________

Question 34

Since all programs and data are accessed from and stored on the portable computer's storage hardware, a ____ or notebook stand lets you use the same portable computer at home and on the road, while still having a comfortable work environment at home.

A)notebook holder
B)tablet PC stand
C)docking station
D)laptop station

Question 35

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

A)25%
B)43%
C)49%
D)68%

Question 36

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

Question 37

The term e-computing refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner. _________________________

Question 38

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

A)iPad shoulder
B)carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
C)burnout
D)gorilla arm

Question 39

For portable computers, booting stations can be used to allow easy connections to more ergonomically correct hardware. _________________________

Question 40

Eco-labels are environmental service certifications. _______________

Question 41

To encourage the development of energy-saving devices, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)developed the ____ program.

A)ENERGY STAR
B)Eco-Label
C)VeriChip
D)Quality Flower

Question 42

To prevent a sore or stiff neck, ____.

A)use a footrest, if needed, to keep your feet flat on the floor
B)cover windows or adjust lighting to eliminate glare
C)rest and gently stretch your fingers and arms every 15 minutes or so
D)place the monitor directly in front of you

Question 43

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.

A)notebook holder
B)laptop station
C)notebook stand
D)docking station

Question 44

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.

A)hardware
B)software
C)both a. and b.
D)neither a. nor b

Question 45

Braille printers print embossed output in Braille format on ____ instead of, or in addition to, conventional ink output.

A)the screen
B)paper
C)a screen reader
D)all of the above

Question 46

Solar panels are being designed to be built into the ____ of notebook computers, and both solar-powered and hand-powered chargers are available for use with portable computers, mobile phones, and other small portable devices.

A)covers
B)USB ports
C)keyboards
D)bottoms

Question 47

Heavy use of computers, combined with information overload and 24/7 accessibility via technology, can lead to ____-a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by overwork.

A)burnout
B)CTS
C)CVS
D)RSI

Question 48

The term ____ refers to the gap between those who have access to information and communications technology and those who do not.

A)"digital have not"
B)"digital divide"
C)"Internet divide"
D)"bit divide"

Question 49

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.

A)screens
B)output bars
C)displays
D)grids

Question 50

An emotional health concern related to computer use is ____.

A)CTS
B)CVS
C)computer/Internet addiction
D)RSI

Question 51

The ____ nonprofit organization was created to design, manufacture, and distribute affordable laptop computers to every child in the world in order to provide them with access to new channels of learning, sharing, and self-expression.

A)OX
B)Simputer
C)OLPC
D)InternetWorld

Question 52

Devices that draw power when they are turned off are sometimes called  ____ .

A)green devices
B)energy vampires
C)ENERGY STAR devices
D)Kill a Watt devices

Question 53

The term ____ refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner.

A)"eco computing"
B)"star computing"
C)"green computing"
D)"clean computing"

Question 54

Solar panels that cover most of the rooftops at Google's Mountain View, California, headquarters power ____ of the energy needs for that complex.

A)15%
B)30%
C)45%
D)65%

Question 55

____ is increasingly being tied to crime and even death in some countries.

A)Internet addiction
B)CAD
C)CVS
D)OLPC

Question 56

____ is an example of an assistive output device.

A)One-handed keyboard
B)Head-pointing system with puff switch
C)Voice input system
D)Screen reader software

Question 57

The growth in assistive technology is due in part to demands by disabled individuals and disability organizations for equal access to computers and Web content, as well as the ____ (ADA).

A)American Data Act
B)Assistive Data Act
C)American Democracy Act
D)Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 58

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

A)head pointing systems
B)foot-controlled mice
C)ACC devices
D)eye tracking systems

Question 59

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

A)23%
B)47%
C)62%
D)78%

Question 60

The majority of all discarded computer equipment (at least ____, according to most estimates)ends up in landfills and in countries with lower recycling costs, cheaper labor, and laxer environmental standards than the United States, such as China, India, and Nigeria.

A)50%
B)60%
C)70%
D)80%

Question 61

New portable power devices, such as the PowerCup power inverter and the PowerTrekk device, connect to a mobile device via ____.

A)a USB connection
B)an AC adapter
C)a Wi-Fi connection
D)an RFID tag

Question 62

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.

A)footrest
B)footbox
C)legrest
D)legbox

Question 63

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.

A)HIPPA
B)HAPPI
C)HIPAA
D)HIP

Question 64

CTS is an example of a(n)____________________, in which hand, wrist, shoulder, or neck pain is caused by performing the same physical movements over and over again.

Question 65

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 has an adjustable table/desk at her work. The optimal height is between ____ inches tall.

A)21 and 25
B)25 and 29
C)29 and 33
D)33 and 37

Question 66

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. The doctor advises Jill that the proper user position is to sit straight with shoulders back, about ____ inches away from the monitor; keep forearms, wrists, and hands straight; keep forearms and thighs parallel to the floor.

A)12
B)18
C)24
D)28

Question 67

The primary reason(s)for exporting e-waste is __________ .

A)cost
B)laws banning dangerous e-waste from landfills
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

Question 68

The most significant recent legislation regarding accessibility has been the 1998 amendment to the Rehabilitation Act requiring federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. This act applies to all federal Web sites, as well, creating a trend of Web sites that are Section ____ compliant.

A)506
B)508
C)510
D)512

Question 69

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. The doctor suggest that when Jill is programming she should use a tilt-and-swivel monitor which will adjust for a comfortable viewing angle. The doctor advises that the top of screen should be no higher than ____ above the user's eyes.

A)1 inch
B)2 inches
C)3 inches
D)6 inches

Question 70

In the United States, ____ refurbishes donated computers and sends them free of charge to families of U.S. military personnel deployed overseas, who use the PCs to communicate with the soldiers via e-mail.

A)Operation Homeland
B)Operation E-mail
C)Operation Compute
D)Operation Homelink

Question 71

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. When Jill gets back to the office she orders a chair with the following features: ____.

A)adjustable height and support for lower back
B)adjustable height and support for upper back
C)thickly cushioned seat and support for lower back
D)thickly cushioned seat and support for upper back

Question 72

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.

A)GreenEarth
B)GreenWorld
C)GreenDisk
D)GreenComputer

Question 73

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

A)maintain the content
B)print
C)change the content
D)power the network

Question 74

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

Question 75

Which of the following is NOT true of EPDs?

A)They require a backlight.
B)They only require power to change the content.
C)The content stored in an EPD can be erased when it is no longer needed.
D)EPDs can be viewed in direct sunlight.

Question 76

The Basal _____ Network has worked with industry leaders to create the eStewards Certification program, which is designed to help individuals and organizations locate responsible recyclers.

A)Action
B)Green
C)Certification
D)Electronic

Question 77

The stress of keeping up with ever-changing technology, layoffs, always being in touch, fear of being out of touch, information overload, and ____ are all possible emotional problems related to computer use.

A)burnout
B)CTS
C)RSIs
D)boredom

Question 78

A(n)____________________ is designed primarily to elevate the display screen of a notebook computer to the proper height.

Question 79

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

Question 80

Your ____________________ should be used as a temporary location only; after reading an e-mail message, immediately delete it or file it in an e-mail folder.