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What is the primary focus of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

  • Simulating human intelligence processes in machines (correct)
  • Optimizing traffic flow in smart cities
  • Creating intelligent and connected spaces
  • Developing a network of interconnected devices

    • Which statement best describes the Internet of Things (IoT)?

  • Creating a new era of automation and optimization in manufacturing
  • A technology that brings computing resources closer to the end-user
  • A network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, and technologies to exchange data (correct)
  • Transforming smart cities into intelligent and connected spaces

    • What is the main purpose of Edge Computing?

  • To create a new era of automation and optimization in manufacturing
  • To bring compute resources closer to the end-user to reduce latency (correct)
  • To optimize traffic flow and reduce energy consumption in smart cities
  • To simulate human intelligence processes in machines

    • What is the focus of the Historical Timeline activity?

    <p>Displaying a chronological timeline of key milestones in information technology history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of IoT enabled devices in smart cities?

    <p>Optimizing traffic flow, reducing energy consumption, and improving public services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Industry 4.0?

    <p>Creating a new era of automation and optimization through predictive maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Future Architecture and Construction in the year 2030?

    <p>The use of emerging technologies such as AR, VR, and AI in architecture and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of people in an information system?

    <p>Using, managing, and interacting with the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Jobs in 2025 according to jobstreet.com.sg?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology enabled the use of hundreds and finally millions of transistors in one chip or microprocessor?

    <p>Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era of IT development marked the introduction of mainframe computers powerful enough to support thousands of online remote terminals connected to the centralized mainframe?

    <p>First Generation Computer (Vacuum Tubes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which development involves artificial intelligence, expert systems, and natural programming language?

    <p>Fifth Generation Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is used for transmitting voice and data through small, portable devices using wireless-enabled networks?

    <p>Mobile Computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the World Wide Web at CERN (European library for Nuclear Research) in 1989?

    <p>Tim Berners-Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first-ever call made on a cellular phone by Motorola researcher Martin Cooper?

    <p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or interest, usually in an informal social setting?

    <p>&quot;Networking&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology enables the hardware resources of a single computer to be divided into multiple virtual computers called virtual machines (VMs)?

    <p>&quot;Virtualization&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "World's First Netscape's Google Smart Website Goes Navigator" was launched in which year?

    <p>1990</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the introduction of the IBM 360 series marking the beginning of widespread commercial use of mainframe computers?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the backbone of modern-day technological advancements?

    <p>ICT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a computer do with the data it takes through input devices?

    <p>Processes the data according to a sequence of instructions provided in a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICT rely on to deliver efficient communication?

    <p>A combination of hardware, software, and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of IT (Information Technology)?

    <p>Use of technology to process and communicate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result called when a computer processes the data?

    <p>Program output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICT cover?

    <p>A wide range of applications from telecommunication to computer networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a computer according to the text?

    <p>A programmable electronic device that takes input from output devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the activity in the text focus on?

    <p>Exploring personal experiences with ICT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when a computer processes the data?

    <p>Output device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of Information System?

    <p>Hardware, software, and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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