ICTs and Social Transformations Quiz

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What factor significantly influences the social transformations resulting from the increasing use of ICTs?

Individuals within the household
Organizations and individuals with economic leverage, political power, or technical expertise (correct)
The frequency of technology usage
The type of technology used in the household

How has digital broadcasting changed the way we experience television and radio?

It has made no difference at all
It has made them more expensive
It has completely changed the way we experience them (correct)
It has only changed the way we experience television

What has been a significant influence on the development of graphical interfaces?

Social media platforms
Music streaming services
Online shopping websites
Computer gaming (correct)

What has technology enabled in the production and distribution of music?

Listening to music and podcasts using online platforms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of ICT on business?

It has made it easier to start a business (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about ICTs compared to other technologies?

They have certain basic features that make them unique (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a sensor in a smart device?

To collect data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a device that bundles multiple sensors together?

Nest thermostat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What innovation enabled the mass adoption of 'smart' devices in homes?

Introduction of voice controls (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Siri and Alexa?

Siri lives on your phone, while Alexa lives inside a speaker (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an action that can be triggered by a smart device?

Ordering more milk when the carton runs out (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a smart device to make sense of the data it collects?

Network connectivity and a processor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the cryptographic implant for IoT devices introduced by Teserakt?

To protect the data that streams from IoT devices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend in the information technology industry?

An industry on the rise, with emerging technologies and changing business structures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of innovations in IT on customers?

They are changing the way customers experience purchasing and support (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of emerging technologies in fields like medicine, entertainment, and education?

To present new functions and improve existing ones (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the trends in information technology mentioned in the text?

They are crucial areas to watch in 2019 and viable considerations for future career choices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how innovations in IT are changing daily practices?

Storing files digitally (D) Signup and view all the answers

What provides the sensation of touch in Virtual Reality systems?

Data gloves with force-feedback devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of motion sensors in Virtual Reality systems?

To pick up the user's movements and adjust the view on the screen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Virtual Reality systems that allows users to experience changing viewpoints and perspectives?

Real-time adjustments to the user's movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most immediately-recognizable component of Virtual Reality systems?

Head-mounted display (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between immersive Virtual Reality systems and traditional user interfaces?

The display technology used (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of environments actively display virtual content onto room-sized screens?

CAVE automatic virtual environments (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which vector image file extension is commonly used by designers?

AI (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of JPEG images when enlarged?

Image quality decreases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of PNG images?

Transparent background (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of GIFs in web pages?

Load quickly due to reduced file size (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which image file type is designed to produce high-resolution graphics for print?

EPS (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of EPS files being a universal file type?

They can be opened in any design editor (A) Signup and view all the answers