IT Basics: Week 12 Quiz on Automation and E-commerce

26 Questions

What is the main purpose of automation involving applying equations on input data of a spreadsheet?

To process and transfer data efficiently

What is one of the general impacts of automation in manufacturing?

Limiting the occupational hazards

Which stage in the history of automation involved self-governing mechanisms such as the steam engine?

Mechanization + Human Intervention

What was the main purpose of stone tools in the history of automation?

To magnify human strength with intervention

Which of the following best describes 'Mechanization + Self-governing Systems'?

Mechanical systems with feedback-control mechanisms, like steam engines, that can control their speed to remain in a pre-defined range

What is the primary power source for automation systems?

Electricity

Which of the following accurately represents 'Machine Programming'?

Commands stored on the ROM of the controller and executed by the system

Which of the following is an example of 'Educational Software Categories'?

Sample of educational software, including Brain Training, Course Management, and Course Management Software

What does 'M-commerce' refer to?

Conducting commercial transactions through smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices

What is the primary purpose of 'E-commerce'?

Conducting business online for various purposes

What is the main purpose of 'Online Learning Platforms'?

Accessing a variety of courses and learning materials online

What are the three types of E-commerce mentioned in the text?

Business-to-Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Consumer-to-Consumer

'E-commerce Development' may require skills in which domains?

Web development, business, and law

'Features of Course Management Software' include which of the following?

'Calendars', 'grade books', viewing material, and discussion forums

'Tools for Distance-based Education' may include which of the following?

'Videos' available via LMS or video-streaming/sharing platforms

'Automation History' is characterized by which of the following technological developments?

Introduction of mechanical production facilities powered by water and steam, and the development of machine tools

Match the following automation impacts with their descriptions:

Replacement of human workers = Limits occupational hazards in manufacturing In Paper-Replacement: Transparency = Promotes energy conservation and utilizes resources effectively In manufacturing: Allows for fast, accurate, measurable, and highly controllable operations = Frees up the employees’ time for higher-value tasks In resources consumption mechanisms: Promotes energy conservation and utilizes resources effectively = Allows for fast, accurate, measurable, and highly controllable operations

Match the following stages in automation history with their characteristics:

Mechanization + Human Intervention = Mechanical Mechanisms requiring human intervention Self Governing (Steam Engine) = Sensors Tech. AI Stone Tools = Magnify human strength (Human Intervention required) Mechanization + min. Human intervention = Electronic Computers

Match the following automation purposes with their examples:

Processing Transfer and Positioning = Welding by robotic arms in factories Transferring content to an output device, such as a printer = Loading parts to a production line Applying equations on input data of a spreadsheet = Transferring content to an output device, such as a printer Loading parts to a production line = Processing Transfer and Positioning

Match the following automation impacts with their industries:

Limiting the occupational hazards in manufacturing = Manufacturing industry Promotes energy conservation and utilizes resources effectively = Resource consumption industry Frees up the employees’ time for higher-value tasks = Paper-replacement industry Replacement of human workers = Various industries

Match the following technological developments with their impact on automation history:

Electronic Computers and Integrated Circuits = Enabled electronic operations, control, speed, and accuracy in business offices and transportation Sensors Technology Improvement = Offered more input and feedback control options without human intervention AI = Optimizes itself, learns from historical data, and opens up endless possibilities Mechanization + Self-governing Systems = Mechanical systems with feedback-control mechanisms, like steam engines, that can control their speed to remain in a pre-defined range

Match the following examples of automation with their description:

Car Cruise System = Stabilizes vehicle speed within a pre-defined range Kuwait ID app & Sahel = Facilitate government transactions through software with minimal human intervention Robotic Arm = At the heart of industrial automation Applicant Tracking System (ATS) = Filters, stores & evaluates job applications, often with AI

Match the following terms related to educational software with their category:

Brain Training = Sample of educational software Course Management = Managing educational material, communication, and resources for students Course Management Software = Main features include calendars, grade books, viewing material, and discussion forums Learning Management Ecosystems = Combining LDS and LMS for customized solutions for exclusive members

Match the following tools for distance-based education with their description:

Videos = Available via LMS or video-streaming/sharing platforms One-on-One = Online platforms for instructors/trainers to offer one-on-one sessions or classes through live video meetings Group Learning = Virtual classrooms possibly aided with pre-recorded videos and reading materials, and an LMS for managing assignments, grades, and discussions Learning Management Systems (LMS) = Managing educational material, communication, and resources for students

Match the following business models in e-commerce with their description:

Business-to-Consumer = Conducts business online for various purposes Business-to-Business = Three types: Business-to-Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Consumer-to-Consumer Consumer-to-Consumer = Stands for electronic commerce and conducts business online for various purposes M-commerce = Conducting commercial transactions through smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices

Match the following safeguards in online shopping with their purpose:

Protecting consumer interests when shopping online = Online shopping safeguards Starting from scratch requires skills in web development, business, and law. Alternatively, use a service like Shopify for small businesses or Magento for enterprise level. = E-commerce Development Access to various courses and learning materials online, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Management Ecosystems = Automation Tools Sample of educational software, including Brain Training, Course Management, and Course Management Software = Educational Software Categories

Study Notes

Human Intervention: Mechanical systems that don't require human intervention or self-governing systems.
Mechanization + Self-governing Systems: Mechanical systems with feedback-control mechanisms, like steam engines, that can control their speed to remain in a pre-defined range.
Automation History:
- Electronic Computers and Integrated Circuits: Enabled electronic operations, control, speed, and accuracy, invading business offices besides factories and transportation.
- Sensors Technology Improvement: Offered more input and feedback control options without human intervention.
- AI: Optimizes itself, learns from historical data, and possibilities are endless.
Automation Requirements:
- Power source: Usually electricity.
- Feedback control: System has a pre-defined goal and measures current progress to either stabilize or modify state to reach it.
Machine Programming: Commands stored on the ROM of the controller and executed by the system.
Automation Examples:
- Car Cruise System: Stabilizes vehicle speed within a pre-defined range.
- Kuwait ID app & Sahel: Facilitate government transactions through software with minimal human intervention.
- Robotic Arm: Industrial automation at the heart of the field.
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Filters, stores & evaluates job applications, often with AI.
Automation Tools: Access to various courses and learning materials online, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Management Ecosystems.
Educational Software Categories: Sample of educational software, including Brain Training, Course Management, and Course Management Software.
Features of Course Management Software: Main features include calendars, grade books, viewing material, and discussion forums.
Tools for Distance-based Education:
- Videos: Available via LMS or video-streaming/sharing platforms.
- One-on-One: Online platforms for instructors/trainers to offer one-on-one sessions or classes through live video meetings.
- Group Learning: Virtual classrooms, possibly aided with pre-recorded videos and reading materials, and an LMS for managing assignments, grades, and discussions.
E-commerce:
- Stands for electronic commerce and conducts business online for various purposes.
- Three types: Business-to-Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Consumer-to-Consumer.
- Four business models: Social Commerce, Group Buying Services, Individual Customization, and M-commerce.
M-commerce: Conducting commercial transactions through smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices.
Online Shopping Safeguards: Protecting consumer interests when shopping online.
E-commerce Development: Starting from scratch requires skills in web development, business, and law. Alternatively, use a service like Shopify for small businesses or Magento for enterprise level.
Online Learning Platforms:
- Learning Destination Sites: Accessing a variety of courses and learning materials online.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS): Managing educational material, communication, and resources for students.
- Learning Management Ecosystems: Combining LDS and LMS for customized solutions for exclusive members.
Human Intervention: Mechanical systems that don't require human intervention or self-governing systems.
Mechanization + Self-governing Systems: Mechanical systems with feedback-control mechanisms, like steam engines, that can control their speed to remain in a pre-defined range.
Automation History:
- Electronic Computers and Integrated Circuits: Enabled electronic operations, control, speed, and accuracy, invading business offices besides factories and transportation.
- Sensors Technology Improvement: Offered more input and feedback control options without human intervention.
- AI: Optimizes itself, learns from historical data, and possibilities are endless.
Automation Requirements:
- Power source: Usually electricity.
- Feedback control: System has a pre-defined goal and measures current progress to either stabilize or modify state to reach it.
Machine Programming: Commands stored on the ROM of the controller and executed by the system.
Automation Examples:
- Car Cruise System: Stabilizes vehicle speed within a pre-defined range.
- Kuwait ID app & Sahel: Facilitate government transactions through software with minimal human intervention.
- Robotic Arm: Industrial automation at the heart of the field.
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Filters, stores & evaluates job applications, often with AI.
Automation Tools: Access to various courses and learning materials online, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Management Ecosystems.
Educational Software Categories: Sample of educational software, including Brain Training, Course Management, and Course Management Software.
Features of Course Management Software: Main features include calendars, grade books, viewing material, and discussion forums.
Tools for Distance-based Education:
- Videos: Available via LMS or video-streaming/sharing platforms.
- One-on-One: Online platforms for instructors/trainers to offer one-on-one sessions or classes through live video meetings.
- Group Learning: Virtual classrooms, possibly aided with pre-recorded videos and reading materials, and an LMS for managing assignments, grades, and discussions.
E-commerce:
- Stands for electronic commerce and conducts business online for various purposes.
- Three types: Business-to-Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Consumer-to-Consumer.
- Four business models: Social Commerce, Group Buying Services, Individual Customization, and M-commerce.
M-commerce: Conducting commercial transactions through smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices.
Online Shopping Safeguards: Protecting consumer interests when shopping online.
E-commerce Development: Starting from scratch requires skills in web development, business, and law. Alternatively, use a service like Shopify for small businesses or Magento for enterprise level.
Online Learning Platforms:
- Learning Destination Sites: Accessing a variety of courses and learning materials online.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS): Managing educational material, communication, and resources for students.
- Learning Management Ecosystems: Combining LDS and LMS for customized solutions for exclusive members.

Test your knowledge on the concepts of automation and e-commerce in information technology. This quiz covers the application of machines in tasks, purposes, and examples of automation, as well as the fundamentals of e-commerce.

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