Psych 103: Current Trends in Information Technology
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What enables a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional visual or other sensory environment?

  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality (correct)
  • Mobile Computing
  • Cloud Computing

    • What increases the efficiency of organizations by providing access to a network of resources?

  • Automation
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Cloud Computing (correct)
  • Mobile Computing

    • What has taken the business world and personal realm by storm?

  • Mobile Computing and Applications (correct)
  • Cloud Computing
  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality

    • What allows businesses to analyze extensive sets of information?

    <p>Big Data Analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features interactive scenarios that enhance the real world with images and sounds?

    <p>Augmented Reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What automates processes to collect information from vendors, customers, and other documentation?

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

    What expedites customer interactions by automating processes that check invoices and other accounts-payable aspects?

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

    What creates an altered experience by overlaying digital images on the real world?

    <p>Augmented Reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of graphic design?

    <p>To communicate visually and enhance user experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of geometric shapes?

    <p>They are regular and mathematical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'graphic designer'?

    <p>William Addison Dwiggins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to create an illusion of a three-dimensional form in plain images or objects?

    <p>Shadows or lightings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a shape and a form?

    <p>A shape is two-dimensional, while a form is three-dimensional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 5G wireless technology?

    <p>To provide higher peak data speeds and low latency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using lines in drawings or illustrations?

    <p>To emphasize, divide or organize content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to the physical quality of the surface of an object in an artwork or design?

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

    What is the primary function of lines in graphic design?

    <p>To connect two or more points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using texture in an artwork or design?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of using visual elements to communicate?

    <p>Graphic Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an organic shape?

    <p>A freeform shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typography?

    <p>The art of arranging texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is visual balance in art and design?

    <p>The creation of visual equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to create visual balance in an artwork?

    <p>Balance of visual weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is asymmetrical balance?

    <p>Both sides of the composition contain the same visual weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of using infographics in terms of audience reach?

    <p>They have the ability to spread widely on social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using infographics for educational purposes?

    <p>They are a fun and instructive approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can infographics help with lead generation?

    <p>By drawing potential clients to a website or landing page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using infographics for SEO?

    <p>They generate more backlinks and visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the white balance setting on a digital camera?

    <p>To balance the lighting of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of visualization that helps to illustrate historical events or project timelines?

    <p>Chronological visualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using charts and graphs in infographics?

    <p>To visually represent data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to place your subject in the frame?

    <p>Place the subject at one of the intersections of the tic-tac-toe grid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of balance is achieved when elements are evenly distributed and mirrored on either side of a central axis?

    <p>Symmetrical balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of filters in photography?

    <p>To affect the color of light in the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analytics tools are available on social media sites to track the performance of infographics?

    <p>Metrics tracking tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to lock the focus on your subject before re-framing the shot?

    <p>Because most cameras focus on whatever's in the middle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you take a picture beyond the maximum flash range?

    <p>The image will be too dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical maximum flash range for many cameras?

    <p>Ten feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you check to ensure you know your camera's flash range?

    <p>The camera's manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to re-frame your picture while holding the shutter button?

    <p>To move the subject off-center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Virtual Reality (VR): uses computer modeling and simulation to interact with artificial 3-D environments
    • Cloud Computing: a network of resources accessed digitally, increasing organizational efficiency
    • Mobile Computing and Applications: widespread use of mobile devices and applications
    • Big Data Analytics: analyzing large sets of data to achieve variety, velocity, and growth
    • Augmented Reality: interactive scenarios that enhance the real world with digital images and sounds
    • Automation: automated processes collect information from vendors, customers, and documents, expediting customer interactions
    • Internet of Things (IoT): products with integrated Wi-Fi and network connectivity abilities
    • 5G: high-speed, low-latency wireless technology with increased reliability and capacity

    Graphic Design Fundamentals

    • Graphic design: visually communicating through typography, images, colors, icons, and illustrations
    • Form: a three-dimensional shape created by shadows, perspective, depth, and texture
    • Line: a shape connecting two or more points, essential in drawings, textures, patterns, and text content
    • Styles of Line: thick, thin, curved, and jagged lines
    • Texture: the physical quality of an object's surface, adding depth and visual interest
    • Balance: visual equilibrium achieved through relating elements like line, shape, color, space, and form
    • Asymmetrical Balance: arranging elements without mirroring, creating a sense of balance

    Typography and Visual Design

    • Typography: the art of arranging texts to make it readable and appealing
    • Font style, typeface, and text structure are key elements of typography
    • Visual Composition:
      • Rule of Thirds: placing subjects off-center
      • Reframing: moving the subject off-center
      • Flash range: understanding the camera's flash range to avoid underexposure

    Infographics

    • Viral content: well-made infographics can spread widely on social media, expanding audience and raising brand awareness
    • Educational Value: informative and instructive approach to enlighten audiences
    • Lead Generation: increasing lead generation through informative and shareable infographics
    • Enhanced SEO: generating backlinks and visitors, enhancing search engine optimization efforts
    • Metrics tracking: using social media analytics tools to track infographic performance
    • Visualization:
      • Timelines and chronological visualization: illustrating historical events or project timelines
      • Charts and graphs: using different types to visually represent data

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