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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Information Theory'?
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Information Theory'?
What was the primary use of the internet in its early days?
What was the primary use of the internet in its early days?
When did the internet come under public control?
When did the internet come under public control?
What was a significant limitation of early internet connections?
What was a significant limitation of early internet connections?
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Which technology improved data transmission speed on the internet?
Which technology improved data transmission speed on the internet?
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What feature did Sergey Brin and Larry Page create in their search engine?
What feature did Sergey Brin and Larry Page create in their search engine?
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What is the daily query capacity of Google as mentioned?
What is the daily query capacity of Google as mentioned?
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Who proposed the idea of a connected network for military communication?
Who proposed the idea of a connected network for military communication?
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Which best describes a personal service robot?
Which best describes a personal service robot?
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What type of tasks are professional service robots generally used for?
What type of tasks are professional service robots generally used for?
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What is one of the expected functions of the DESIRE project?
What is one of the expected functions of the DESIRE project?
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Who formulated the laws defining ethical behavior for robots?
Who formulated the laws defining ethical behavior for robots?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a good robot according to Asimov's laws?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good robot according to Asimov's laws?
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Which country was one of the first to develop service robots?
Which country was one of the first to develop service robots?
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What type of robot is typically used for tasks like fire fighting or rehabilitation?
What type of robot is typically used for tasks like fire fighting or rehabilitation?
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What is NOT an example of a personal service robot?
What is NOT an example of a personal service robot?
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What is one primary benefit of electronic mail compared to traditional letter sending?
What is one primary benefit of electronic mail compared to traditional letter sending?
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Which individual is associated with the founding of Microsoft?
Which individual is associated with the founding of Microsoft?
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What is cyberbullying primarily associated with?
What is cyberbullying primarily associated with?
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What significant application does bioinformatics address in science and research?
What significant application does bioinformatics address in science and research?
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What characteristic helped make companies built on digitized information valuable during the Information Age?
What characteristic helped make companies built on digitized information valuable during the Information Age?
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Who is known for co-founding Apple Inc.?
Who is known for co-founding Apple Inc.?
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How has digital communication changed the speed of receiving messages?
How has digital communication changed the speed of receiving messages?
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In what form does bioinformatics primarily work with biological data?
In what form does bioinformatics primarily work with biological data?
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What is one of the primary roles of television in modern society?
What is one of the primary roles of television in modern society?
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Which of the following is NOT a common function of mobile phones?
Which of the following is NOT a common function of mobile phones?
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What ethical dilemma is often associated with technological advancements?
What ethical dilemma is often associated with technological advancements?
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What is a key function of personal computers and laptops?
What is a key function of personal computers and laptops?
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According to the definition, which characteristic is essential for a robot?
According to the definition, which characteristic is essential for a robot?
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What is a noted advantage of using service robots?
What is a noted advantage of using service robots?
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What common misconception do some people have about technological devices?
What common misconception do some people have about technological devices?
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Which of the following roles of television helps promote social causes?
Which of the following roles of television helps promote social causes?
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What characterizes a desktop computer?
What characterizes a desktop computer?
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Which of the following describes a laptop?
Which of the following describes a laptop?
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What is a key feature of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)?
What is a key feature of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)?
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What is the major function of a server?
What is the major function of a server?
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How are mainframes typically characterized?
How are mainframes typically characterized?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of wearable computers?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of wearable computers?
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What differentiates a personal computer (PC) from larger computer systems?
What differentiates a personal computer (PC) from larger computer systems?
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Which statement about wearable computers is accurate?
Which statement about wearable computers is accurate?
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Study Notes
Television
- Offers advertising and information dissemination
- Provides entertainment and stress relief
- Platform for various forms of propaganda and advocacy
- Good way to bond with others
Mobile Phones
- Provides communication
- Internet access
- Photography
- Other functionalities like music player, calendar, radio
Personal Computers and Laptops
- Internet access and communication
- Work-related activities
- Gaming
- Movie watching
Ethical Dilemmas of Technological Advancements
- Parents believe devices lead to laziness and unhealthy habits in children
- Overuse of technology can contribute to various illnesses
Robotics and Humanity
- Service robots are a major product of technological innovation
- Service robots perform specific tasks and assist humans daily
International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Definition of Service Robots
- Programmable, actuated mechanism with two or more axes of movement
- Autonomous movement within environment to perform intended tasks
- Service robots perform tasks for humans or equipment, excluding industrial automation
Types of Service Robots
- Personalized service robots serve non-commercial tasks, usually by lay users.
- Professional service robots serve commercial tasks, usually operated by trained individuals.
DESIRE (Deutsche Servicerobotik Initiative-Germany Service Robotics Initiative)
- Launched in Germany on October 1, 2005
- Projects aim to improve daily tasks such as cleaning, dishwashing, and tidying.
Laws of Robotics
- Law One: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
Personal Computer (PC)
- Single-user device that was originally known as a microcomputer
- Smaller version of the larger computer systems used by businesses
Desktop Computer
- PC designed for a permanent location, not for portability
Laptop
- Portable computers with essential desktop features but have a battery
- Larger than a typical hardcover book
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Computers with integrated features that usually have no keyboards, relying on touch screens for input.
- Smaller than a paperback, lightweight, and battery-powered
Server
- Computer designed to provide network services to other computers.
- Often have powerful processors, ample memory, and large storage drives.
Mainframes
- Large computer systems capable of filling an entire room.
- Used by businesses to process millions of transactions daily.
- Term "mainframe" is replaced by "enterprise server"
Wearable Computers
- Integrated into cell phones, watches, and other small objects.
- Used for regular computer applications like databases, email, multimedia, and schedulers
The World Wide Web (Internet)
- Traces back to Claude F. Shannon, known as the "Father of Information Theory".
History of the Internet
- Worldwide interconnected network system for data transmission between computer systems
- Developed in the 1970s by the Department of Defense as a method for communication between computers in case of an attack.
- Military advisors saw the benefit of operating one computer from another terminal.
- In early days, used primarily by scientists to communicate with other scientists.
- Remains under government control until 1984
Early Internet Challenges
- Phone lines limited the speed of information transmission.
- Development of fiber optic cables enabled the transmission of billions of bits of information per minute.
Sergey Brin and Larry Page
- Directors of a Stanford research project
- Built a search engine that prioritized results based on page popularity, recognizing that popularity often reflects usability.
- Google is now the world's most popular search engine, handling over 200 million searches daily.
- Introduced new forms of communication
- Allowed for convenient message sending and receiving between coworkers, business partners, and friends.
- Reduced letter delivery timeframe from days to minutes.
Impacts of Digitized Information
- Companies relying on digital information become valuable and powerful.
- The Information Age generated influential brokers like Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs (Apple), and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook).
Social Media Issues
- Various forms of online crime are increasing.
- Cyberbullying is a growing global concern.
Applications of Computers in Science and Research
- Computers play a significant role in the field of bioinformatics.
- Bioinformatics uses information technology to store, organize, and analyze massive amounts of biological data like protein sequences and structures.
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Test your knowledge on the implications of technology in daily life, including television, mobile phones, and personal computers. Explore ethical dilemmas associated with technological advancements and the role of robotics in society.
