Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a Learning Management System (LMS)?
What is a key benefit of having professional certifications in the technology field?
What is the primary purpose of a virtual classroom?
What is NOT a typical component of a professional online presence?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using ebooks for educational purposes?
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What is one potential disadvantage of pursuing professional certifications?
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Which of these options describes a situation where a Learning Management System (LMS) would be particularly useful?
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How do online resumes contribute to a professional online presence?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a professional social network?
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Why is it important to stay up-to-date with changes in technology?
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Study Notes
What is a Computer?
- A computer is an electronic device that operates under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.
- It can accept data, process the data to produce information, and store the information for future use.
- The process involves communication, data, processing, information, and storage.
Evolution of Reliance on Technology
- The history of computers can be outlined as:
- First generation: used vacuum tubes
- Next generation: replaced vacuum tubes with transistors
- 1960s: introduced integrated circuits
- 1971: introduction of microprocessors
- 1970s and 1980s: personal computers gained popularity
- The "Internet of Things" (IoT) refers to processors embedded in many products, which communicate via the Internet or wireless networks.
- Embedded computers have a specific purpose, are small, and have limited hardware, but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) uses logic and prior experience to simulate human intelligence, with capabilities including speech recognition, virtual reality, and logical reasoning.
- Virtual Reality (VR) simulates a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space, while Augmented Reality (AR) adds digital information to an image of an actual place or thing.
Green Computing Concepts
- Green computing aims to reduce electricity and environmental waste generated from technology.
- Strategies include:
- ENERGY STAR program
- Recycling products
- Using paperless communications
- Telecommuting
Technology in the Professional World
- Technology careers include:
- Software and app development
- Technology equipment
- IT departments
- Technology service and repair
- Technology sales
- IT consulting
- System development
- Web marketing and social media
- Data storage, retrieval, and analysis
- Information and system security
- Professionals use technology in various industries, such as:
- Transportation services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Education
Technology in Education
- Learning Management System (LMS) allows students to:
- Check progress on a course
- Take practice tests
- Exchange messages with instructors or other students
- Take classes and earn degrees online
- Ebooks enable students to access content, including videos, from devices.
- Virtual classroom technology facilitates distance learning.
Preparing for a Career with Technology
- Having a professional online presence is important, including:
- Online resume
- Professional social networks
- Certifications demonstrate knowledge in a specific area and require a commitment of time and money.
- It is essential to keep up-to-date with changes in technology.
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Learn about the impact of digital technology with Microsoft Office 365 and 2019. Understand what a computer is and its role in everyday life.