Technology Trends Overview Quiz

What are the five steps in the information processing cycle?

Validate, output, store, process, share
Acquire, validate, present, save, communicate
Input, process, output, store, communicate (correct)
Process, output, input, store, transfer

Which component of a computer system is responsible for processing data?

Printer
Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
Monitor
Keyboard

What does the 'output' step in the information processing cycle involve?

Presenting information to the user in the required format (correct)
Acquiring data from external sources
Communicating with other computers
Saving data for future use

What happens during the 'storage' step of the information processing cycle?

Data or output is saved for future use (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do computers communicate with each other according to the text?

Through e-mails, instant messaging, video conferencing, etc. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory ensures that data is not lost when the computer is switched off?

Secondary storage (external memory) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a remarkable change in current technology trends?

Internet of Things (IoT) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be connected to the Internet in IoT?

Household appliances, security cameras, and medical devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What reshaped consumer experience according to the text?

Expansion of IoT (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do smart devices have the ability to do if programmed appropriately?

Modify processes or settings based on provided data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do self-driving cars use for navigation and monitoring?

Ultrasound sensors, cameras, and GPSs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which infrastructure systems do smart cities use sensors to control?

Traffic flow, parking, and water utilization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between data and information?

Data is raw and unprocessed, information is processed and meaningful (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of knowledge?

An average calculated from data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does wisdom involve?

Evaluating discovered knowledge and making future recommendations (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does the concept of 'information' refer to?

Meaningful and useful facts processed from data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does knowledge involve according to the text?

Recognizing patterns from organized data and information (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe 'data' in contrast to 'information'?

Data lacks meaning, information is processed and meaningful (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of data mining?

Discovering patterns in large data sets (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed architecture, what does each computer do?

Analyze its part of the Big Data picture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What tools can be used for small to medium data samples?

Excel spreadsheet only (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does data analysis involve?

Inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cloud primarily used for?

Storing pictures, music, movies, and emails (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a strategy in data analysis?

To uncover useful information from the data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Information Literacy according to the American Library Association?

Recognizing when information is needed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key ability that an information literate individual should have?

Ability to evaluate information critically (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Information Literacy differ from Information Technology skills?

Information Literacy is broader in scope than just technology skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an information literate individual?

Ignoring the sources of information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Information Literacy important for society?

To understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding information use (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Information Technology skills enable an individual to do?

Use various technologies to achieve goals (D) Signup and view all the answers