Module_01.docx

1. \_\_\_\_\_ means having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.   a.  Digital divide --- ----- -------------------------   b.  Artificial intelligence   c.  Digital literacy   d.  Smart computing +---------...

1. \_\_\_\_\_ means having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.   a.  Digital divide --- ----- -------------------------   b.  Artificial intelligence   c.  Digital literacy   d.  Smart computing +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2. What was significant about the introduction of the microprocessor | | in the 1970s? | | | |   a.  It had more capacity than other forms of memory. | | --- ----- --------------------------------------------------------- | | ------------- | |   b.  It could store data separate from the computer. | |   c.  It allowed computers to communicate directly with each ot | | her. | |   d.  It was faster, smaller, and less expensive than integrate | | d circuits. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3. The Apple II is an example of what type of device? | | | |   a.  A first-generation computer | | --- ----- ------------------------------------------ | |   b.  A microprocessor | |   c.  A computer designed for personal use | |   d.  A smart device on the Internet of Things | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4. How can you control an IoT-connected smart device? | | | |   a.  A game controller | | --- ----- -------------------------------- | |   b.  An associated app | |   c.  A transistor | |   d.  A connected keyboard and mouse | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5. Which of the following communications technologies are used for | | IoT communications? | | | |   a.  Bluetooth | | --- ----- -------------- | |   b.  NFC | |   c.  RFID | |   d.  All of these | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6. Kevin is a hotel manager and has noticed long lines of impatient | | customers at the front desk. What IoT technology can Kevin use to | | help solve this problem? | | | |   a.  ATMs | | --- ----- --------- | |   b.  Webcams | |   c.  Kiosks | |   d.  Sensors | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 7. Teagan is fixing a leak under the sink and asks her phone to | | display a video about making the repair. What technology is Teagan | | using to complete her plumbing task? | | | |   a.  XY | | --- ----- ----- | |   b.  AI | |   c.  IoT | |   d.  NFC | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 8. Kira works for a software company that currently plans to purchase | | iPad tablets for every child in a nearby rural school's fourth grade | | classes. The students will be allowed to take their iPads home so | | their parents can also get some exposure to the technology. Kira is | | concerned, however, that buying iPads might further widen the digital | | divide. What key factor might reduce the positive impact this plan | | could have for making technology more accessible to these families? | | | |   a.  The school might put passwords on all the iPads. | | --- ----- --------------------------------------------------------- | | -------------------------- | |   b.  iPads aren't powerful enough devices. | |   c.  Many rural families don't have Internet access at home. | |   d.  Businesses in the area prefer kids learn how to use compu | | ters instead of tablets. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 9. Technology in daily life can increase productivity, convenience, | | safety, and security. Which of the following uses of technology is | | most often used to address security concerns? | | | |   a.  A smart car that manages speed | | --- ----- --------------------------------------------------- | |   b.  A navigation app with current traffic information | |   c.  A virtual assistant using voice recognition | |   d.  A doorbell with a motion-detection camera | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10. What technology could you use to display an image of a street | | overlaid with markers indicating restaurant locations? | | | |   a.  Robotics | | --- ----- -------------------------- | |   b.  Internet of Things (IoT) | |   c.  Digital assistant | |   d.  Augmented reality (AR) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 11. Reginald's son has cerebral palsy and needs a keyboard with large | | keys to complete his schoolwork. Which law requires the school to | | provide funding for this equipment? | | | |   a.  IDEA | | --- ----- ------- | |   b.  HIPAA | |   c.  ADA | |   d.  FERPA | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 12. Linda, who is nearly blind, writes a blog post each week | | advocating for workplace accommodations that maximize employment | | potential for people with disabilities. To keep up with current news | | in her field, she follows many other bloggers. What technology can | | Linda use so she can listen to the text written by other authors? | | | |   a.  Speech recognition programs | | --- ----- ----------------------------- | |   b.  Audio books | |   c.  Graphic organizer | |   d.  Screen reader | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 13. Which of the following actions is *NOT* consistent with green | | computing standards? | | | |   a.  Printing email receipts | | --- ----- -------------------------------------------------------- | |   b.  Watching an online broadcast of an industry conference | |   c.  Sending an email | |   d.  Donating an old computer to a local school | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 14. Which of the following technologies can professionals use to | | perform their jobs more efficiently? | | | |   a.  Electronic waste | | --- ----- ------------------------- | |   b.  Telecommuting | |   c.  Digital divide | |   d.  Chip-and-pin technology | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 15. Which technology helps create an intelligent classroom | | environment? | | | |   a.  Bring your own device (BYOD) policy | | --- ----- --------------------------------------- | |   b.  Social networking tools | |   c.  Online productivity software | |   d.  Modern, communal seating arrangements | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 16. Eric just signed up for his first college class after being out | | of school for nearly a decade. He goes to the bookstore the week | | before class starts to get his book, and he's surprised to learn that | | he only needs an access card. How will Eric be accessing the course | | material for his college class? | | | |   a.  BYOD | | --- ----- ------------------- | |   b.  Telecommuting | |   c.  LMS | |   d.  Social networking | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 17. Tracey notices her blood pressure medication is running low while | | she's traveling for a business trip. She's not familiar with | | pharmacies in the area, so she pulls out her smartphone. What kind of | | app will help Tracey get a quick refill of her medication? | | | |   a.  GPS | | --- ----- ----------------- | |   b.  Fitness tracker | |   c.  mHealth | |   d.  LinkedIn | | | | -- | | -- | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 18. What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around | | construction delays and traffic accidents? | | | |   a.  GPS | | --- ----- ------ | |   b.  BYOD | |   c.  CAM | |   d.  M2M | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 19. Which of the following companies is most likely to use CAM | | technology? | | | |   a.  Warren & Martin Law Firm | | --- ----- ------------------------------- | |   b.  Bellevue Carpet Manufacturing | |   c.  Bay Area Computer Repairs | |   d.  Riscoe & Sons Electricians | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 20. Melissa likes working with her hands. When she was a kid, she was | | always playing with Legos, and as she got older, she started taking | | apart small household appliances like radios or telephones. Which IT | | career area might be the best fit for Melissa? | | | |   a.  Technology service and repair | | --- ----- ---------------------------------------- | |   b.  Web marketing and social media manager | |   c.  Software and apps developer | |   d.  Technology training | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 21. Reggie is having trouble signing into his email account at work. | | He picks up the phone to call someone in IT, and then checks the | | phone list to see who to call. Which IT area should Reggie call? | | | |   a.  Operations | | --- ----- ---------------------- | |   b.  Information security | |   c.  Help desk | |   d.  Management | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 22. Which of the following IT specialty areas does *not* require | | strong people skills? | | | |   a.  Technology sales | | --- ----- ---------------------- | |   b.  System development | |   c.  Technology education | |   d.  IT support | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 23. Alison has just finished creating her website to display her | | graphic design artwork. Now she wants to make sure her website will | | show up in search engine results. What kinds of changes should she | | consider to accomplish her goal? | | | |   a.  SEO | | --- ----- ----------------- | |   b.  Certification | |   c.  M2M | |   d.  Virus detection | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 24. Sami is about to graduate with her IT degree and needs to post | | her resumé online to help with her job search. Which website should | | she use to post her qualifications? | | | |   a.  Instagram | | --- ----- ----------- | |   b.  Google | |   c.  Amazon | |   d.  LinkedIn | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 25. Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She | | dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while | | using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even | | more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a | | raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to | | effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud | | computing? | | | |   a.  Update her resumé | | --- ----- ---------------------------------------- | |   b.  Pass a certification exam | |   c.  Apply for a job at another company | |   d.  Go back to school and get a new degree | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+