Ite 152 Exam 1

Question: Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there?

Answer: virtual reality (VR)

Question: Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?

Answer: A mobile health app (mHealth)

Question: You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?

Answer: computer-aided manufacturing

Question: A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.

Answer: sensors

Question: How do delivery companies track packages?

Answer: They use code-scanning technology.

Question: Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?

Answer: to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents

Question: How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

Answer: It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

Question: Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?

Answer: Apple

Question: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies.

Answer: False

Question: You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.

Answer: False