Question 1

Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites.As her friend,you explain there are technologies available to help her.Describe what technology she might use.
A) Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents.
B) Turn on closed captioning to display scrolling text for dialogue in videos.
C) Try a Braille printer to print out what is on the screen.
D) Enable a graphic organizer to create outline and structures of information.

Accepted Answer

A screen reader can help Akira by reading aloud the content on the computer, including webpages and documents. This can assist her in accessing information that she may have difficulty reading on the screen visually. Closed captioning and a Braille printer may not be as helpful if Akira has trouble with visual content, and a graphic organizer may not necessarily address her issues with reading on a screen.

Question 2

Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?
A) Robotics
B) Natural language processing
C) Augmented reality
D) Digital citizenship

Accepted Answer

Robotics combines technology and engineering to create and operate robots. Natural language processing, augmented reality, and digital citizenship involve technology but not necessarily engineering.

Question 3

When using a GPS app,like Waze or Google Maps,you are using augmented reality.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
A) IBM
B) Dell
C) Apple
D) Intel

Accepted Answer

Apple was one of the first companies to develop and popularize personal computers with the release of the Apple I in 1976, followed by the more successful Apple II in 1977.

Question 5

Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door,you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat.You realize this is a self-driving car.You are pretty excited to experience this new technology,but also have reservations.Based on what you have researched,which of the following might be one of your reservations?
A) Self-driving cars are known for running red lights.
B) Self-driving cars are often ticketed for speeding.
C) Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.
D) Self-driving cars rely too much on GPS and turn on closed roads.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your Uber driver just showed up to...

Question 6

Which of the following is/are true about artificial intelligence?
A) Computers with AI can reach conclusions.
B) Computers with AI can make decisions.
C) Computers with AI are trained that "if X happens,then do Y."
D) Computers with AI combine information in new ways.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are true about artificial intelligence. AI can reach conclusions based on data, make decisions using set algorithms and rules, are trained to follow certain instructions when certain conditions are met, and can combine information in unique ways to generate new insights.

Question 7

How would you modify technology to assist a user with a visual disability?
A) Add alternative text to pictures and drawings.
B) Make screen readers available.
C) Create web pages with many colors and graphics.
D) Provide access to a Braille printer.

Accepted Answer

A) Alternative text helps users with visual disabilities understand the content of images. B) Screen readers are essential for converting text on a screen into speech or Braille, making digital content accessible. D) A Braille printer allows users to print documents in Braille, enabling them to read text through touch. C) is incorrect because excessive colors and graphics can actually make web pages harder to navigate for people with certain visual impairments.

Question 8

In the 1980s movie,Wargames,the computer was taught to play chess,checkers,tic tac toe,and other strategy games.How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?
A) The developers were creating virtual reality.
B) The developers were exploring the use of embedded computers.
C) The developers were on the verge of discovering augmented reality.
D) The developers were using artificial intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The developers' goal in teaching the computer these games was to use artificial intelligence.

Question 9

Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are,but they are afraid to fly.Tomas heard about a program they could use to see the Alps without getting in a plane and traveling there.Explain to him how the program he has heard of works.
A) It uses simulations and 3-D images to enable a sensory experience.
B) The computer is able to create a real or imagined environment.
C) It contains infinite space and depth.
D) It is accessible only on high-speed,filtered Internet sites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful...

Question 10

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere.Her mother does not believe her,and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home,as she knows she does not own a computer.Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
B) Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out.
C) The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants.
D) The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.

Accepted Answer

Emma's coffeemaker is an example of a computer because it has a timer that allows it to turn on and make coffee at a specific time, which requires programming and a microchip. The other options do not have any computerization.

Question 11

Which of the following examples would not use technology?
A) Starting your car while still in the house.
B) Adjusting your home thermostat while at work.
C) Ordering dinner on the way home.
D) Changing the oil in your car.

Accepted Answer

Changing the oil in your car involves manual labor and does not require the use of technology. The other options involve the use of technology such as a car remote, a thermostat control app, or a mobile ordering app.

Question 12

If you want to become a digital citizen,you only have to buy a piece of technology.

Accepted Answer

Becoming a digital citizen involves more than just buying a piece of technology. It requires developing a set of skills, knowledge and responsible behavior when using technology to engage with society, communicate and consume information online.

Question 13

Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices.

Accepted Answer

Many smart TVs and cable services offer apps that can be installed on smartphones, allowing users to remotely schedule recordings on their TV or cable box.

Question 14

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day.How should he decide which technology to use?
A) He should choose a product that uses natural language processing,so he can type in where he wants to go.
B) He should choose a digital assistant that will guess where he wants to go based on the date.
C) He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.
D) He should choose technology that guides him with rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

Technology with artificial intelligence that can predict outcomes and patterns would be the best choice for getting to the hospital as quickly as possible regardless of time of day. It can analyze traffic patterns, road construction, and accidents to find the fastest route.

Question 15

Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct,especially because the math problems involved solving equations.Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. Watson was not using augmented reality to solve the problems on Jeopardy. It was using natural language processing, machine learning, and other AI technologies.

Question 16

All new cars are required to have embedded computers,which make driving safer.

Accepted Answer

Not all new cars are required by law to have embedded computers; however, many modern vehicles do include them to enhance safety and functionality.

Question 17

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
A) They monitor the television stations you watch.
B) They track your movements on your Fitbit.
C) They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
D) They analyze your text messages sent to your friends.

Accepted Answer

Advertisers track data from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to know your interests, likes and dislikes, and interactions with friends and pages. This helps them to create personalized ads that are more likely to appeal to you.

Question 18

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
A) integrated circuits,microprocessors,vacuum tubes,transistors,personal computers
B) transistors,vacuum tubes,integrated circuits,personal computers,microprocessors
C) vacuum tubes,transistors,integrated circuits,microprocessors,personal computers
D) microprocessors,vacuum tubes,transistors,personal computers,integrated circuits

Accepted Answer

Vacuum tubes were the first electronic components used in computers. They were replaced by transistors, which were smaller and more efficient. Transistors were then replaced by integrated circuits, which combined many transistors onto a single chip. Microprocessors were the next major development, and they are essentially entire computers on a single chip. Personal computers were then created using microprocessors as their central processing unit. Therefore, the correct order is vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and personal computers.

Question 19

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?
A) Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand.
B) Microprocessors are faster,smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
C) Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons.
D) Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

Microprocessors are a type of integrated circuit, but they are specifically designed to serve as the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer or other electronic device. They are typically faster, smaller, and less expensive than other types of integrated circuits, which may serve as memory, input/output controllers, or other components in a system. None of the other answer choices accurately distinguish between microprocessors and integrated circuits.

Question 20

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel.You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information.What is the app using?
A) Chip-and-pin technology
B) Augmented reality
C) Kiosk
D) Digital literacy

Accepted Answer

The app is likely using augmented reality to display the location of restaurants and shops in relation to the user's current location. Chip-and-pin technology, kiosks, and digital literacy are not relevant to this scenario.

Quiz 1: Getting Started With Excel

Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites.As her friend,you explain there are technologies available to help her.Describe what technology she might use.

Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?

When using a GPS app,like Waze or Google Maps,you are using augmented reality.

Which company was the first to develop personal computers?

Which of the following is/are true about artificial intelligence?

How would you modify technology to assist a user with a visual disability?

In the 1980s movie,Wargames,the computer was taught to play chess,checkers,tic tac toe,and other strategy games.How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?

Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are,but they are afraid to fly.Tomas heard about a program they could use to see the Alps without getting in a plane and traveling there.Explain to him how the program he has heard of works.

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere.Her mother does not believe her,and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home,as she knows she does not own a computer.Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?

Which of the following examples would not use technology?

If you want to become a digital citizen,you only have to buy a piece of technology.

Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices.

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day.How should he decide which technology to use?

Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct,especially because the math problems involved solving equations.Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.

All new cars are required to have embedded computers,which make driving safer.

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel.You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information.What is the app using?