Question 1

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Mike and Andre are discussing how quickly technology changes. They are discussing how it seems devices are merging to create new products especially in the technology field. They understand this is a process called convergence. A barrier to the rapid deployment of many products resulting from convergence is ____.
A) technology breakthroughs
B) legal issues
C) people aren't ready
D) both b and c

Accepted Answer

Legal issues and people's readiness are both significant barriers to the rapid deployment of products resulting from convergence. Legal issues such as intellectual property rights, licensing agreements, and regulatory compliance can slow down the development and deployment of new products. Additionally, people's willingness and ability to adopt new technologies and change their behaviors can also impede the rapid deployment of products resulting from convergence.

Question 2

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Mike and Andre are discussing how quickly technology changes. They are discussing how it seems devices are merging to create new products especially in the technology field. They understand this is a process called convergence. An example of an old form of convergence is ____.
A) clock radio
B) cell phone
C) television
D) microwave oven

Accepted Answer

A clock radio is an example of an old form of convergence as it combined a clock and a radio into one device, similar to how new products combine multiple technologies into one device.

Question 3

The potential downside of convergence is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The potential downside of convergence is ____________________....

Question 4

A compute-intensive problem runs on a ____.
A) server
B) mainframe
C) supercomputer
D) super PC

Accepted Answer

A compute-intensive problem requires a lot of processing power and speed, which is best provided by a supercomputer due to its high performance, large-scale parallel processing capabilities, and specialized architecture. Servers and mainframes are designed for hosting and managing resources and data, while a super PC may have high performance but lacks the scalability and parallel processing needed for compute-intensive problems.

Question 5

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Jim has just purchased a new computer and it has made him think about how it works. He is particularly interested in how information is processed and stored in his computer. He has come to you for help. Jim knows that a collection of preprogrammed activities is an instruction set. He wants to know what an instruction set is designed to do. You tell him it is designed to ____.
A) carry out a particular task
B) allow programmers to use them in creative ways for multiple tasks
C) limit the number of tasks the computer can perform
D) allow the program to run on multiple machines

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Jim...

Question 6

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Karen is trying to get organized and one of her issues is that she has too many electronic devices. She wants to reduce the number of devices and still maintain the same degree of functionality. Karen thinks she might need a device that in addition to her appointment book she needs features such as email, Web access, a camera, and a GPS. You suggest she consider a ____.
A) iPod
B) smart phone
C) hand-held computer
D) BlackBerry

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Karen...

Question 7

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Jim has just purchased a new computer and it has made him think about how it works. He is particularly interested in how information is processed and stored in his computer. He has come to you for help. Jim wants to know what machine language instructions look like to the machine. You tell him they appear as ____.
A) an op code and operand
B) a series of 0s and 1s
C) basic instructions such as add
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Machine language instructions appear as a series of 0s and 1s, also known as binary code.

Question 8

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Jim has just purchased a new computer and it has made him think about how it works. He is particularly interested in how information is processed and stored in his computer. He has come to you for help. Jim wants to know why a compiler converts all statements in a program at one time and places them into an object code. You tell him it is so that ____.
A) the code is ready to execute
B) you can prevent the introduction of new errors
C) you can put it on a chip
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A compiler converts all statements in a program at one time and places them into an object code so that the code is ready to execute.

Question 9

A ____ is a series of characters that becomes a person's unique identifier.
A) PIN code
B) password
C) user ID
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A user ID is a series of characters, often chosen by the user themselves or assigned by a system administrator, that uniquely identifies that user within a particular system or application. While PIN codes and passwords are also forms of authentication, they are typically used in combination with a user ID to ensure that only the correct user is accessing the system or application.

Question 10

Password manager software functions include ____.
A) generating passwords
B) tracking passwords
C) providing password strength
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Password manager software functions include generating complex passwords, securely storing and organizing passwords for multiple accounts, and providing password strength analysis and recommendations. All of the above options are included in the password manager features.

Question 11

The expectation that a person's information will not be collected or divulged without permission is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The expectation that a person's information will...

Question 12

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Mike and Andre are discussing how quickly technology changes. They are discussing how it seems devices are merging to create new products especially in the technology field. They understand this is a process called convergence. A great example of convergence in modern technology is ____.
A) clock radio
B) cell phones
C) television
D) HD-TV

Accepted Answer

Cell phones are a great example of convergence because they combine the functionality of a phone, camera, music player, GPS device, and more into one device.

Question 13

An ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology is the digital ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ongoing process of social, political, and...

Question 14

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Karen is trying to get organized and one of her issues is that she has too many electronic devices. She wants to reduce the number of devices and still maintain the same degree of functionality. If Karen were looking for voice communications, full-qwerty keypad, text messaging, email, removable storage, camera, radio and a digital music player, she might consider a ____.
A) PDA
B) smart phone
C) hand-held computer
D) BlackBerry

Accepted Answer

A smart phone can offer all of the desired features listed, including voice communications, a full-qwerty keypad, text messaging, email, removable storage, camera, radio, and a digital music player. A PDA and handheld computer may also offer some of these functionalities, but a smart phone is a better all-around option for Karen's needs. The BlackBerry is a type of smart phone, so it could also be a good choice.

Question 15

A problem a hacker can cause after breaking into your computer includes ____.
A) applying for credit in your name
B) sending embarrassing e-mails
C) applying for a mortgage with your data
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A hacker who gains access to your computer can cause various problems such as identity theft (applying for credit in your name or applying for a mortgage with your data) or social damage (sending embarrassing e-mails). Therefore, all of the above are possible consequences.

Question 16

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Karen is trying to get organized and one of her issues is that she has too many electronic devices. She wants to reduce the number of devices and still maintain the same degree of functionality. Karen needs an appointment book and is considering one that is digital. You suggest she consider a ____.
A) PDA
B) smart phone
C) iPod
D) GPS

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Karen...

Question 17

The ownership of certain types of information, ideas, or representations is intellectual ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ownership of certain types of information,...

Question 18

A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium is (a) ____.
A) memory
B) file
C) file name
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium is called a file. Memory refers to the devices used to temporarily store data and instructions currently being processed by the computer. File name is simply the name given to a specific file in order to identify it. None of the above is not a correct choice as the question is specifically asking for a choice related to the given options.

Question 19

Probably the most significant force driving research into fast computers and more sophisticated graphics processing is computer ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Probably the most significant force driving research...

Question 20

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Jim has just purchased a new computer and it has made him think about how it works. He is particularly interested in how information is processed and stored in his computer. He has come to you for help. When adding two numbers, Jim knows that each number goes into its own register and the control unit provides the instructions such as add. He wants to know where the result of the add goes. You tell him it goes to ____.
A) the ALU
B) another register
C) the accumulator
D) the printer

Accepted Answer

When adding two numbers in a computer, the result is stored in the accumulator. The accumulator is a register in the CPU that stores intermediate results and is used for arithmetic and logic operations. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Quiz 1: Computers and Digital Basics

The potential downside of convergence is ____________________.

A compute-intensive problem runs on a ____.

A ____ is a series of characters that becomes a person's unique identifier.

Password manager software functions include ____.

The expectation that a person's information will not be collected or divulged without permission is ____________________.

An ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology is the digital ____________________.

A problem a hacker can cause after breaking into your computer includes ____.

The ownership of certain types of information, ideas, or representations is intellectual ____________________.

A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium is (a) ____.

Probably the most significant force driving research into fast computers and more sophisticated graphics processing is computer ____________________.