TEST BANK
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION 18TH EDITION (PEARSON, 2023) BY
ALAN EVANS, KENDALL MARTIN AND MARY ANNE POATSY,
ISBN NO; 9781292728209, ALL 13 CHAPTERS COVERED
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,Test Bank for Technology in Action 18th Edition (Pearson, 2023) by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin
and Mary Anne Poatsy, Isbn no; 9781292728209, all 13 Chapters Covered
Table of Contents
1. Chapter 1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
2. Chapter 2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
3.
4. Chapter 4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
5. Chapter 5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
6. Chapter 6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
7. Chapter 7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
8. Chapter 8. Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics
9. Chapter 9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
10. Chapter 10. Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
11. Chapter 11. Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
12. Chapter 12. Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
13. Chapter 13. Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
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, Test Bank for Technology in Action 18th Edition (Pearson, 2023) by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin
and Mary Anne Poatsy, Isbn no; 9781292728209, all 13 Chapters Covered
Technology In Action, Complete, 18e (Evans et al.)
Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
1) tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make
the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies.
A) Social networking
B) Crowdsourcing
C) Crisis-mapping
D) Affective computing Answer: C
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Political Issues
2) tools enable groups of people to connect and exchange ideas.
A) Affective computing
B) Social networking
C) Debugging
D) Computer forensics Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Political Issues
3) The gap between those who have easy access to the Internet and technology those who do not is known as
the divide.
A) web
B) Internet
C) digital
D) technology Answer: C Diff: 1
Section Ref: Other Global Issues
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, 4) All of the following factors lead to greater motivation EXCEPT .
A) consumption
B) purpose
C) autonomy
D) mastery Answer: A Diff: 3
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
5) results when leisure time and tools allow us to engage in creative acts.
A) Crowdsourcing
B) Social networking
C) Cognitive surplus
D) Affective computing Answer: C
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
6) Mastery is defined as .
A) combining leisure time with the tools to be creative
B) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
C) working without continual direction and control
D) working for something larger Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
7) Autonomy is defined as .
A) working for something larger
B) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
C) working without continual direction and control
D) repressing motivated behavior Answer: C
Diff: 2
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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION 18TH EDITION (PEARSON, 2023) BY
ALAN EVANS, KENDALL MARTIN AND MARY ANNE POATSY,
ISBN NO; 9781292728209, ALL 13 CHAPTERS COVERED
Page 1 of 253
,Test Bank for Technology in Action 18th Edition (Pearson, 2023) by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin
and Mary Anne Poatsy, Isbn no; 9781292728209, all 13 Chapters Covered
Table of Contents
1. Chapter 1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
2. Chapter 2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
3.
4. Chapter 4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
5. Chapter 5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
6. Chapter 6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
7. Chapter 7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
8. Chapter 8. Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics
9. Chapter 9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
10. Chapter 10. Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
11. Chapter 11. Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
12. Chapter 12. Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
13. Chapter 13. Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
Page 2 of 253
, Test Bank for Technology in Action 18th Edition (Pearson, 2023) by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin
and Mary Anne Poatsy, Isbn no; 9781292728209, all 13 Chapters Covered
Technology In Action, Complete, 18e (Evans et al.)
Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
1) tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make
the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies.
A) Social networking
B) Crowdsourcing
C) Crisis-mapping
D) Affective computing Answer: C
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Political Issues
2) tools enable groups of people to connect and exchange ideas.
A) Affective computing
B) Social networking
C) Debugging
D) Computer forensics Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Political Issues
3) The gap between those who have easy access to the Internet and technology those who do not is known as
the divide.
A) web
B) Internet
C) digital
D) technology Answer: C Diff: 1
Section Ref: Other Global Issues
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, 4) All of the following factors lead to greater motivation EXCEPT .
A) consumption
B) purpose
C) autonomy
D) mastery Answer: A Diff: 3
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
5) results when leisure time and tools allow us to engage in creative acts.
A) Crowdsourcing
B) Social networking
C) Cognitive surplus
D) Affective computing Answer: C
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
6) Mastery is defined as .
A) combining leisure time with the tools to be creative
B) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
C) working without continual direction and control
D) working for something larger Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology Impacts How We Think
7) Autonomy is defined as .
A) working for something larger
B) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
C) working without continual direction and control
D) repressing motivated behavior Answer: C
Diff: 2
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