ITE 152- Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 3, 5) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing
them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the
technology the flight simulator is using? - Virtual Reality (VR)
Margot and Thomas 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? - Virtual
Reality
New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer. - True
Dave and Peter are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive
orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the
course? - Use a LMS to put lectures and tests online
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 the time of day. How should he
decide which technology to use? - He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence
that can provide information about preferred routes
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicated effectively. Which technology
career may be a good fit for her? - Technology sales
The first generation of computers used microprocessors (T/F) - False- they used vacuum tubes
and cylindrical glass tubes
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer? - Adaptive cruise control
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? - Apple
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 (T/F) - False (AI)
In a large business, the ____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile
devices, and networks run smoothly. - Information Technology (IT)
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? - Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10% in the next year. What can the company
do to meet this goal? - Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and
devices
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will
most likely need to purchase ____. - Learning Management System
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out (T/F) -
False
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? - Microprocessors are faster,
smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in
the office or working from home (T/F) - True
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? - Repetitive Tasks
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from
threats and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for? - Information
Security
List the computer components from oldest to newest. - vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated
circuits, microprocessor
All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer (T/F) - True
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine
information in new ways? - Artificial Intelligence
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-
dimensional space. - Virtual Reality
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 this app using? - Augmented Reality
If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology - False
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? - they
track your facebook and instagram posts and likes
What is the science that combines technology and engineering? - Robotics
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing
them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the
technology the flight simulator is using? - Virtual Reality (VR)
Margot and Thomas 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? - Virtual
Reality
New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer. - True
Dave and Peter are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive
orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the
course? - Use a LMS to put lectures and tests online
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 the time of day. How should he
decide which technology to use? - He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence
that can provide information about preferred routes
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicated effectively. Which technology
career may be a good fit for her? - Technology sales
The first generation of computers used microprocessors (T/F) - False- they used vacuum tubes
and cylindrical glass tubes
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer? - Adaptive cruise control
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? - Apple
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 (T/F) - False (AI)
In a large business, the ____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile
devices, and networks run smoothly. - Information Technology (IT)
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? - Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10% in the next year. What can the company
do to meet this goal? - Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and
devices
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will
most likely need to purchase ____. - Learning Management System
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out (T/F) -
False
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? - Microprocessors are faster,
smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in
the office or working from home (T/F) - True
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? - Repetitive Tasks
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from
threats and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for? - Information
Security
List the computer components from oldest to newest. - vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated
circuits, microprocessor
All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer (T/F) - True
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine
information in new ways? - Artificial Intelligence
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-
dimensional space. - Virtual Reality
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 this app using? - Augmented Reality
If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology - False
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? - they
track your facebook and instagram posts and likes
What is the science that combines technology and engineering? - Robotics
