,TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
• Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
• Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
• Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
• Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File
Management
• Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
• Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
• Chapter 8 Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle
• Chapter 9 Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
• Chapter 10 Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
• Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
• Chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
• Chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information System
,Technology In Action, Complete, 10e (Evans et al.)
Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
1) Being means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their
capabilities and limitations.
A) computer savvy
B) technology literate
C) computer literate
D) computer competent
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology at Home
2) Unwanted or junk e-mail is called .
A) spam
B) spyware
C) adware
D) software
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology at Home
3) diseases account for about 1/5 of all deaths worldwide, and technology is used to
increase the pace of vaccine production to decrease this death rate.
A) Non-infectious
B) Degenerative
C) Infectious
D) Non-degenerative
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology on the World Stage
4) is a field of study focused on information handling and retrieval of information
automatically.
A) Computer forensics
B) Database mining
C) RFID
D) Information technology
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology and Your Career
, 5) The process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern is called
.
A) data mining
B) data searching
C) data warehousing
D) data retrieval
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology and Your Career
6) is a wearable device that hangs around your neck and consists of a camera, a
projector, and a mirror that can communicate with the Internet over wireless Bluetooth
technology.
A) FastSCAN
B) Data mining
C) Emotional-social prosthesis (ESP)
D) SixthSense
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Dig Deeper: Making Reality Even More Real
7) All of the following factors lead to better personal satisfaction, EXCEPT .
A) consumption
B) purpose
C) autonomy
D) mastery
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology and Our Society
8) 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
Section Ref: Technology and Our Society
(still chapter 1 questions, set by Prof Griffin 1 to 20…Enjoy!!)
• Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
• Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
• Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
• Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
• Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File
Management
• Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
• Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
• Chapter 8 Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle
• Chapter 9 Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
• Chapter 10 Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
• Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
• Chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
• Chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information System
,Technology In Action, Complete, 10e (Evans et al.)
Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
1) Being means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their
capabilities and limitations.
A) computer savvy
B) technology literate
C) computer literate
D) computer competent
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology at Home
2) Unwanted or junk e-mail is called .
A) spam
B) spyware
C) adware
D) software
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology at Home
3) diseases account for about 1/5 of all deaths worldwide, and technology is used to
increase the pace of vaccine production to decrease this death rate.
A) Non-infectious
B) Degenerative
C) Infectious
D) Non-degenerative
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology on the World Stage
4) is a field of study focused on information handling and retrieval of information
automatically.
A) Computer forensics
B) Database mining
C) RFID
D) Information technology
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Technology and Your Career
, 5) The process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern is called
.
A) data mining
B) data searching
C) data warehousing
D) data retrieval
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology and Your Career
6) is a wearable device that hangs around your neck and consists of a camera, a
projector, and a mirror that can communicate with the Internet over wireless Bluetooth
technology.
A) FastSCAN
B) Data mining
C) Emotional-social prosthesis (ESP)
D) SixthSense
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Section Ref: Dig Deeper: Making Reality Even More Real
7) All of the following factors lead to better personal satisfaction, EXCEPT .
A) consumption
B) purpose
C) autonomy
D) mastery
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Section Ref: Technology and Our Society
8) 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
Section Ref: Technology and Our Society
(still chapter 1 questions, set by Prof Griffin 1 to 20…Enjoy!!)
