Chapter 1

Question 1

Being _____ means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations.

Answer 1

Computer literate

Question 2

The difference between people with and without access to computers/internet and is known as the…

Answer 2

Digital Divide

Question 3

A digital home will have in its house;

Answer 3

All;
Internet
Computer
Digitally controlled home systems

Question 4

This process is used by some retailers to study trends.

Answer 4

Data mining

Question 5

Retail stores’ main way to watch customers is by use of;

Answer 5

Cameras

Question 6

Shipping companies notify you within ___ of a package delivery.

Answer 6

Minutes

Question 7

Many museums can be seen from a…

Answer 7

Website gallery

Question 8

Every year computer gaming has better…

Answer 8

Graphics

Question 9

Computers in education are growing by

Answer 9

All
Online classes
Smart boards
Digital textbooks

Question 10

Analyzing computer systems to gather potential evidence is…

Answer 10

Computer forensics

Question 11

RFID tags are used to…

Answer 11

Tag, track, and monitor animals

Question 12

Farmers can monitor conditions and activate equipment to protect crops by

Answer 12

Computerized sensors

Question 13

Modern tractors are equipped with

Answer 13

Air Conditioning, TV, GPS

Question 14

Consumer demand for these computer subsystems continue to grow.

Answer 14

GPS
Digital Music Systems
Voice-Controlled phones

Question 15

Used by surgeons to perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers;

Answer 15

Forecasting

Question 16

Medical students can train on these to experience firsthand how a human would react to a particular treatment.

Answer 16

Patient simulators

Question 17

Athletes use computers to

Answer 17

Analyze performance,
Record stats
Improve their game