Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Computer literate

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2
Q

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

A

Digital Divide

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3
Q

A digital home will have in its house;

A

All;
Internet
Computer
Digitally controlled home systems

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4
Q

This process is used by some retailers to study trends.

A

Data mining

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5
Q

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

A

Cameras

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6
Q

Shipping companies notify you within ___ of a package delivery.

A

Minutes

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7
Q

Many museums can be seen from a…

A

Website gallery

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8
Q

Every year computer gaming has better…

A

Graphics

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9
Q

Computers in education are growing by

A

All
Online classes
Smart boards
Digital textbooks

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10
Q

Analyzing computer systems to gather potential evidence is…

A

Computer forensics

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11
Q

RFID tags are used to…

A

Tag, track, and monitor animals

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12
Q

Farmers can monitor conditions and activate equipment to protect crops by

A

Computerized sensors

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13
Q

Modern tractors are equipped with

A

Air Conditioning, TV, GPS

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14
Q

Consumer demand for these computer subsystems continue to grow.

A

GPS
Digital Music Systems
Voice-Controlled phones

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15
Q

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

A

Forecasting

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16
Q

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

A

Patient simulators

17
Q

Athletes use computers to

A

Analyze performance,
Record stats
Improve their game