Module 1 - The impact of technology

Question 1

Explain society’s reliance on technology

Answer 1

We rely on technology for keeping track of records, finances, entertainment, and keeping up with society.

Question 2

What is digital literacy

Answer 2

Having current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies. It’s essential to careers, contributing to global communication, and participating effectively in the international community.

Question 3

What is a computer?

Answer 3

An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. It can accept, process, and store information for future use.

Question 4

What is data?

Answer 4

Raw facts like numbers and text

Question 5

What is hardware?

Answer 5

The device itself and its components. This includes wires, cases, switches, electronic circuits. It’s the physical components that make up the computer.

Question 6

Software?

Answer 6

The programs and apps that instruct the computer to perform tasks. Processes data into meaningful information.

Question 7

The brief history of computers

Answer 7

The first generation used vacuum tubes that controlled the flow of electrons. Availability were limited, large, quickly wore out.
Second generation: Transistors replaces vacuum tubes, smaller, cheaper, more reliable.
Third Gen: Integrated circuits
Microprocessor
Computers for personal use became popular.
Personal computers (PC)

Question 8

What’s a microprocessor and who introduced it?

Answer 8

The brains of the computer, a chip that contains a central processing unit (CPU) introduced by Ted hoff.

Question 9

What’s the IoT

Answer 9

The internet of things, an environment where processors are embedded in every project imaginable. Communicate with one another via internet or wireless network. Referred to as smart devices

Question 10

Examples of IoT

Answer 10

Alarm clocks, coffeemakers, thermostats, navigation systems.

Question 11

Embedded computer

Answer 11

Part of the IoT, a computer that functions as one component in a larger product with a specific purpose. They enhance a product and have limited hardware. Embedded computer in a printer can monitor ink levels, paper levels, and paper jams.

Question 12

What are the uses of Artificial Intelligence?

Answer 12

Speech recognition, virtual reality, logical reasoning, creative responses.

Question 13

What is the purpose of AI?

Answer 13

The technological use of logic and prior experience to simulate human intelligence.

Question 14

What is the goal of AI?

Answer 14

Minimize the gap between what a machine can do and what a human can do.

Question 15

What is Virtual reality?

Answer 15

The use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a 3-dimensional space.

Question 16

What is Augmented reality?

Answer 16

A type of VR that uses an image of an actual place or thing and adds digital information to it.

Question 17

What are some personal uses for technology?

Answer 17

Daily life we interact with embedded computers in stores, public transport, cars. Assistive technologies to help the disabled. Green computing practices to reduce the impact of electronic waste like sleep mode.

Question 18

What is the digital divide?

Answer 18

The gap between those who have access to technology and its resources/information, especially on the internet and those who do not.

Question 19

Technology in daily life

Answer 19

Natural language processing - Virtual assistance, Video games, navigation apps, security.

Question 20

use of technology to enhance productivity

Answer 20

Robotics, useful in situations where it is dangerous or inconvenient to use a human. Robotic arms and cameras can assist surgeons. Enterprise computing large companies using technology specific to its department.

Question 21

Uses of technology to assists users with disabilities

Answer 21

Screen readers, Alternative texts, captioning and speech recognition software, input devices for people with physical disabilities.

Question 22

Green computer examples

Answer 22

Recycling products, using paperless communications, telecommuting to save gas

Question 23

What program helps green computing?

Answer 23

ENERGY STAR program helps reduce the amount of electricity used by computers.

Question 24

Uses of technology in the professional world

Answer 24

IT careers, collaboration projects, communications, telecommuting (working from home)

Question 25

What is an intelligent work place?

Answer 25

The use of technology to enable workers to connect to the company’s network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferences.

Question 26

Uses of technology is K-12

Answer 26

Social media to promote school events, work collaboratively on group projects, teach concepts.

Question 27

What is an intelligent classroom?

Answer 27

Online productivity software that enables students to work together on projects and send assignments to the teacher to reduce paper printouts.
Facilitates learning and communication.

Question 28

Technology in higher education

Answer 28

Uses a learning management system to set up web-based training sites where students can check their progress in a course, access e-books, take practice tests, and communicate.

Question 29

Uses of technology in healthcare:

Answer 29

mHealth (mobile health) healthcare professionals using digital devices to to access health records in the cloud, monitoring conditions and treatments, reducing the need for visits to the doctor. Track prescription info, texts reminders to take meds or refill. Tiny camera surgery, 3D printing skin, prosthetics, and casts.

Question 30

Technology in transportation industry

Answer 30

Handheld computers to scan codes on packages or containers, track packages, GPS.

Question 31

Technology in manufacturing

Answer 31

Computer aided manufacturing to streamline production and ship products quickly. Also used when work is too dangerous, robots are used. Pairing robots and humans increases efficiency. M2M, Machine to machine which use computers to monitor computer assembly lines.

Question 32

Preparing for a career in technology

Answer 32

Professional online presence, obtaining certifications.