Quiz 5

Question 1

What is big data?

Answer 1

data sets so large or fast moving they can’t be processed with traditional tools or applications
has potential to help companies improve operations and make faster, more intelligent decisions
Volume, Variety, Velocity, Variability, Complexity

Question 2

Virtual machines

Answer 2

1 physical machine that can run many different servers

Question 3

why do organizations care about big data?

Answer 3

analyze and make sense of both the WHAT (quantitative) and the WHY (qualitative)
improve customer experiences
predict and modify behavior

Question 4

A slice of Big Data

Answer 4

more data allows us to see new, better and different

used to advance society in all areas

Question 5

How does big data affect our daily lives?

Answer 5

sports predictions, voting predictions, smartphones

Question 6

gathering big data

Answer 6

web browsing, wifi, Bluetooth, cameras, surveillance

Question 7

privacy concerns

Answer 7

what is the value of your privacy?
do you have anything you want to keep private?
Privacy is not about secrecy; it is about control

Question 8

Algorithms

Answer 8

a set of steps to accomplish a task

correctness and efficiency are what make a good algorithm

Question 9

what is artificial intelligence

Answer 9

neural network of algorithms
mimic the human brain
learning on their own

Question 10

research methods

Answer 10

Quantitative and Qualitative

Question 11

Quantitative research

Answer 11

looks at hard numbers/data

Question 12

Qualitative research

Answer 12

soft science/soft data

education

Question 13

Actual life

Answer 13

evolution, biology, health, education

relationships and communication

Question 14

Online life

Answer 14

our online lives are affecting the way we are hardwired (emojis)

Question 15

Power of the Emoji

Answer 15

they increase social capital
we react to them like we would a real human face
“business-world” acceptance
improves memory of conversations

Question 16

it’s a meme

Answer 16

understanding cultural relevance

an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture

Question 17

how is energy generated?

Answer 17

hydrocarbons, burning fossil fuels to heat water that turns turbine

Question 18

efficiency

Answer 18

doing the same amount of work or producing the same amount of goods or services with less energy

Question 19

conservation

Answer 19

using less energy regardless of whether energy efficiency has changed

Question 20

Human Impact equation

Answer 20

I = P x A x T

Question 21

I (Human Impact Equation)

Answer 21

Impact

Question 22

P (Human Impact Equation)

Answer 22

Population

Question 23

A (Human Impact Equation)

Answer 23

Affluence

Question 24

T (Human Impact Equation)

Answer 24

Technology

Question 25

fracking

Answer 25

the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc., so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas

Question 26

Four elements of climate change (generally agreed up on)

Answer 26

earth is warming human CO2 emissions disrupting the planetary climate extreme risks for humans

Question 27

meta analysis

Answer 27

compiling existing data and seeing correlations

Question 28

extreme risks for humans

Answer 28

extreme usually causes emotional reaction | not the case here, it is trying to show a specific scientific result

Question 29

defining climate

Answer 29

it's more than average weather | climate is the big umbrella

Question 30

Warming

Answer 30

scientists examine both year to year and 30 year trends to determine if the average temperature is increasing

Question 31

future's wheel

Answer 31

1) The issue 2) single variable response 3) order of consequences 4)statement of viable response uses structured brainstorming to uncover multiple levels of consequences for systems experiencing some element of change

Question 32

direct consequence

Answer 32

touch hot stove you get burned

Question 33

indirect consequence

Answer 33

because you got burned you are late to your next appointment or class

Question 34

what is the most important question we ask in science?

Answer 34

why?

Question 35

Give me two reasons why an insect-based diet is sustainable; give me one reason why it may be an unsustainable solution

Answer 35

An insect diet is sustainable because it is easy and cheap to farm them as well as the insects are full of nutritious vitamins. These diets are not sustainable because of social barriers, it is frowned upon in many cultures to eat insects.

Question 36

Unintended Consequences are ones not foreseen and intended by a purposeful action. In a short answer, explain why techniques such as CRISPR, PGD, and other embryo enhancements may have unintended consequences.

Answer 36

The technologies of CRISPR, PGD, and other embryo enhancements help us to manipulate genomes. Unintended consequences come when, for example, we use CRISPR to remove or implant a strand of DNA. We may have identified one aspect that the strand of DNA affects but we don't know the full scope of its effects. We could essentially make the situation worse rather than making it better.

Question 37

The permission received from individuals to use their tissues or perform a procedure on them, and making sure they fully understand what it is they are agreeing to allow the doctors to do is called [blank1]. (Hint: two words)

Answer 37

Informed consent

Question 38

Describe two rules that must be followed by people or companies who operate drones.

Answer 38

One rule that must be followed is the maximum altitude of 400 feet. If not kept one could accidentally take down an airplane. Another important rule is line of sight, the drone must always be seen by a person on the ground, who is either the operator or in contact with the operator.

Question 39

US government space exploration and observation projects

Answer 39

Gemini program, mercury program, Mars rover exploration, apollo exploration

Question 40

How do thieves use social engineering to steal your personal information? Explain how they do it.

Answer 40

Thieves will initially work to gain access to your email address. Once they have access they are able to send out mass emails to all of your contacts asking them for information, money, or something else, because you are in trouble and need the help. Inevitably, some of the kind souls in your contacts will respond and give the thieves what they want.

Question 41

the former soviet union piece of technology (sputnik) was able to take pictures and collect other critical information from space. It was one of the reasons for the escalation of the cold war (T/F)

Answer 41

False

Question 42

phishing

Answer 42

the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Question 43

Tell me what orbital velocity is, and what does it have to do with a satellite?

Answer 43

Orbital velocity is the velocity that an object must have in order to orbit a planet. The speed of the velocity differs depending on the distance from the surface. Satellites use orbital velocities in order to stay in orbit and perform their designated task.

Question 44

You are on campus with your smartphone. You would like to determine your GPS position. How many satellites must you connect to in order to receive an accurate location?

Answer 44

3

Question 45

at what speed must you launch a satellite to balance gravity and allow the satellite to orbit the earth

Answer 45

17,000 mph

Question 46

Explain why it is important to use a different username and password for every website.

Answer 46

If one of your profiles becomes compromised then that information becomes public knowledge and your other profiles become at risk because they have the same username and password.

Question 47

people your own age (college students) have an evolutionary advantage because evolution favors strength, intelligence, reflexes, and sexual appeal (T/F)

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Henrietta's cells contained an enzyme that allowed the DNA to duplicate over and over again. It is an enzyme we continue to study today in an effort to extend human life. what is the enzyme?

Answer 48

telomorase

Question 49

the single most limiting factor of drone use and technology today is

Answer 49

battery life