Unit 1

Question 1

Crisis Mapping

Answer 1

The real-time gathering, display and analysis of data during a crisis.

Question 2

Digital Divide

Answer 2

The gap between those who have access to the internet and technology and those who do not.

Question 3

Use of simulations

Answer 3

To plan ways to prevent future disasters and how to respond to it if it were to occur.

Question 4

Virtual Choir

Answer 4

A choir where the singers don’t have to be present in the same room and their voices recorded at different times.

Question 5

QR (Quick Response) Codes

Answer 5

2D barcodes with readers available for smartphones and other devices. Unlike 1D, they can store way more information.

Question 6

Kickstarter

Answer 6

A crowdfunding platform where people with ideas can ask for funding to pursue them.

Question 7

Web 2.0

Answer 7

The change of the World Wide Web that shifted its focus on user-generated content from static web pages. Examples being social networking, blogs, wikis, etc.

Question 8

Autonomy

Answer 8

The freedom to work without constant direction and control.

Question 9

Mastery

Answer 9

The feeling of confidence and excitement over seeing your skills progress.

Question 10

Purpose

Answer 10

The understanding that you are working for something larger than yourself.

Question 11

What does it mean to be ‘Computer Literate’?

Answer 11

It means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations, and how to use them safely and efficiently.