Lesson 29 - Technology and Society

True/False	Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

____	1.	Not many jobs require knowledge of computers.

____	2.	Technology today is integrated into almost every facet of life.

____	3.	Many textbooks published today have an associated Web site.

____	4.	When searching for information on the Internet, you need to use critical thinking.

____	5.	Many people still carry large sums of money while traveling.

____	6.	It is safe to provide personal information to unknown parties.

____	7.	Statistics indicate that over a billion people are connected to the Internet.

____	8.	Online learning makes it is possible to complete high school from home.

____	9.	Telecommuting saves traveling time and expense.

____	10.	Not all states have Web sites.

Modified True/False	Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word 				or phrase to make the statement true.

____	11.	A GPS can provide location information and directions. ____________________

____	12.	Business-to-consumer (B2C) describes e-commerce transactions between businesses. ______

____	13.	Telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) technology that allows hearing-impaired people to use a telephone is an example of biometric technologies. ____________________

____	14.	In most of today’s classrooms, the students first go to the library to collect information for class projects. ____________________

____	15.	Most online companies are big businesses. ____________________

Multiple Choice	Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	16.	How long ago were Google and PayPal founded?
a.	3 years	c.	10 years	
b.	5 years	d.	20 years	

____	17.	Technology provides ____ options such as e-mail, instant messaging, blogs, and social Web sites such as MySpace and Twitter.
a.	organization	c.	productivity	
b.	communication	d.	evaluation	

____	18.	Using ____, you can collaborate with other people all over the world who might otherwise never meet or know of each other.
a.	online communities	c.	ATMs	
b.	e-commerce sites	d.	embedded computers	

____	19.	____ let you access electronic catalogs, select goods, store them in a digital cart or bag, and then check out by paying with a credit card or online account.
a.	Online learning sites	c.	Commercial Web sites	
b.	Social Networking sites	d.	Government Web sites	

____	20.	PIN stands for ____.
a.	pretty important number	c.	private information now	
b.	personal identity name	d.	personal identification number	

____	21.	____ information is a security concern on the Internet.
a.	RFID card	c.	Credit card	
b.	Frequent buyer card	d.	Library card	

____	22.	A terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet is called a(n) ____.
a.	embedded computer	c.	global positioning system (GPS)	
b.	Automated Teller Machine (ATM)	d.	point-of-sale (POS) system	

____	23.	A(n) ____ device can match patterns stored in a database with a person’s iris, retina, voice, fingerprint, or handprint to confirm or deny someone’s identity.
a.	embedded	c.	GPS	
b.	biometric	d.	robotic	

____	24.	Junk mail sent to your e-mail address is called ____.
a.	spam	c.	digital cash	
b.	ham	d.	encryption	

____	25.	____ describes transactions between businesses and consumers.
a.	Business-to-government (B2G)	c.	Business-to-business (B2B)	
b.	Radio-frequency identification (RFID)	d.	Business-to-consumer (B2C)	

____	26.	____ tags are used in electronic toll collection and in mass transit passes.
a.	Point-of-sale (POS)	c.	Biometric	
b.	Radio-frequency identification (RFID)	d.	Business-to-government (B2G)	

____	27.	Blackboard, Moodle, and Angel are examples of ____.
a.	virtual high schools	c.	learning management systems	
b.	social networking sites	d.	e-commerce sites	

____	28.	____ enable groups of people to interact online through a communication media rather than face-to-face.
a.	E-commerce sites	c.	Biometrics	
b.	Robots	d.	Online communities	

____	29.	Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other recent disasters have increased awareness of the need for ___
a.	disaster recovery plans	c.	biometrics	
b.	assistive technologies	d.	embedded computers	

____	30.	Simulation analysts need which of the following skills?
a.	Logical thinker	c.	Good memory	
b.	Good technical writer	d.	All of the above	

____	31.	NASA’s Mars Rover Spirit is a(n) ____ device.
a.	biometric	c.	global positioning system (GPS)	
b.	robot	d.	online learning	

____	32.	____ are integrated into virtually all medical equipment.
a.	E-commerce systems	c.	Personal computers	
b.	Keyless entry systems	d.	Embedded computers	

____	33.	When you use ____, no one can obtain information about you.
a.	credit cards	c.	ATM cards	
b.	digital cash	d.	debit cards	

FIGURE 29-1

____	34.	Figure 29-1 above displays what kind of Web site?
a.	Commercial	c.	Social networking	
b.	Governmental	d.	Online learning	

FIGURE 29-2

____	35.	What kind of computer would be in an appliance like the one shown in Figure 29-2 above?
a.	Robot	c.	Embedded computer	
b.	Point-of-sale system	d.	Global positioning system	

Case 29-1   MacKenzie is excited about buying a new car. She is researching and comparing options and features of new cars using the Internet but she is not familiar with a lot of the new technologies and terminology.

____	36.	MacKenzie wants to be able to start her car with the press of a button. What kind of system can accomplish this?
a.	Global positioning system (GPS)	c.	Biometric device	
b.	Keyless entry system	d.	Point-of-sale system	

____	37.	MacKenzie wants a feature that can help her if she is in an accident. Which technology should she be looking for?
a.	Global positioning system (GPS)	c.	Biometrics	
b.	Keyless entry system	d.	Robotics	

Case 29-2   Zach is relocating to another state for college. He knows he will miss his family and friends, but he’s hoping he will be able to stay in touch through the Internet.

____	38.	Zach’s new roommate told him about Facebook. What kind of site is it?
a.	Social networking	c.	E-commerce	
b.	Online learning	d.	Electronic government	

____	39.	Zach’s boss has agreed to let him continue working part-time as a webmaster even though he will be out of the state, using e-mail and the Internet to transfer files. What is this arrangement called?
a.	Encryption	c.	Online learning	
b.	E-commerce	d.	Telecommuting	

Completion    Complete each statement.

	40.	You can use databases and ____________________ to arrange and calculate data in a variety of ways.

	41.	A(n) ____________________ is an automated banking machine that allows you to deposit or withdraw money.

	42.	Effective ____________________ technologies keep credit card numbers secure.

	43.	Newer cars have ____________________ computers that control such systems as ignition timing and antilock brakes.

	44.	____________________ allow exploration of hostile environments unsafe for humans.

Matching

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

a.	E-commerce	
b.	Digital cash	
c.	Telecommuting	
d.	Critical thinking	
e.	Keyless entry system	

____	45.	A system that allows you to press a button on a remote control device to open a lock.

____	46.	A system that allows you to pay by transmitting a number from one computer to another.

____	47.	The process of analyzing or evaluating information.

____	48.	Conducting business on the Internet.

____	49.	An employment arrangement in which the employee is allowed to work from home.

Essay

	50.	Why is credit card information a security concern on the Internet? What precautions should you take to keep credit card numbers secure? How do you think e-commerce will change your life in the future?

Lesson 29 - Technology and Society		Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

	1.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-130

	2.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-130

	3.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-133

	4.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-133

	5.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135

	6.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-136

	7.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-139

	8.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	9.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142

	10.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-146

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE

	11.	ANS:	T			PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138

	12.	ANS:	F
Business-to-business (B2B)
(B2B) Business-to-business
B2B
Business-to-business
Business to business
Business to business (B2B)
(B2B) Business to business

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	13.	ANS:	F, assistive

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-144

	14.	ANS:	F, Internet

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-130

	15.	ANS:	F, small

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-139

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	16.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-130

	17.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-131

	18.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-131

	19.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-134

	20.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135

	21.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135

	22.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-136

	23.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138

	24.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	25.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	26.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	27.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-141

	28.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142

	29.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-144

	30.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-147

	31.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142

	32.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138

	33.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-140

	34.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-134

	35.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138

	36.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	37.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	38.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-132	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	39.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142	TOP:	Critical Thinking

COMPLETION

	40.	ANS:	spreadsheets

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-131

	41.	ANS:	
ATM
Automated Teller Machine
(ATM) Automated Teller Machine
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135

	42.	ANS:	encryption

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135

	43.	ANS:	embedded

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-137

	44.	ANS:	
Robots
Robotics
Robot devices

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142

MATCHING

	45.	ANS:	E	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-138

	46.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-139

	47.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-133

	48.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-134

	49.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-142

ESSAY

	50.	ANS:	
Credit card information is a security concern on the Internet because the Internet makes transactions so quick and easy, credit card numbers that fall into the wrong hands can cause lots of headaches for cardholders very quickly.

To keep credit card numbers secure, only purchase from Web sites that you know are reputable and trustworthy. Read and understand the privacy and consumer-protection policies of online companies before you buy. Be sure that any credit card information is transmitted in a secured, encrypted mode.

Answers will vary.

PTS:	1	REF:	Mod3-135	TOP:	Critical Thinking