Non- Fiction Reading passage- Y2K

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What is the Y2K problem?

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The Y2K problem refers to the potential malfunction of computers due to the way dates were stored, specifically the issue of computers interpreting the year 2000 as 1900.

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Why did programmers shorten dates in computer storage?

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Programmers shortened dates to save memory and costs, not realizing the potential future problems it would cause.

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Which statement best describes an error caused by the Y2K bug?

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An example of an error caused by the Y2K bug is that cell phones in Japan deleted new messages.

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What was a common fear related to the Y2K bug?

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A common fear was that transportation systems would fail due to computer malfunctions.

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What was the general public's reaction to the Y2K bug?

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Many people were worried and took precautions, leading to a significant amount of preparation.

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What was one outcome of the preparations for Y2K?

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Since people prepared for Y2K, it resulted in fewer actual problems when the year 2000 arrived.

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What is one reason people believed Y2K was a serious issue?

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People believed Y2K was serious because of the reliance on computers in critical systems like banking and transportation.

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What did the author likely want to convey in the sixth paragraph of the passage?

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The author likely wanted to describe fears related to transportation and the Y2K bug.

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What is a misconception about the Y2K problem?

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A misconception is that Y2K was never a problem and that the fears were unfounded.

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What role did media play in the Y2K scare?

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Media coverage heightened awareness and fear about potential Y2K issues, influencing public perception.