Ch 19 Digital Technologies

What is the definition of digital technology?

• Technology that uses analog information to develop a solution

• Technology that processes and uses digital information to develop a solution

• Technology that is not computer-based

• Technology that does not involve numbers

Which of the following is an example of communication technology used in business?

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM)

• Telephone networks (mobile and landline)

• Sourcing raw materials online

What is the purpose of a firewall in technology?

• To store and access data

• To control and operate machines

• To create high-quality documents

• To prevent unauthorised access to a computer

What is the function of a spreadsheet in technology?

• To prepare mathematical tables such as accounts

• To control and operate machines

• To create high-quality text documents

• To send information on a computer by email

What is the purpose of a podcast in technology?

• To store and manage data on the internet

• To create high-quality documents containing graphics

• To send information to customers through emails

• To communicate with voters or fans through digital recordings

What is the function of a virus in technology?

• To store and access data

• To control and operate machines

• To damage information and files stored on a computer

• To create plans for building projects

What is the purpose of cloud computing in technology?

• To reduce costs for an organisation

• To increase the amount of space required

• To disrupt the operation of the business

• To conduct market research quickly and cheaply

What is the effect of technology on costs?

• Technology leads to higher labour costs

• Technology does not affect advertising and marketing costs

• Technology can lead to lower costs and increased profits

• Technology does not reduce the cost of postage and stationery

What is the function of a webcam in technology?

• To view images and sound taken by the camera on a screen

• To search for specific keywords or information topics

• To create high-quality text documents

• To connect to the internet wirelessly

What is the purpose of a search engine in technology?

• To create high-quality documents containing graphics

• To communicate with voters or fans through digital recordings

• To send information to customers through emails

• To search through a list of programs, documents, or internet sites