IB Tech

Technology is the practical application of which of the following studies to society and industry:

• Literature

• History

• Science

• Economics

During a classroom discussion, Ethan argued that one of the following is not considered a technological innovation. Which one is it?

• The weather

• The wheel

• The Internet

• The cell phone

Which of the following is a benefit that businesses receive from using the Internet:

• Improved methods of manufacturing

• Faster connections with suppliers

• Easier use of satellite radio

• The ability to call employees on the road

Elijah and Ava are discussing how to conduct their project meetings online due to current restrictions. Elijah suggests a technology that allows them to make voice and video calls over the Internet. This technology is known as:

• Electronic Transfer of Funds.

• Expert Systems.

• Hardware.

• Voice over Internet Protocol.

A computer’s internal processor is part of its:

• virtual training.

• hardware.

• software.

• expert systems.

When Avery uses a computer program to help manage the bookkeeping tasks for Kai's startup, s/he is using

• expert systems

• networking abilities

• software

• hardware

Dr. Smith, a renowned cardiologist, inputs the symptoms of his patient, Mia, into a sophisticated computer program designed to assist in diagnosing heart-related ailments. This innovative tool is best described as a(n)

• expert system

• Voice over Internet Protocol

• virtual doctor

• computer-aided design

When a business like Grace's Cafe uses computer technology to manage its finances and move money among different accounts, it is taking advantage of

• hardware

• expert systems

• electronic data interchange

• electronic transfer of funds

In a modern factory, computers direct assembly line robots to produce cars with precision and efficiency. This technology is known as

• computer-aided manufacturing

• computer-aided design

• Internet telephony

• virtual training

Emma is planning a hiking trip and wants to ensure she remains on track. She decides to use a device that relies on what type of technology?

• Voice over Internet Protocol

• Satellite technology

• Cell phone technology

• The Internet