Technology Quiz

Toby and Zak are discussing different types of technologies. Which of the following best describes a disruptive technology?

• A technology that improves upon existing products or services but does not fundamentally change them.

• A technology that significantly changes the way businesses or industries operate, often displacing established technologies and creating new markets.

• A technology that is primarily focused on satisfying niche market demands.

• A technology that introduces new features to an already established market.

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes disruptive technology as one that fundamentally alters business operations, often replacing existing technologies and creating new markets, unlike the other options which focus on improvements or niche markets.

Ed and Luke are discussing their favorite ways to watch movies and TV shows. Ed mentions that an online portal that provides access to a variety of media entertainment is called a

• Netflix.

• broadcast service.

• gateway.

• streaming service.

Answer explanation

Ed refers to an online portal for media entertainment, which is best described as a 'streaming service.' This term specifically denotes platforms like Netflix that allow users to watch content online.

Emilie noticed that her car’s steering wheel vibrates under her hand when the car drifts out of its lane. What sort of feedback is this providing?

• Haptic feedback.

• Visual feedback

• Auditory feedback

• Temporal feedback

Answer explanation

The vibration of the steering wheel provides haptic feedback, which is a tactile response that alerts Emilie to the car drifting out of its lane. This type of feedback engages the sense of touch.

Cie wants to start an online store to sell handmade crafts. What is the name of the technology that facilitates transactions between businesses and consumers that often eliminates the need for a 'bricks and mortar' store?

• Electric-commerce

• Electronic-commerce

• Electronic-computerisation

• Electric-computerisation

Answer explanation

The correct term is 'Electronic-commerce', which refers to online transactions between businesses and consumers, allowing sales without a physical store. The other options are incorrect variations.

Cie and Zak are discussing various apps. Which of the following is an example of a social networking app?

• Facebook

• Google

• Waze

• Bing

Answer explanation

Facebook is a social networking app that allows users to connect, share content, and communicate with others. In contrast, Google, Waze, and Bing serve different purposes, such as search and navigation.

Luke and Emilie are exploring new technologies. Which of the following best describes Augmented Reality (AR)?

• A technology that enables users to communicate with each other in virtual spaces.

• A technology that replaces a user's physical surroundings with computer-generated surroundings.

• A technology that overlays digital information or virtual objects onto the real-world environment.

• A technology that enhances the user's physical abilities or senses through wearable devices.

Answer explanation

Augmented Reality (AR) is best described as a technology that overlays digital information or virtual objects onto the real-world environment, enhancing the user's perception of reality.

Emilie is explaining Blockchain technology to her friends. Which of the following best describes Blockchain technology?

• A type of cryptocurrency technology that is used exclusively for online transactions.

• A centralised database where information is stored and managed by a single entity.

• An encryption technique used by financial institutions that ensures data transmissions over the internet remain secure.

• A ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers in a decentralised manner.

Answer explanation

Blockchain technology is best described as a ledger that records transactions across multiple computers in a decentralised manner, ensuring transparency and security, unlike the other options which misrepresent its nature.

Zak and Luke are discussing technology solutions. Which of the following statements is correct?

• Human-centric computing (HCC) is an approach that focuses on designing and developing technology solutions with a primary emphasis on meeting the needs and behaviours of human users.

• Key aspects of human-centric computing (HCC) include user-centred design and accessibility.

• Human-centric computing incorporates principles derived from disciplines like human-computer interaction (HCI)

• All of the statements are correct.

Answer explanation

All statements about human-centric computing (HCC) are correct. HCC emphasizes user needs, includes user-centred design and accessibility, and draws from human-computer interaction principles.

Zak's company is considering moving to Cloud computing. A significant benefit of Cloud computing is

• Business need not suffer any downtime due to unreliable internet connectivity.

• Cloud computing allows businesses to scale resources up or down quickly and easily, without incurring significant costs to change/upgrade the infrastructure.

• Cloud computing makes data recovery a lot more difficult and therefore the data is more secure.

• Sensitive data is a lot more secure on the Cloud.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that cloud computing enables businesses to quickly and cost-effectively scale resources, which is a significant advantage over traditional infrastructure that requires costly upgrades.

Ed is working on a new app and wants to ensure it is user-friendly. Which statement best describes User Experience (UX)?

• UX is the testing stage of a new product in development.

• UX is the study of how users guide software developers when they are creating a new product.

• UX is the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product, especially in terms of how easy or enjoyable it is to use.

• UX is a step in the process of how websites are ranked within search engines.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines UX as the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product, focusing on ease and enjoyment, which is essential for Ed's goal of creating a user-friendly app.