Prereading: technologies and the community

Which of the following is NOT listed as an area impacted by technology in the community according to the learning material?

• Education and training

• Transport and travel

• Fashion and design

• Health and medicine

What is one way technology has transformed education and training in modern classrooms?

• By eliminating the need for teachers

• By introducing laptops and interactive whiteboards

• By reducing the use of any electronic devices

• By focusing only on traditional textbooks

Which of the following is an example of how technology has improved transport and travel?

• Decreasing the number of vehicles on the road

• Introducing adjustable steering columns and Bluetooth technology in cars

• Removing safety features from vehicles

• Making travel slower and less efficient

How has the introduction of global positioning systems (GPS) has impacted personal travel planning?

• GPS has made travel planning more expensive and less accurate.

• GPS allows for easier location determination and enables companies to offer affordable systems for personal use.

• GPS has replaced all other forms of navigation.

• GPS is only used by airlines and not by individuals.

How have advancements in air travel technology, such as the development of the A380 airplane, contributed to changes in community travel habits and experiences?

• The A380 has made air travel less safe and more expensive.

• The A380 has increased passenger capacity and improved the efficiency and comfort of air travel.

• The A380 has reduced the need for airports.

• The A380 has made air travel slower.

Which of the following is an example of how technology is used in the health sector to treat patients?

• Using a DVD player to watch movies

• Using plastic or carbon fibre artificial limbs to replace missing extremities

• Playing computer games for entertainment

• Shopping online for groceries

What is one way technology has impacted leisure activities?

• By making all leisure activities free of cost

• By eliminating the need for physical activity

• By introducing new materials and equipment for sports like golf

• By reducing the number of available leisure activities

Which statement best explains the ongoing role of technology in health and medicine?

• Technology in health is only used for entertainment purposes

• Technology in health is limited to creating new sports equipment

• Technology in health involves the continuous development of medication and treatments

• Technology in health is no longer advancing

A family wants to maximize their home entertainment experience. Based on the text, which combination of technologies could they use?

• Only a radio and a book

• A high definition LCD television, DVD player, game consoles, and computers for online games

• Just a mobile phone for all entertainment

• Only a stereo system

Suppose a new vaccine is developed and widely distributed. Based on the information in the text, what is a likely impact on society?

• Lives will be shortened and health will decline

• There will be no change in health outcomes

• Lives will be prolonged and saved, and individuals will maintain healthier lifestyles

• Technology will no longer be needed in health care