Question

Cleo wants to help her grandfather, who has limited vision, find apps that he can use easily. Which of these search strings would be most likely to help her find what she is looking for?(1 point)
Responses

systems analytics
systems analytics

adaptive technology apps
adaptive technology apps

cognitive overloading
cognitive overloading

cognitive offloading
cognitive offloading
Question 36
Recent changes in technology have caused:(1 point)
Responses

fewer threats to privacy.
fewer threats to privacy.

more threats to privacy.
more threats to privacy.

decrease in pop culture.
decrease in pop culture.

increased face-to-face communication.
Which of these statements about video streaming websites is true?(1 point)
Responses

They are watched, on average, by Americans for about an hour per day.
They are watched, on average, by Americans for about an hour per day.

They have replaced television.
They have replaced television.

They have resulted in a decrease in time spent watching videos.
They have resulted in a decrease in time spent watching videos.

They have decreased the spread of pop culture.
They have decreased the spread of pop culture.
Question 38
A web developer is most likely to do which of the following?(1 point)
Responses

supervise software developers
supervise software developers

troubleshoot computer hardware
troubleshoot computer hardware

optimize a website
optimize a website

create a database
Clark’s manager tells him that their client has decided to add three new features to a project that Clark is working on. Clark sulks and scowls the rest of the day. Clark could benefit from developing his ability to:(1 point)
Responses

be flexible.
be flexible.

be active.
be active.

be collaborative.
be collaborative.

be honest.
be honest.
Question 40
Which of these is an example of telecommuting?(1 point)
Responses

using a database to manage employees
using a database to manage employees

using a laptop to work on a train
using a laptop to work on a train

using software to manage a city’s bus schedule
using software to manage a city’s bus schedule

using technology to work from home
Which of these would be the best way to inform an employee that they are losing their job?(1 point)
Responses

instant message
instant message

personal email
personal email

group email
group email

face-to-face conversation
face-to-face conversation
Question 42
Which of these is an example of an adaptive technology?(1 point)
Responses

a faster CPU
a faster CPU

a law against online public shaming
a law against online public shaming

a computer that can be controlled via eye movement
a computer that can be controlled via eye movement

a printer
A speaker at a conference is twirling a ring around their finger. Which one of these statements is LEAST likely to reflect their state of mind?(1 point)
Responses

“I’m not sure what to say next.”
“I’m not sure what to say next.”

“My heart is beating so fast!”
“My heart is beating so fast!”

“This presentation is going so well!”
“This presentation is going so well!”

“Does the audience care about what I’m saying?”
“Does the audience care about what I’m saying?”
Question 44
Which of these is a characteristic of appropriate workplace communication?(1 point)
Responses

careful proofreading
careful proofreading

avoiding friendliness with clients
avoiding friendliness with clients

adopting newer slang
adopting newer slang

using clever emojis
Which of these statements about non-verbal communication is accurate?(1 point)
Responses

It can change the meaning of a message.
It can change the meaning of a message.

It can’t change the meaning of a message.
It can’t change the meaning of a message.

It doesn’t exist.
It doesn’t exist.

There is less of it in face-to-face communication than in electronic communication.
There is less of it in face-to-face communication than in electronic communication.
Question 46
LaTanya wants to find a job where she would plan, design, and code software. Which of these search terms should she use?(1 point)
Responses

computer engineer
computer engineer

database administrator
database administrator

software developer
software developer

web developer
Which of these statements best describes a freelancer?(1 point)
Responses

a person who works without pay
a person who works without pay

a person who works independently for more than one employer
a person who works independently for more than one employer

a person who telecommutes
a person who telecommutes

a person who uses the internet for work
a person who uses the internet for work

Answer 1

Here are the best answers:

- Cleo/helping her grandfather: adaptive technology apps
- Recent changes in technology have caused: more threats to privacy
- Video streaming websites: They are watched, on average, by Americans for about an hour per day
- A web developer is most likely to: optimize a website
- Clark could benefit from developing his ability to: be flexible
- Example of telecommuting: using technology to work from home
- Best way to inform an employee they are losing their job: face-to-face conversation
- Example of an adaptive technology: a computer that can be controlled via eye movement
- Speaker twirling a ring—LEAST likely statement: “This presentation is going so well!”
- Characteristic of appropriate workplace communication: careful proofreading
- Accurate statement about non‑verbal communication: It can change the meaning of a message
- LaTanya looking to plan, design, and code software: software developer
- Best describes a freelancer: a person who works independently for more than one employer