Digital Innovation 2320 – preparation questions for Mid-term
Note: questions and possible answers appear in a random order within this file
The features of the metaverse cannot exist without _____.
> non-fungible tokens
> natural language processing
> blockchains
> cloud computing
How will Web3 change the way blockchains work?
> Users will use more advanced forms of blockchains.
> Users will give the server owner more rights to monetize their data.
> Users will be able to store more data in blockchains.
> Users will have more control and ownership over their data.
What is the name of the operating system that powers a large percentage of web servers in the world?
> Linux
> Windows
> Mac OS
> Android
What is IoT?
> Interconnection of Telecommunication networks
> Internet of Things, the Internet of connected devices
> A new mobile advertising format
> A new mobile network technology
________________includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
> Utility software
> Collaborative systems
> Private cloud
> Enterprise software
________________allow users to brainstorm ideas together without the necessity of physical, face-to-face
meetings.
> Utility software
> Private cloud
> Collaborative systems
> Enterprise software
When did Web 2.0 emerge?
> In the late 1970s
> In the late 1990s
> In 1980
> In the late 2000s
Where and when can we date the first industrial revolution?
> Germany in the early 1900s
> Britain in the late 1700s
> The USA in the early 1900s
> Britain in the late 1800s
______________where a service provider sections off the web server space for a specific organization.
> Utility software
> Private cloud
> Virtualization
> Enterprise software
How do the levels of vehicle automation differ?
> By their connectedness to other vehicles
> By their need for human intervention
> By their ability to navigate
> By their use of machine learning
An application software is…
> a software to run the computer.
> a software to connect a computer to other computers.
> a software to accomplish a specific goal.
> a software to keep the computer running well.
What is open-source software?
> Open-source software makes the source code available for anyone to copy and use
> Open-source software is the database from which a data is gathered
> Open-source software is an application which acts as a data harmonizer
> Open-source software aggregates different source of data from web-scrapped data to manually
registered data
Which way of entering the metaverse overlays the physical world with digital visual, auditory, or other
sensory information?
> None of the choices.
> augmented reality
> visual reality
> "shopping mall" reality
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) applications do what?
> Manage the data and business processes across a company.
> All of the choices.
> Integrate different functional areas of a company.
> Operate using a centralized database.
What does distributed ledger technology bring to all transactions?
> Timeliness
> Taxation and reporting
> Machine learning and device triggering
> Not needing to trust other human actors
What technology initiated the second industrial revolution?
> Nuclear power
> The World Wide Web
> Electricity
> The Internet
What is the term that indicates the size of data that can be moved within the computer and is supported
by both Windows 10 and Mac OS?
> 32-bit
> 8-bit
> 64-bit
> 16-bit
Which of the following is <strong><u>not</u></strong> an application?
> iTunes
> Google Chrome
> Microsoft Excel
> Android
Which of these actions are possible with an open-source software?
> View the source code of the application
> All of the choices
> Modify the source code of the application
> Use the software freely
What is one disadvantage of cloud computing?
> You are limited by the memory or disk space on your computer.
> You have to pay for each individual copy of the software.
> You cannot scale to a large number of users easily.
> You are relying on a third-party to provide the services.
What are the two main types of software?
> Personal productivity and enterprise-wide software.
> Application software and enterprise-wide Software.
> Operating Systems and Application Software.
> Apps and Data Analysis.
Software that you purchase _________.
> can be resold by you.
> is not owned by you. But, you have bought the license to use it.
> is leased to you for a given period of time.
> is owned by you.
John is developing a metaverse strategy team. What type of potential team members should he identify
for this purpose?
> those who are comfortable working across multiple disciplines
> those who know how to formulate a good strategy
> those who are forward-thinking and enjoy embracing challenges
> those who are aware of the challenges businesses face in moving to the metaverse
What is the name of the program that loads the operating system into the computer?
> File program
> Memory program
> Boot program
> Application program
What is the term used to describe a software application that becomes so essential that large numbers of
people will buy a device just to run that application?
> Essential app
> Killer app
> Popular app
> Vital app
_________________software where users can create and edit documents.
> Word processing
> Utility software
> Collaborative systems
> Enterprise software
_____________software where source code is available to others.
> Utility software
> Open source
> Virtualization
> Enterprise software
Why is a white paper used to introduce cryptocurrencies to the marketplace?
> None of the choices.
> to designate the regulatory agency overseeing the cryptocurrency
> to explain the legality of the cryptocurrency in the user's country
> to describe the cryptocurrency’s purpose and technology
The world is experiencing a new industrial and technological revolution impacting work, education,
communication, etc. Which qualities best describe this fourth industrial revolution?
> Velocity, variety, veracity
> Impact, veracity, and depth
> Velocity, scope, and impact
> Scope, speed, and velocity
Which one is NOT a programming language used to create modern software applications?
> Java
> C++
> MIS
> Python
What was the main characteristic of the websites in The First Wave of the Internet?
> They were largely focusing on broadcasting static information
> They were ubiquitous and connected
> They were app-native and mobile-friendly
> They were dynamic and interactive
What is the major downside of increased connectedness?
> Decreased change and improvement
> Increased frequency of errors
> Dependency on connections and vulnerability to threats
> Complacency and laziness
What are the functions of the operating system?
> All of the choices
> To provide a platform for developers to write software applications
> To provide the user-interface components
> To manage the hardware resources of the computer
Which of the following are examples of application software?
> All of the choices
> Microsoft Word
> Google Docs
> Candy Crush
What was the most important technology that triggered the third industrial revolution?
> The FTP
> The TCP/IP
> The transistor
> The IoT
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of cloud computing?
> Installation and upgrades are handled by the cloud supplier.
> Your information is stored on someone else’s computer.
> Services can be leased for a limited time on an as-needed basis.
> You can get access to your cloud information from any computer connected to the Internet.
Ann, her company's marketing manager, is exploring entry into the Web world. How should she start her
exploration?
> None of the choices.
> Let customers participate in building the new world in the metaverse.
> Collaborate with individuals from outside her company.
> Give her marketing team space to try new things and take risks.
SportswearUK is using the metaverse to attract new customers to its line of workout attire. How can the
company receive the largest positive response from potential customers?
> Establish a customer loyalty program that provides free digital items.
> Use a CRM system.
> Provide a forum for new customers to tell their personal fitness stories in return for digital rewards.
> Create an interactive experience in which customers seek and discover content that interests them.
How did the shift from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 change the ways companies conducted business?
> None of the choices.
> During the Web 1.0 era, people started interacting with each other more.
> During the Web 2.0 era, companies created tools that enabled more participation online.
> During this shift, Web 1.0 faded and Web 2.0 took over in popularity.
Why is interoperability an important part of a company doing business in the metaverse?
> Rewards can be paid in digital assets or in cryptocurrency per user preference.
> Products can move easily between platforms and environments.
> Interoperability is needed to improve cybersecurity.
> The company's platform can support both Apple and Android mobile devices.
What is the difference between virtual reality and augmented reality?
> Virtual reality is more immersive, while augmented reality is more accessible
> Virtual reality is computer generated, while augmented reality is data driven
> Virtual reality creates a new environment, while augmented reality merges the real and virtual worlds
> Virtual reality uses headsets, while augmented reality uses smartphones
Ki sees an opportunity to use virtual reality as a way to train her salesforce on new products. What is the
most significant advantage of this relatively inexpensive training?
> It can provide realistic situations in a low-risk environment.
> It can change the training process.
> It can be provided to a wider audience of salespeople.
> It can provide insights on potential products that have not been introduced.
What is the term for software that is rented rather than purchased and is accessible through the Internet?
> Cloud computing
> Web application
> Software as a service (SaaS)
> Software as a product (SaaP)
_______________is the process of using software to simulate a computer or some other device.
> Word processing
> Private cloud
> Enterprise software
> Virtualization
What branch of computer science is related to developing systems which are able to process information
the same way humans do?
> Cognitive computing
> Machine optimization
> Data mining
> Artificial design
Imagine that a blockchain transaction generates 3 blocks. Where are these blocks stored?
> None of the choices
> Each block will be stored on a different miner’s computer.
> The 3 blocks will be stored on each miner’s computer.
> Each block will be stored on a different miner’s computer, but the central server knows the 3 hashes to
be able to link them together.
