Ch 9.1 History of Technology

Technology refers to the _____that people have invented to make life easier.

• machines and tools
• methods and machines
• processes and methods
• tools and processes

An early invention that had a huge impact on business was the ______.

• computer
• microchip
• radio
• telephone

Computers were first used only by _____.

• colleges and universities
• large corporations
• the military
• the scientific community

When referring to handheld devices that allow users to send e-mail, list contacts, and access the Internet, “PDA” is short for ____ digital assistant.

• performance
• personal
• practical
• preferred

People who work with computers while doing business are part of the ______ workforce.

• economic
• electronic
• emerging
• employed

Using the Internet to do business is called ______.

• e-commerce
• e-mail
• e-trade
• e-workforce

A(n) _____ workflow links all the steps in a process digitally.

• computerized
• digital
• electronic
• technology

The well-known technology center located in California is called ______.

• Silicon Alley
• Silicon City
• Silicon Hill
• Silicon Valley

In years since the end of _____, electronic devices have revolutionized business and society.

• the Civil War
• the Vietnam War
• World War I
• World War II

The economies of many countries, such as _____, are based on manufacturing electronics.

• Germany and France
• India and Pakistan
• Japan and Taiwan
• Mexico and Venezuela