Technology & Society, Economics, & Politics (ITEEA 4)

John is discussing the impacts of technology on humans with his friends. Which of the following, according to him, is NOT an effect of technology on humans?

• Their preferences for Italian or Chinese cuisine.

• Their comfort with using gadgets.

• Their safety with advanced security systems.

• Their choices in online shopping.

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ITEEA.1.K/2.A

In the context of using smartphones, which statement is correct?

• Smartphones are inherently evil.

• Smartphones are inherently good.

• Smartphones are neutral, but their application can have positive or negative impacts.

• Smartphones always have desirable outcomes.

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ITEEA-1.3/5.B

When deciding to implement a new software in your company, what does this process require?

• Ignoring the negative effects such as cost and employee training.

• Only focusing on positive effects such as increased efficiency.

• Weighing both the positive effects like improved productivity and negative effects like adaptation challenges.

• Deciding without considering effects like impact on workflow or budget.

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ITEEA-1.3/5.C

Why is it crucial for a software development company like 'Tech Innovators' to consider ethics in their technology development process?

• To ensure the highest profit.

• To choose the most colorful design.

• To ensure responsible and fair use and development of their software products.

• To make their software products look appealing.

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ITEEA-1.6/8.D

In a car manufacturing plant, which of the following statements about the use of robotic arms and assembly line machines is true?

• Assembly line machines are always beneficial in increasing the number of cars produced.

• Both robotic arms and assembly line machines neither increase nor decrease the number of cars produced.

• Both robotic arms and assembly line machines can either increase or decrease the number of cars produced depending on their usage.

• Robotic arms always decrease the number of cars produced.

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ITEEA-1.6/8.E

When using a smartphone at a family dinner, which outcome is possible?

• Only good outcomes, such as sharing photos and looking up information.

• Only bad outcomes, such as distraction from the conversation and invasion of privacy.

• Neither good nor bad outcomes, it's just a device.

• Both good and bad outcomes, like sharing photos and causing distraction.

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ITEEA-1.6/8.F

Which statement about using smartphones while driving is true?

• All consequences of using smartphones while driving are intended.

• Using smartphones while driving never has consequences.

• All consequences of using smartphones while driving are unintended.

• Using smartphones while driving can sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

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ITEEA-1.9/12.G

Why is the development of AI technology like self-driving cars often debated in the tech industry?

• Because they always work flawlessly without any accidents.

• Due to the associated ethical issues such as privacy and potential job displacement of taxi drivers.

• Because it's universally accepted by all tech companies including traditional car manufacturers.

• Due to its color.

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ITEEA-1.9/12.H

Consider a person living in a modern society. Which aspect of their life is NOT likely to be influenced by their use of smartphones and the internet?

• Their fashion choices.

• Their understanding of economic issues.

• Their perspective on political issues.

• Their engagement with cultural issues.

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ITEEA-1.9/12.I

How has the introduction of smartphones like iPhone or Samsung Galaxy affected our daily routines?

• Only in gradual and subtle ways, like slowly replacing alarm clocks.

• Only in rapid and obvious ways, like instant access to emails and social media.

• Either in gradual or rapid ways, and either in subtle or obvious ways, like slowly replacing traditional methods of communication or instant access to information.

• Neither in gradual nor rapid ways, our daily routines remain the same.

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ITEEA-1.9/12.J