Remarks of Cita Furlani - Information Technology Lab Director, NIST

Remarks of Cita Furlani - Information Technology Lab Director, NIST

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Science, Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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The video provides an overview of NIST and its Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), focusing on their role in advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. It highlights ITL's contributions to cloud computing, biometrics, cybersecurity, identity management, and software assurance. The video emphasizes collaboration with industry and international partners, and discusses emerging technologies and application areas like health IT and smart grids. NIST's unique role in testing and meeting standards is also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the everyday applications of NIST's work mentioned in the introduction?

Measuring the speed of light

Calibrating medical equipment

Ensuring accurate gasoline measurements

Developing new software languages

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mission of the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST?

To develop new consumer electronics

To support the U.S. economy through IT research

To create entertainment software

To regulate international trade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does NIST contribute to the field of cloud computing?

By creating new cloud storage devices

By setting standards for secure and interoperable systems

By offering cloud services to the public

By developing cloud-based video games

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area of research at NIST involves the study of fingerprints and facial recognition?

Biometrics

Cybersecurity

Network management

Software assurance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus of NIST's work in cybersecurity?

Designing user-friendly interfaces

Improving key management and authentication

Creating video surveillance systems

Developing new encryption algorithms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which application area does NIST work with the Health and Human Services Department?

Voting systems

Biometric security

Health information technology

Smart grid technology

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges in smart grid technology that NIST addresses?

Creating new types of batteries

Managing large amounts of sensor data

Developing new power plants

Designing consumer electronics

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does NIST contribute to the improvement of voting systems?

By training election officials

By organizing elections

By establishing stronger voting standards

By developing new voting machines

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant aspect of NIST's role in setting standards?

Creating new programming languages

Understanding how to test and meet standards

Designing consumer products

Regulating international trade

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as a unique role of NIST in the context of standards?

Testing and measuring to meet standards

Regulating financial markets

Developing new software applications

Creating entertainment content

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