Emerging Technology Vocabulary

Application Service Providers are:

• companies that provide software applications over a network

• hardware manufacturers

• internet service providers

• cloud storage providers

Mia is exploring different forms of content creation for her new blog. She comes across Audioblogs. What are Audioblogs?

• A type of video content

• A form of content that combines audio and blogging

• A written blog post

• A type of social media platform

Emma is learning about blockchain technology in her computer science class. She wants to understand its primary function. Which of the following best describes the primary function of blockchain?

• A system for tracking digital currency transactions

• A method for encrypting data

• A type of social media platform

• A tool for creating digital art

What is the primary function of clickers in educational settings?

• To facilitate interactive learning by collecting student responses

• To serve as a type of classroom footwear

• To act as a brand of educational gadgets

• To be used as a musical instrument in lessons

What is the primary advantage of using Edge computing in a network?

• It reduces the need for cloud storage

• It enhances data processing speed by reducing latency

• It centralizes data processing

• It increases the cost of data management

Mashups are:

• a type of music genre

• a combination of different elements

• a type of dance

• a programming language

Kai is working on a project where he needs to control various sensors and motors. He decides to use a Microcontroller because it is:

• a small computer on a single integrated circuit

• a type of software

• a large-scale computer system

• a peripheral device

Evelyn is working on a nanotechnology project that involves the study and application of extremely small things, often at the atomic or molecular level. Which of the following fields does her project primarily belong to?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Engineering

What is Really Simple Syndication (RSS)?

• A web feed that allows users and applications to access updates to websites in a standardized, computer-readable format

• A type of social media platform

• A programming language

• A web browser

What is telepresence technology primarily used for?

• To enable a person to experience a location remotely as if they were physically present

• To facilitate audio-only communication between distant parties

• To transport individuals instantaneously to another place

• To create immersive virtual reality gaming experiences