Quiz on Social Context of IT and Computing

What major technological breakthrough occurred during the Second World War?

• The smartphone

• Artificial Intelligence

• The World Wide Web

• The first programmable computer

What is referred to as Moore's Law?

• The rise of social media

• The increase in internet users

• The doubling of computer processing power every 18-24 months

• The introduction of the first microprocessor

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 Vs of Big Data?

• Variety

• Volume

• Velocity

• Validity

What was the first large computer network created by the US Department of Defense?

• ARPANET

• TCP/IP

• Internet

• World Wide Web

Which technology revolutionized telecommunications in the 1970s?

• Fibre optics

• Smartphones

• Satellite communication

• Transistors

What is the primary focus of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Automation and AI

• Television broadcasting

• Social media

• Email communication

What does the term 'filter bubble' refer to?

• A method of data storage

• A type of social media platform

• Personalized search results based on prior interactions

• A form of online advertising

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Network Society?

• It is based on hierarchical structures

• It excludes digital communication

• It is made up of networks

• It relies solely on traditional media

What is a significant consequence of automation in the workplace?

• More job opportunities in manufacturing

• Higher wages for manual labor

• Reduction in the number of low-skill jobs

• Increased job security for all workers

What is the primary concern regarding machine learning algorithms?

• They can perpetuate biases

• They are always accurate

• They require no data

• They are easy to develop