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Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
The Industrial Revolution was a (a) in the way that goods were produced. Before, they were made by (b) . After, they were made with the use of (c) . People would leave (d) to go to work in a (e) .
The railroad was important to Industrialization because it
moved raw materials and other resources to the East.
transported manufactured goods across the nation.
changed how people traveled and shopped.
All are true.
Inventions are important because they make life (a) , help businesses run more (b) , and provide means of (c) .
Match each inventor to their invention.
Wrights Brothers
airplane
Alexander Graham Bell
telephone
Samuel F. Morse
telegraph
Henry Ford
Model T
Thomas Edison
phonograph
The telephone was an improved form of (a) while the Model T led widespread (b) .
The airplane was seen as an unnecessary invention, only being used by the military at first.
True
False
According to the law of supply and demand, the greater the (a) the lower the (b)
According to the law of supply and demand, the greater the (a) the lower the (b) .
Henry Ford invented the first automobile.
True
False
Henry Ford used the (a) in order to (b) the automobile. This led to a large decrease in (c) .
Having to keep a consistent pace, tiresome labor, boring and tedious work were (a) of working on an assembly line. Having to learn one task, "generally" easy labor, and not needing an education were (b) of working on an assembly line.
The use of systems for storing, retrieving and sending information
Hardware
Software
Multimedia
Information Technology
Computers and related devices, such as keyboards, monitors and speakers
Hardware
Software
Google chrome
Microsoft Word
Programs which enable users to write papers, browse the Internet, download music and play games
Hardware
Software
Printer
Scanner
Graphics, text, video, sound and animation
Abacus
Multimedia
Hardware
Operating Systems
Which of these are examples of Multimedia?
a Youtube video with closed captions
a video with images, music and lyrics
an official music video
All of these are examples of Multimedia
Manual computing device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with moveable counters
TI-nspire
10 key calculator
Fractions
Abacus
Allows people to share information while working on different computers in different locations
Netflix
Network Systems
Among Us
Youtube
Individual who is self-employed and works directly for a company on a contract basis. Select all that apply.
Architect
Truck Driver
Freelancer
All these careers apply.
Which of these are tasks/responsibilities of professionals in this pathway?
Select information technology for their needs
Install IT systems
Help others troubleshoot IT problems
All of these are tasks
Professionals in this pathway help companies to:
Share information in offices from different locations
Improve service to customers
Both
None of these
What are some of the jobs for people working in this pathway?
they fix computers
they help users with applications
they make sure computers are running
All of these
Which are some skills needed to work in this pathway?
Acting
Creative problem solving abilities
Performing
Singing
Is it important to have attention to detail in these kind of careers?
Yes
No
Other skills needed to work in these careers are:
Good communication
Collaboration
Both
None of these
Working with computer errors/problems could be very challenging. What do these professionals need to do this job?
Passion
Patience
Be a long life learner
All of these
Do you need good listening skills to help your employees or customers solve computer problems?
Not really
Sometimes
Maybe
Yes, definitely
Working in this pathway means you will do a lot of troubleshooting. What does that mean?
It means you will figure out solutions
It means you need to be willing to learn all the time
Both
None of these
Which of these are some challenges working these careers?
You might not leave at your scheduled time
You might work weekends
Troubleshooting a problem might take longer than you think
All of these are challenges
What type of education is required to work in these types of jobs/careers?
High school diploma
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
You can have any of these and still work in these jobs
What if you have a higher education and more experience?
You are more likely to be hired and promoted
You will get paid less
They might not hire you
They might give you a free computer
Which type of apparatus do scientists use to collect visible light and separate it into bands of color seen in the image?
spectroscope
telescope
Seismograph
Space probe
The first major optical space telescope to be put into space was the
Hubble Telescope
Mir
James Webb Space Telescope
Voyager
A small robotic space probe that can move about on the surface of a planet or moon is
Orbiter
Rover
Space Station
Apollo
Unmanned space vehicles that take instruments into space to collect data are called
Satellite
Space Shuttle
Rocket
Space Probe
Scientists at NASA are planning a human mission to the space station. Which of these spacecraft would they use to deliver astronauts to the space station?
Space Shuttle
Rover
Space Probe
Satellite
A Telescope that uses a set of lenses to gather and focus light from distant objects is called a
refracting telescope
optical looking device
spectroscope
reflecting telescope
A telescope that uses a curved mirror to gather and focus light from distant objects is called a ____________
reflecting telescope
refracting telescope
spectroscope
optical looking device
All of the following are benefits of unmanned space crafts EXCEPT
instruments can be sent to places humans cannot go
not required to carry luggage (oxygen, water, food)
it can overcome any harsh atmospheric conditions
Analysis time is delayed
What are some useful benefits of satellites. choose 2
They take images of celestial objects too distant for humans to explore
Takes humans to the International Space Station
They provide television, phone, navigational services, weather
information
Deliver rovers to distant planets for observation
They travel to distant planets to test atmospheres
Space Probe
Space Shuttle
Satellite
Lander/Rover
Rocket
Which is an advantage of a space probe compared to a space shuttle?
Space probes can travel further into space since they are unmanned.
Space probes may need human intervention if problems arise.
Space probes transmit information back to Earth.
Space probes are not able to be used more than once.
What type of space vehicle is shown?
Rover
Satellite
Space Probe
Rocket
What type of space vehicle is shown?
Rover
Satellite
Space Probe
Rocket
Unmanned space vehicles that take instruments into space to collect data are called
Space Probe
Rover
Lander
Shuttle
A small robotic space probe that can move about on the surface of a planet or moon is
Rover
Lander
Rocket
Shuttle
Artificial satellites are launched into space on rockets.
True
False
(a) satellites help us communicate and even observe the distant Universe.
What tool can help us see things that are far away?
telescope
microscope
calculator
Ancient accounting tools like the quipu and abacus were used to __________,
Store Data
Replace Money
Solve Math Problems
What is the building block of all PC's? A special kind of electrical switch.
Computer
Transistor
Hard Drive
Punch cards used in mechanical computers were the earliest example of ____________.
braille
a computer program
encryption
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Parts Unlimited
Central Programming Unit
The first electronic computers were used for _____________.
Stock Trading
Calculating Trajectory and Code Breaking
Astronomy
What are the only numbers you can use in binary?
0 and 1
1 and 2
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
This technology was critical in creating microcomputers and launching the digital age.
transistor
conductor
internet
What does this code do?
Moves forward 1 time
Moves forward forever
Moves forward 5 times
Instead of focusing on making devices smaller, modern computing is about ____________________.
making them last longer
making them cheaper
making them work together
Charles Babbage designed the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine. What were these?
Mechanical Computers
Thermometers
Rulers
In which country was ABACUS invented?
Rome
India
China
Mesopotamia
Who made the first computer?
Alan Turing
Benjamin Herschel Babbage
Konrad Zuse
Charles Babbage
How did computers helped people?
Who invented the original cell phone?
W.Rae.Young
Martin Cooper
What was the name of FIRST ANDROID smartphone?
Nokia 7710
Samsung GT-I5700 Galaxy Spica.
HTC dream
how are smart phones different from cellphones?
when was the first smatphone built?
1994
2000
2010
1990
Is Android better than I.O.S?
yes
no
maybe
i guess both are good at their places
In which year , the first Apple phone was made?
11 May 2001
29 June 2007
2 November 2009
1 September 2009
Apple is known for...
•iTunes
•iPhone
•1st mass marketed personal computer
•Windows
•Microsoft Office
•xBox
•MSDOS
•Internet
•1st portable computer
•Invented the hard drive
•Invented FORTRAN
•Integrated circuit
•Moore’s law
•Pentium chip
•Hyper-threading
Microsoft is known for...
•iTunes
•iPhone
•1st mass marketed personal computer
•Windows
•Microsoft Office
•xBox
•MSDOS
•Internet
•1st portable computer
•Invented the hard drive
•Invented FORTRAN
•Integrated circuit
•Moore’s law
•Pentium chip
•Hyper-threading
TROJAN, SPYWARE AND VIRUSES ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF:
WORMS
MALIFICIENT
MALWARE
PHISHING
WHEN IS YOUR DEVICE IN THE MOST DANGER OF GETTING MALWARE?
WHEN YOU HAVE IT TURN ON
WHEN YOU ARE LOGGED IN
WHEN YOU ARE PLAYING GAMES
WHEN YOU ARE DOWNLOADING
WHILE LOOKING AT NEW SHOES, YOUR COMPUTER HAS A POP UP THAT SAYS: CLICK HERE TO TRY OUR NEW ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM! AND WHEN YOU DO, YOUR COMPUTER BEGINS TO SHUT DOWN (IT WAS A VIRUS). THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF:
SPYWARE
WORM
VIRUS
TROJAN
WHEN SOMEONE SENDS OUT MANY MANY EMAILS TO RANDOM PEOPLE, HOPING THAT MAYBE A FEW WILL REPLY AND GIVE THEM PERSONAL INFORMATION, THIS IS CALLED:
WORM
PHARMING
PHISHING
VIRUS
WE TEND TO THINK OF SPYWARE AS WHEN SOMEONE IS WATCHING YOU THROUGH YOUR CAMERA (WHICH COULD BE THE CASE) BUT IT CAN ALSO MEAN:
WHEN SOMEONE IS WATCHING YOU THROUGH YOUR WINDOW
WHEN SOMEONE IS RECORDING YOUR KEYSTROKES
WHEN SOMEONE IS KEEPING UP WITH YOUR SPENDING
WHEN PARENTS ARE MONITORING THEIR CHILDREN
PROGRAMS THAT DAMAGE OR DESTROY DATA. CLICK ALL THAT ARE CORRECT
WORM
SPYWARE
VIRUS
PHISHING
A VIRUS IS SPREAD WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:
GERMS
CONTACT
HUMAN ACTION
NOT WASHING YOUR HANDS
IF SOMETHING 'SELF-REPLICATES'. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
IT MULTIPLIES ALL ON ITS OWN
IT CAN MOVE AROUND WITHOUT HELP
IT WILL EVENTUALLY DIE OUT WITHOUT HELP
IT CAN REPEL OTHER VIRUSES
THERE IS A FILE ON THE INTERNET SITE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ON MY COMPUTER. I NEED TO COPY IT,,,OR______________IT
FAX
REPLICATE
DOWNLOAD
DELETE
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A POP UP BOX/WINDOW APPEARS WHEN I AM DOWNLOADING SOMETHING?
IGNORE IT, ITS NO BIG DEAL
IMMEDIATELY EXIT AND DONT GO BACK
YOU MAY CAN CLICK TO PROCEED
CLICK CONTINUE AND SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN
BEST PRACTICES REGARDING ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE WOULD BE TO RUN IT....
EVERY TIME YOU TURN ON YOUR COMPUTER
EVERY TIME YOU GO ONLINE
EVERY TIME YOU DOWNLOAD SOMETHING
EVERY TIME YOU GET A WARNING MESSAGE
SOMETHING TO ALWAYS LOOK FOR WHEN YOU ARE BUYING ONLINE, OR USING A BANKING WEBSITE IS:
A REALLY GOOD AND LONG PASSWORD
THE LOCK INDICATING THAT THE WEBSITE IS SECURE
TO BE SURE YOU ARE ON A LEGITIMATE WEBSITE
THAT YOU ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION CORRECTLY
A BEST PRACTICES FOR PASSWORDS WOULD BE:
KEEP IT SIMPLE ENOUGH TO REMEMBER
THE LONGER WITH MORE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHARACTERS THE BETTER
DO NOT USE SPECIAL CHARACTERS $%^&
USE ACTUAL WORDS THAT MAKE SENSE TO EVERYONE
WHEN I CHECK MY EMAIL, I HAVE ALL OF THESE EMAILS THAT APPEAR TO BE TRYING TO SELL ME SOMETHING. THEY ARE DEFINITELY NOTHING THAT I ASKED FOR OR AM INTERESTED IN. THESE EMAILS ARE CALLED.....
TRASH
MALWARE
SPAM
WEINERS
IF I AM LOOKING AT THE MENU AT 5 GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES ONLINE, THEN LATER WHEN I LOOK AT MY FACEBOOK PAGE, AN AD FOR 5 GUYS SHOWS UP.....THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF.....
SPYWARE
CREEPINESS
BROWSER TRACKING
WORM
WEBSITES LIKE TO PUT THESE IN YOUR COMPUTER. THEY HELP THEM REMEMBER WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING AT TO MAKE THE WEBSITE A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR YOU, BUT THEY ALSO GIVE THEM INFORMATION
CAKES
COOKIES
DOWNLOADS
SECRETS
As a Digital Citizen if your friend says " I want to play the same game with you." The friend wants to use your password. What do you do or say?
Share password or code and tell them when they are done to delete it and not to use it again.
Tell your friend how to make their own password for the game.
Give your friend your password or code.
What is a Virus?
Code
A type of Malware that can has bad code to harm your computer.
Your computer
What is Phishing?
Catching fish in the water.
A way to hook you the digital citizen to buy something , do something, or think a certain way.
People chatting online.
What is "Spyware"?
A digital citizen making a good choice.
A stranger
A type of Malware used to look at and take all of your private information.
What is "Malware"?
Bad software
Bad people
Bad computer
What does it mean to "Navigate" a web page?
To go one place on the web page.
To find many places on the web page knowing where to go.
To find a place and stay there then searching different places.
What is an Engineer?
Some one who types on the Internet.
Someone who solves problems by building something.
Someone who teaches code.
What is a Computer Scientist?
A person who learned the computer language and can fix a computer.
A person who plays games on the computer.
A person who is a
you tuber
The (a) was invented by Samuel Morse. It used (b) by transmitting signals through a (c) . This innovation was used for (d) .
What is the Age of Information?
The age when hand tools were replaced with power tools, manufacturing
The modern age, age of computers, digital age.
The age were larger crops were able to be produced.
A time when people read books.
What is the Age of Information?
The age when hand tools were replaced with power tools, manufacturing
The modern age, age of computers, digital age.
The age were larger crops were able to be produced.
A time when people read books.
Computers became common during the ______________ Age.
Hominid
Agrarian
Industrial
Information
