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1
Which of the following best describes the invention of the internet?
The invention of the internet is much less significant than the communications revolutions in the past.
The invention of the internet may one day have a significant effect on the world if it becomes used more widely.
The internet and its effects on the world are different in every way from the communications revolutions in the past.
The internet and its effects on the world represent a continuation of the communications revolutions in the past.
CONCEPT
Then: The Invention of the Internet
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2
Which statement about how military technology has changed the nature of warfare is true?
Wars have become less complex over time.
Technology has reduced the prevalence of close-range combat.
Wars are no longer fought on the sea.
Soldiers no longer risk their lives in war.
CONCEPT
Then: Technology for Fighting
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3
Which statement is true of all successful presentations?
They should be informal and entertaining.
They provide feedback to the audience.
They are unrehearsed and give the impression of spontaneity.
They require preparation to develop a clear message.
CONCEPT
Communicating with Technology
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4
Which statement about the future of healthcare is true?
There is nothing to be learned about the future of healthcare from studying the past.
The skills necessary to navigate the healthcare system in the future are entirely unknown.
Technology will likely have a smaller role in the healthcare system of the future.
Advancements in technology will continue to improve the quality of life
for sick or injured people.
CONCEPT
What’s Next: The Future of Medical Technology
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5
What is a primary purpose of the missile defense system?
To steal missile technology intelligence from other nations.
To detect the development of nuclear missiles in enemy countries.
To de-escalate a conflict by destroying incoming missiles.
To deter missile attacks by threatening mutual destruction.
CONCEPT
Then: Technology for Defense
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6
When and by whom was the X-ray invented?
19th century; a German physicist
19th century; a Scottish physicist
20th century; an American physicist
18th century; a French physicist
CONCEPT
Then: The Microscope and X-rays
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7
How did radio and television change how we communicate?
Messages could now be shared around the world for the first time.
Messages could now be shared with millions of people at once.
Messages could now be individually tailored to each and every recipient.
Messages could now be preserved in perpetuity.
CONCEPT
Then: Radio and Television
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8
How did the technology used to make armor in the Middle Ages affect everyday life?
Ideas about anatomy used in making armor improved medical care for farmers.
Clothing reinforced with metal helped to protect farmers in the field.
Metalworking techniques used to create armor were also used to create farming tools.
Tools for metalworking were repurposed to build roads that helped farmers market their goods.
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CONCEPT
Then: Military Technology in Everyday Life
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9
In what year was a presidential press conference first broadcast on television?
1955
1962
1940
1913
CONCEPT
Then: Leadership on Television
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10
How did Google's founders apply problem solving to existing search engine technology?
They abandoned the concept of web crawling when building their own search engine.
They were the first to use the concept of indexing for conducting internet searches.
They invented completely new tools for searching the internet, since older technology was very poor.
They adapted existing technology to make internet searches less labor-intensive, but still fast and high quality.
CONCEPT
Case Study: Google
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11
What pandemic had a devastating effect on the indigenous population of the New World?
Smallpox
Influenza
Bubonic Plague
Black Death
CONCEPT
Then: Vaccines and Antibiotics
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12
In the Information Age, agility is particularly necessary to adapt to new
__________ technology.
manufacturing
construction
communication
transportation
CONCEPT
Now: Instant Information
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13
Which of the following is true of the future of politics and political communication?
Agility and problem-solving will continue to be important skills for political success.
Politicians will rely less and less on technology to communicate with voters.
"Narrowcasting" will eventually be used as a form of political communication, although it has not yet.
It is not possible to identify any future trends in politics and political communication.
CONCEPT
What’s Next: Media and Politics
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14
Which of the following was an effect of the invention of the printing press?
Europe turned away from knowledge and entered the "Dark Ages."
New ideas about religion and politics spread throughout the world.
Fewer people had access to written information.
The production of printed material became more expensive and labor-
intensive.
CONCEPT
Then: Print Technology
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15
How has technological innovation changed military strategy?
Real-time coordination is now possible, making the military more nimble.
Strategy is no longer necessary at all.
Military actions are less complex and simpler to execute.
Military strategy relies less on communication than in the past.
CONCEPT
Now: Technology and Strategy
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What is the key to an outstanding oral presentation?
Sophisticated knowledge of PowerPoint
A charismatic personality
A lack of nerves
Careful planning and preparation
CONCEPT
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Communicating Your Message
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17
How did Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign benefit from digital technology?
It wrote countless Tweets that encouraged voters to support Obama.
It created its own 24-hour television news channel to promote Obama.
It hacked his opponents' social media accounts to discredit them.
It organized volunteers and raised a significant amount of money through online donations.
CONCEPT
Now: The 24-Hour News Cycle
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18
Which statement about the future of communications technology is true?
There is nothing to be learned about the future of communications technology from studying the past
The Internet will likely be a less critical part of our lives in the near future.
When it comes to communication and information technology in the future, agility will remain an important skill.
Technology will likely have a smaller role in communication and information sharing in the future.
CONCEPT
What’s Next: The Experience Age
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How has the healthcare community applied the skill of agility in response to the COVID-19 virus?
It was determined that the virus entered the human population by zoonosis.
Hospitals have witnessed increased demand for critical care beds.
The World Health Organization has declared the virus a global pandemic.
Scientists and drug companies have worked rapidly to develop a potential vaccine.
CONCEPT
Now: Technology and the Healthcare System
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20
Why was writing first developed?
To preserve oral traditions
To provide entertainment
To assist with record-keeping
To educate the populace
CONCEPT
Then: The Development of Written Language
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21
Select the person who is supporting their argument with evidence most
effectively.
Wanda selects only the strongest evidence from each of her sources to
support her argument.
Chris invents evidence to support his argument because his sources don't provide any.
Even though it makes his presentation quite long, Geoff uses every bit of evidence from his sources that he can find.
Tina doesn't use evidence in her presentation, because she believes her argument is strong enough on its own.
CONCEPT
Make Your Case
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22
Which statement about the future of military technology is true?
Communication will not be a focus of future military technology.
Future military technology will likely rely heavily on computers and robotics.
The military will no longer require technology to defend against traditional weapons.
The past holds few lessons for the future of military technology.
CONCEPT
What’s Next: The Future of Military Technology
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23
Regarding its purpose, a presentation outline slide can best be compared to what?
A see-saw
A firework
A road map
A color wheel
CONCEPT
Organized Communication
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Why did Harry Truman choose a “whistle-stop tour” of the country during his presidential campaign rather than using newer forms of travel or communication technology?
He did not have any other tools at his disposal.
His wife was ill and he needed to care for her.
He selected the technology that he thought would best meet his goals.
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He hadn't been educated on how to use newer technology.
CONCEPT
Then: Political Campaigns
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25
What was one benefit of Roosevelt broadcasting his Fireside Chats over the radio?
He could dispense with organizing his speeches.
He could communicate with the public directly in their homes.
He could carry on a two-way conversation with his audience.
He could speak to the public without having to rehearse.
CONCEPT
Then: Broadcasting the Presidency
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What was the purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To announce his declaration of war
To inspire soldiers to continue fighting
To console the South for losing the Civil War
To update Congress on how the Civil War was going
CONCEPT
Then: Presidential Speeches