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I-Series Computing Concepts
Stephen Haag, University of Denver
Maeve Cummings, Pittsburg State University
Alan I Rea, Jr., Western Michigan University

Emerging Technologies

Mixed Quiz

Click on the correct response for each question below.

1

The first step in automatic speech recognition is
A)feature analysis.
B)language processing.
C)pattern classification.
D)speech analysis.
2

When you experience a temporary disassociation with reality after using a virtual reality system, it is called
A)forward thinking.
B)simulator sickness.
C)a flashback.
D)backward thinking.
3

E-cash is not yet a viable option because
A)anyone can be an electronic bank.
B)there are no e-cash standards.
C)e-cash makes money laundering easy.
D)of all of the above.
4

A feasible and ethical alternative to buying software is to
A)steal it.
B)rent it.
C)share a purchased copy.
D)not use a computer.
5

A special 3-D virtual reality room is called a(n)
A)anatomical room.
B)hologram.
C)VR hologram.
D)CAVE.
6

Intelligent home appliances can be found in appliance categories such as
A)vacuum cleaners.
B)digital video cameras.
C)gas ranges.
D)all of the above.
7

_____ In the future, you may be able to communicate with appliances in your home via the Internet.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

_____ Implant chips in the human body are ethical but not legal.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

_____ Speaker-independent ASR systems can be used by anyone.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

_____ Biometrics is only used for security purposes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE




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