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Chapter 11: The Impact of Technology

Section 2 Practice Test

1
To use telephones, faxes, and computers tat home to do the same work that would be done in the workplace is to
A)Transport
B)Communicate
C)Teleconference
D)Telecommunicate
2
What is someone who organizes and runs a business known as?
A)Owner
B)Entrepreneur
C)Manager
D)Employee
3
What is the group of individuals called where the main economic activity is creating and distributing knowledge?
A)Community
B)Global world
C)Information society
D)University
4
What word is used to define the production and consumption of goods and services?
A)Economic
B)Consumerism
C)Manufacturing
D)Distribution
5
Web site addresses that end with what are government sponsored?
A)edu
B)net
C)gov
D)com
6
What is unsolicited e-mail called?
A)Direct mail
B)Attachment
C)Junk mail
D)Spam
7
What is it called when someone else is using your personal information to steal money or credit?
A)Misdemeanor
B)Identity theft
C)Consequence
D)Intrusive
8
What word best describes something that enters your life without invitation?
A)Intrusive
B)Robbery
C)Risk
D)Problem
9
Technology has both rewards and
A)Costs
B)Ease
C)Risks
D)Options
10
Which of the following will help you manage technology?
A)Have a sense of humor
B)Use only what is important to you
C)Stay informed
D)All of the above
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