Question 1.1.(TCO 1) A characteristic of the Neolithic revolution was the
movement of people to villages because (Points
: 5)
cooperation was required to maintain the new technologies.
numbers were necessary for defense.
more workers were needed for the factories.
only the priests knew how to make fire.
Question 2.2.(TCO 1) In the Neolithic Revolution, the growth of communities was
a result of (Points : 5)
the use of steam as an energy source.
farming and the domestication of animals.
conquest and settlement.
new trade routes to the East.
Question 3.3.(TCO 4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki
art? (Points : 5)
It is dynamic and ever-changing.
It is collaborative.
It can involve music, poetry, video, and stories.
It relies on the talents of trained professional artists.
Question 4.4.(TCOs 2 & 8) Although
telephone systems had much in common with telegraph systems, telephone
technology was a more social technology because
(Points : 5)
the telephone was a
user-to-user technology.
the telegraph required
trained interpreters as intermediaries.
the telegraph networked
businesses and agencies.
All of the above
Question 5.5.(TCO 4) In Wiki art, the artist is (Points
: 5)
a trained professional with computer skills.
acknowledged for each individual contribution.
anyone who collaborates on creating and recreating a piece.
usually a CGI expert.
Question 6.6.(TCO 11) Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource? (Points : 5)
Journal of the American Medical Association
http://journalofaccountancy.com
Chicago Tribune
www.econlib.org
Question 7.7.(TCO 8) The term Luddite refers to (Points : 5)
investors in industrial society.
church leaders who supported child labor.
workers who rejected new technologies.
politicians who resisted factory reforms.
Question 8.8.(TCO 11) Which of the following is considered a scholarly
resource? (Points : 5)
Chicago Tribune
Journal of the American Medical Association
Dr. Phil
www.nbc.com
Question 9.9.(TCO 12) The term nanotechnology was first used to refer to (Points : 5)
genetically engineered crops.
production technology.
communication between multiple cells.
early personal computers.
Question 10.10.(TCO 12) In China, much research into genetically modified
organisms is sponsored by the state, but in the west, research is (Points : 5)
primarily publicly funded.
left solely to research universities.
driven by a handful of large for-profit corporations.
guided by public input and consultation.
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Question 1.1.You must complete all three essays. These
essays are worth 50 points each, so please take the time to think through
your answers and review them before submitting.
These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They
should contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer
to the question!). Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide
specific examples. Any quotes from the readings or external materials must
include quotation marks and an in-text citation. Failure to identify quoted
material could result in a 0 for the exam and a formal academic dishonesty
charge.
(TCOs 1 & 2)Baase
states that it is not only technologies and systems that change quickly,
but also the social impacts and controversies that are inherent in such
rapid development. Discuss some of the positive and negative aspects that
the pace of advancement has upon our culture as a whole. Use detailed
examples. (Points : 50)
Question 2.2.(TCOs 4 & 8)Discuss the specific role the Protestant Reformation played in
laying the groundwork for the advancement of communication techniques and
technologies within Western culture. (Points
: 50)
Question 3.3.(TCOs 3 & 4) How have changes in technology
affected the recording industry and our understanding of what it means to
be a professional musician? How have changes in technology affected our
access to recorded music and the control exercised by traditional
distributors? How will all these changes affect cultural trends and our
expectations of music as an art form? Provide specific examples. (Points : 50)
Solution: Devry LAS432 midterm exam