Question 1

Computer _________ occurs when a complex system,such as the U.S.economy,is modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios are run against the model to determine "what-if" analysis.

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The answer of Computer _________ occurs when a complex system,such...

Question 2

All of the following jobs will be increasingly performed by robots,except:

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A)   Mundane commercial and service jobs
B)   Environmentally dangerous jobs
C)   The repair of inaccessible equipment such as space stations
D)   Jobs performed by scientists, engineers, and techniciansE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What kind of society is being created by the growth in information industries?

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A)   Knowledge-independent global society
B)   Knowledge-dependent global society
C)   Knowledge-independent local society
D)   Knowledge-dependent local societyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Trend projection is the examination of a trend to identify its nature,causes,speed of development,and potential impacts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which trend has the following potential business impact? The time to get products and services to market is being shortened by technology.

Accepted Answer

A)   The global economy is becoming more integrated
B)   Pace of technological innovation is increasing
C)   The economy and society are dominated by technology
D)   Time is becoming one of the world's most precious commoditiesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

How long does a product's entire life cycle last today?

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A)   4 weeks
B)   40 weeks
C)   4 months
D)   4 yearsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Organizations anticipate,forecast,and assess future events using a variety of rational,scientific methods including:

Accepted Answer

A)   Trend analysis
B)   Trend monitoring
C)   Trend projection
D)   All of theseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

What is teleliving?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using digital paper and the Internet to conduct a few aspects of life seamlessly
B)   Using information devices and the Internet to conduct a few aspects of life seamlessly
C)   Using digital ink and the Internet to conduct all aspects of life seamlessly
D)   Using information devices and the Internet to conduct all aspects of life seamlesslyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

The study of historical events in order to anticipate the outcome of current developments is called _________ analysis.

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The answer of The study of historical events in order...

Question 10

The world's population is expected to double over the next ___________ years.

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The answer of The world's population is expected to double...

Question 11

What are the life expectancies for men and women in many developed countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Over 65 years for males and over 75 years for females
B)   Over 80 years for males and over 75 years for females
C)   Over 75 years for males and over 80 years for females
D)   Over 80 years for males and over 65 years for femalesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is becoming one of the world's most precious commodities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ebusiness
B)   Energy
C)   Currency
D)   TimeE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What is trend analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
B)   A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
C)   Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
D)   Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what if" analysisE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime,anywhere?

Accepted Answer

A)   Digital ink
B)   Radio Paper
C)   Digital paper
D)   Electronic inkE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years.

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The answer of Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years....

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential business impact from autonomic computing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robotic sales people will take on human appearances and have the ability to perform all tasks associated with a sales job.
B)   People will move through a constant stream of information summoned at the touch of a finger.
C)   Computers will be able to "self-heal."
D)   Computers will be able to "self-protect."
E)   Computers will be able to "self-heal" and Computers will be able to "self-protect."F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

What is trend monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)   When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
B)   A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
C)   Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
D)   Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what if" analysisE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

__________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime,anywhere.

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The answer of __________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display...

Question 19

On average,how many years longer does each generation live than the previous in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   One
B)   Two
C)   Three
D)   FourE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Angola is one of the countries that are expected to have the largest increases in population between 2000 and ___________.

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The answer of Angola is one of the countries that...

Exam 32: Global Trends

__________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime,anywhere.

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Which trend has the following potential business impact? The time to get products and services to market is being shortened by technology.

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The world's population is expected to double over the next ___________ years.

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Organizations anticipate,forecast,and assess future events using a variety of rational,scientific methods including:

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What are the life expectancies for men and women in many developed countries?

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Which of the following is a potential business impact from autonomic computing?

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What is trend monitoring?

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What is trend analysis?

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Which of the following is becoming one of the world's most precious commodities?

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The study of historical events in order to anticipate the outcome of current developments is called _________ analysis.

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All of the following jobs will be increasingly performed by robots,except:

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Trend projection is the examination of a trend to identify its nature,causes,speed of development,and potential impacts.

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What kind of society is being created by the growth in information industries?

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What is teleliving?

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How long does a product's entire life cycle last today?

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Angola is one of the countries that are expected to have the largest increases in population between 2000 and ___________.

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Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years.

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What is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime,anywhere?

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Computer _________ occurs when a complex system,such as the U.S.economy,is modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios are run against the model to determine "what-if" analysis.

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On average,how many years longer does each generation live than the previous in the United States?

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