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Technology and the Family
Technology and Family Communication
Technology and the Workplace
Problems with Technology
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What is the use of science to do practical things?
Technology
100
What is an item of technology used for home entertainment? (List One)
DVD Cable and Satellite TV IPod MP3 Internet
100
What is the availability of cash, credit, or information?
Instant Access
100
What form of technology performs every kind of function at fast speeds and has become one of the most popular tools used today?
The Computer
100
Identity theft is considered a_______what in society?
Crime
200
What is a person who predicts what may happen in the years ahead?
Futurist
200
What is one problem that can occur from technology in the form of Entertainment?
TVs, video games, and computers can divide families and make them addicted. People neglect the outdoor forms of entertainment, for more thrilling forms of fun.
200
What is a home that is controlled and monitored by electronic devices?
Smart Home
200
What is now required of most workers today?
Flexibility
200
What term describes how technology enters your life without your invitation?
Intrusiveness
300
What is someone who organizes and runs a business?
An Entrepreneur
300
How has technology affected the way we eat?
Food can be made faster and easier, but at the cost of being less healthy. This is called fast food. Also it has allowed us to create chemically enhanced foods, along with the ability to store, ship and handle food.
300
What is a home with energy saving appliances, efficient heating and air conditioners, and built by recycled materials.
Green Home
300
What is public place that rents out CDs, DVDs, computer games, and eBooks?
A library
300
How does the cost of technology cause problems with healthcare?
It makes medical technological breakthroughs and treatments expensive and hard to afford, which prevents people from getting the proper treatment.
400
What is the using of a person's personal information to steal money or credit?
Identity Theft
400
What is one problem that technology causes when it relates to exercise?
People spend less time working out and being active. People want to watch sports on TV but not actually play them. People become addicted to video games and television and have no desire to move and be active.
400
What is one of the most popular forms of communication in the world today?
Cellphone
400
Our society is described as this form of society because our main economic activity is creating and distributing knowledge?
Information Society
400
What are two ways that you can manage technology and help prevent problems?
Have a sense of Humor Make time for activities that do not involve technology Use only what is important to you Stay informed
500
What is free time or important time to a family?
Leisure time
500
What is an Automatic teller Machine?
An ATM
500
What is one problem that phones cause in society today?
Accidents when driving and texting at the same time. People talking about private topics over the phone in public areas A cell phone ringing in the middle of class.
500
What are some popular forms of social networking sites in society today. (List 2)
Facebook Twitter MySpace Google Plus
500
What is the one thing that is most important when relating to technology in our world today and how we should treat technology.
How we manage technology
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