Which of the following is an example of a computing innovation?
a) A self-driving car
b) A new brand of paper notebook
c) A wooden ruler
d) A mechanical pencil
How do computing innovations typically impact the way people complete tasks?
a) They make all tasks easier and faster
b) They replace all traditional methods
c) They change the way tasks are completed
d) They always create new job opportunities
Which of the following is an example of an unanticipated effect of a computing innovation?
a) Faster communication through email
b) Social media leading to decreased face-to-face interactions
c) Online banking allowing for quicker transactions
d) Streaming services replacing DVDs
How can a single effect of a computing innovation be seen as both beneficial and harmful?
a) It always has only one clear impact
b) Different people may interpret the impact differently
c) Innovations are never harmful
d) The effects of innovations are predictable
Which of the following computing innovations has significantly changed the medical field?
a) Electronic health records (EHRs)
b) Whiteboards in hospitals
c) Traditional X-ray machines
d) Paper-based appointment books
What is a possible negative effect of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace?
a) It always increases productivity
b) It may reduce the need for certain jobs
c) It guarantees job security for everyone
d) It eliminates all human error
Which computing innovation has transformed global communication the most in recent times?
a) The development of social media
b) The invention of the telephone
c) The creation of the steam engine
d) The use of handwritten letters
Why is it difficult to predict all the effects of a computing innovation?
a) People always use technology exactly as intended
b) Computing innovations evolve and interact with society in unexpected ways
c) Innovations are always tested to prevent any unintended effects
d) All effects of computing innovations are known before they are released
A social media platform introduces an algorithm to show users more content they are likely to engage with. Which of the following is a paradoxical effect of this innovation?
a) Users gain exposure to a wider range of perspectives
b) The platform’s user engagement decreases significantly
c) Users become more isolated in their beliefs despite seeing more content
d) The algorithm stops working as intended over time