Exam 29: Technology and Society

Why is credit card information a security concern on the Internet? What precautions should you take to keep credit card numbers secure? How do you think e-commerce will change your life in the future?

Junk mail sent to your e-mail address is called ____.

When you use ____, no one can obtain information about you.

A terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet is called a(n) ____.

Case 29-2 Zach is relocating to another state for college. He knows he will miss his family and friends, but he's hoping he will be able to stay in touch through the Internet. Zach's new roommate told him about Facebook. What kind of site is it?

Statistics indicate that over a billion people are connected to the Internet.

____ enable groups of people to interact online through a communication media rather than face-to-face.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other recent disasters have increased awareness of the need for ____.

____ describes transactions between businesses and consumers.

Using ____, you can collaborate with other people all over the world who might otherwise never meet or know of each other.

When searching for information on the Internet, you need to use critical thinking.

Newer cars have ____________________ computers that control such systems as ignition timing and antilock brakes.

____ tags are used in electronic toll collection and in mass transit passes.

PIN stands for ____.

NASA's Mars Rover Spirit is a(n) ____ device.

Online learning makes it is possible to complete high school from home.

Effective ____________________ technologies keep credit card numbers secure.

FIGURE 29-2 What kind of computer would be in an appliance like the one shown in Figure 29-2 above?

____________________ allow exploration of hostile environments unsafe for humans.

Telecommuting saves traveling time and expense.