Shelly Cashman Series Lab - Exploring the Computers of the Future


Name   ____________________________________


Course and Division _______________________


Date   ___________________       Page 1 of 2 


As you step through the Interactive Lab, answer the following
questions in the spaces provided. For multiple choice
questions, enter the appropriate letter on the blank line.

1. Over time, computers have become _____________.

a. larger in size
b. smaller in size
c. slower
d. more expensive

2. A smartcard has an embedded _____________.

a. laser printer
b. mouse
c. microprocessor chip
d. CD-ROM

3. _____________ uses pattern matching.

a. Voice recognition
b. Handwriting recognition
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

4. _____________ often use special accessories such as
goggles or gloves.

a. Virtual reality systems
b. Agents
c. Cross-platform applications
d. Smartcards

5. Fiber optic cables are made of _____________.

a. human hair
b. telephone wire
c. light beams
d.  glass














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6. List three advantages of using fiber optic cables and ISDN.

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7. In the future, virtual reality will be used for training
in high risk professions. True or False? _____________ 

8. List two types of technologies that make it possible
to convert paper documents to electronic form easily.

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9. List four technologies used in an interconnected work environment.

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10. In the future, people will be able to adjust their
home network by using voice commands. True or False?
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