Cyber07: Cybercities Practice Exam!!

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Hi Tutorial 7! I put together this practice exam from the practice quizzes we all made up! Hope this helps. Happy studying! :)Carole

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1.

1. The development of modern computer/information processing can be divided into which 4 categories?
- A.
  
  The pre-industrial age; the industrial age; the mechanical age; the information age
- B.
  
  The premechanical age; the mechanical age; the electro-mechanical age; the electronic age
- C.
  
  The mechanical age; The electro-mechanical age; the electronic age; the wireless age
- D.
  
  The premechanical age; the electro-mechanical age; the electronic age; the cyber age
2.

Timeshifting, compressed work week, and job sharing are all examples of:
- A.
  
  Lenient scheduling
- B.
  
  Flexible work options
- C.
  
  Methods of scheduling to avoid
- D.
  
  Unrealistic ideas
3.

By examining community studies, Marcia Pelly Effrat isolated _____________:
- A.
  
  Four Community Types
- B.
  
  Four Major Research Traditions
- C.
  
  Four Functions of a Community
- D.
  
  None of the above.
4.

Which philosopher believed that if we all follow our own sense of the common good, we will end up with a community with all the proper attributes?
- A.
  
  Hillery Earlier
- B.
  
  Robert Bellah
- C.
  
  Adam Smith
- D.
  
  Juergan Habermas
5.

The concern of having one's personal information be collected and used is:
- A.
  
  Privacy of the person
- B.
  
  Privacy of personal communications
- C.
  
  Privacy of personal data
- D.
  
  Privacy of personal behaviour
6.

Marshall McLuhan said:
- A.
  
  We cannot fully understand the repercussions of the present until the future.
- B.
  
  History is destined to repeat itself and the prospects are not looking favourable.
- C.
  
  We drive into the future using only our rear-view mirror.
- D.
  
  If there is any hope for the future it lies in the power of technology to repair the mistakes of the past.
7.

Full internet connectivity was achieved in 2001. The last place to get connected was:
- A.
  
  Antarctica
- B.
  
  Russia
- C.
  
  Norway
- D.
  
  South Africa
8.

Telework involves taking people to work, rather than taking the work to people.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

*refresher*Which of the following is not one of the five stages of the Mercantile model?
- A.
  
  Economic Maturity and Central Place Infilling
- B.
  
  Establishment of Exterior Depot Centres
- C.
  
  Emergence of Farm-based Staple Production
- D.
  
  Harvesting of Natural Resources
10.

The potential impact(s) of the Information Revolution on communities is/are:
- A.
  
  Where we live
- B.
  
  With whom we socialize
- C.
  
  What jobs we do and where we do that job
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

The virtual community of a MUD stands for:
- A.
  
  Multiple-Usage Domain
- B.
  
  Multi-User Detection
- C.
  
  Multiple-Unit Domain
- D.
  
  Multi-User Dungeon
12.

There are two federal privacy laws in Canada. Which of the following is one of them?
- A.
  
  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)
- B.
  
  Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- C.
  
  Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
- D.
  
  Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
13.

According to Lewis, what was the key factor in each significant stage of development of our cities and of our urban community?
- A.
  
  technology
- B.
  
  Transportation
- C.
  
  energy
- D.
  
  Machinery
- E.
  
  None of the above
14.

Network Neutrality refers to:
- A.
  
  An agreement to use the internet for "neutral" and censored content; the "cleanup" of the internet.
- B.
  
  Equal treatment of all Internet content and applications; no content biases.
- C.
  
  consistent internet access worldwide; the neutralization of the "two tier" Internet.
- D.
  
  the abolition of computer and network viruses.
15.

*refresher*The understanding that large cities grow faster than smaller cities refers to what concept?
- A.
  
  Suburbanization
- B.
  
  Metropolitanization
- C.
  
  Industrialization
- D.
  
  Suburban Sprawl
16.

Skilled, continuously educated workers are known as
- A.
  
  V.I.P workforce
- B.
  
  Special
- C.
  
  Human Assets
- D.
  
  Human Capital
17.

The common internet user (non-academic and non-governmental) has access to what level of internet?
- A.
  
  Level 1
- B.
  
  Level 2
- C.
  
  Level 3
- D.
  
  Level 4
18.

Which of the following changes to communication describes how every individual is now a publisher?
- A.
  
  Scope
- B.
  
  Speed
- C.
  
  Method
- D.
  
  Content
19.

Keystroke monitoring comes from which of the following monitoring measures:
- A.
  
  Video Surveillance
- B.
  
  Telephone Monitoring
- C.
  
  Computer Monitoring
- D.
  
  Email and Voice Mail
20.

How has technology redefined social and physical space.
- A.
  
  People and activities have become more concentrated and more urbanized
- B.
  
  people are now free from some of the limiting constraints of space
- C.
  
  People have become lazy and physically complacent
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  A and b only
21.

*refresher*Fordism refers to what?
- A.
  
  Assembly line production.
- B.
  
  Higher standards for employers to treat their workers well.
- C.
  
  Total vertical integration of the manufacturing process.
- D.
  
  Vehicle design and production.
22.

Which of the following is not one of the ten trends from the Digital Future Year Four report?
- A.
  
  We have just begun to see the changes to come in buying online.
- B.
  
  The benefits – and drawbacks – of the internet for children are still coming into focus.
- C.
  
  In America, the digital divide is closing, but is not yet closed as new divides emerge.
- D.
  
  The credibility of the internet is increasing.
23.

Job related benefits of telecommunicating do not include:
- A.
  
  Increased productivity
- B.
  
  Decreased work load
- C.
  
  Improved morale, work satisfaction and motivation
- D.
  
  All of the above are job related benefits of telecommunicating
24.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of communities?
- A.
  
  Personal
- B.
  
  Compleat
- C.
  
  Extended Liability
- D.
  
  As Society
25.

Which sociologist described community as having the two essential characteristics of opportunity and community?
- A.
  
  Adam Smith
- B.
  
  Barry Wellman
- C.
  
  Juergen Habermas
- D.
  
  Lawrence Haworth