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9th -
12thgrade
AP CSP Impact of Computing Pt 1 (Benefits/Harms, Digital Divide)
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- 1. Multiple Choice
MeeReader is an e-reading application that allows users to download and read books and articles on a device. Each user creates a profile with the following personal preferences.
- Screen brightness and contrast
- Choice of typeface and font size
- Amount of spacing between lines of text
- Activation of a text-to-speech feature that reads the text out loud
When the user launches the application, the application scans the user’s face and uses facial recognition software to determine the user’s identity. Once the user has been identified, the user’s personal preferences are applied to whatever book or article the user chooses to read.
The application stores all user information in a database, including personal preferences and a record of previously read books and articles.
Which of the following is most likely to be a beneficial effect of using MeeReader?
Users may have a reduced risk of the application being used in unintended ways.
Users may have a reduced risk of their biometric data being misused.
Users with limited Internet access may be able to more easily obtain books and articles.
Users with visual impairments may be able to more easily read or listen to books and articles.
- 2. Multiple Choice
MeeReader is an e-reading application that allows users to download and read books and articles on a device. Each user creates a profile with the following personal preferences.
- Screen brightness and contrast
- Choice of typeface and font size
- Amount of spacing between lines of text
- Activation of a text-to-speech feature that reads the text out loud
When the user launches the application, the application scans the user’s face and uses facial recognition software to determine the user’s identity. Once the user has been identified, the user’s personal preferences are applied to whatever book or article the user chooses to read.
The application stores all user information in a database, including personal preferences and a record of previously read books and articles.
From the perspective of the application’s developers, which of the following is most likely to be a benefit of storing all user data in a database?
The developers can analyze the data to make improvements to the application based on user behavior.
The developers can analyze the data to ensure that no patterns emerge in the data.
The developers can reduce the amount of data storage required to support the application.
The developers can reduce the need for data encryption.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A software development company has created an application called FileCleanUp. When the application is run on a user device, it searches for all files (including pictures, videos, and documents) that have not been accessed in the past month, stores them on the company’s Web server, and deletes them from the user device. The application runs once each day. Users have the ability to manually retrieve files from the server if they are needed.
Which of the following is most likely to be a harmful effect of using FileCleanUp?
It prevents users from accessing frequently used files when there is no Internet connectivity.
It prevents users from accessing infrequently used files when there is no Internet connectivity.
It prevents users from accessing frequently used files when there is reliable Internet connectivity.
It prevents users from accessing infrequently used files when there is reliable Internet connectivity.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions is most likely to help reduce the digital divide?
Adding a requirement that all users of a popular social media site link their accounts with a phone number.
Deploying satellites and other infrastructure to provide inexpensive Internet access to remote areas of Earth
Digitizing millions of books from university libraries, making their full text available online
Offering improved Internet connections to Internet users who are willing to pay a premium fee for more bandwidth
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a contributing factor to the digital divide?
Some individuals and groups are economically disadvantaged and cannot afford computing devices or Internet connectivity.
Some individuals and groups do not have the necessary experience or education to use computing devices or the Internet effectively.
Some parents prefer to limit the amount of time their children spend using computing devices or the Internet.
Some residents in remote regions of the world do not have access to the infrastructure necessary to support reliable Internet connectivity.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions is most likely to be effective in reducing the digital divide at a local level?
Creating an application that offers coupons and discounts for local businesses
Offering a discount to utility customers who pay their bills online instead of by mail
Providing free community access to computers at schools, libraries, and community centers
Requiring applicants for local government jobs to complete an online application
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