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Tech Trends in Practice

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TECH TRENDS IN PRACTICE (COURSE #7965)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will enlighten you on today’s most important technology trends and how to take full advantage of them for maximum benefit to your company. It discusses 25 real-world technology trends along with their potential contributions to organizational success. It explains the role of technology in this 4th Industrial Revolution with business solutions for companies of varying sizes and across different industries. You’ll find valuable discussions on AI, the Internet of Things, virtual reality, autonomous cars, 3D printing, blockchain technology, and more. No prerequisites. Course level: Basic. Course #7965 – 10 CPE hours.

LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS AND OBJECTIVES

As a result of studying each assignment, you should be able to meet the objectives listed below each individual assignment.

ASSIGNMENT 1: SUBJECTArtificial Intelligence and Machine LearningInternet of Things and the Rise of Smart DevicesFrom Wearables to Augmented HumansBig Data and Augmented AnalyticsIntelligent Spaces and Smart Places

Study the course materials from pages 1 to 56Complete the review questions at the end of each chapterAnswer the exam questions 1 to 10

Objectives:

• To identify the “holy grail” of artificial intelligence• To recall what items are, and are not, included when discussing the Internet of Things (IoT)• To recall the term used to describe wearable robot suits• To recognize the various sources of data in today’s world• To recall the quality of life indicators which can be increased by the use of smart technologies in

cities

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ASSIGNMENT 2: SUBJECTBlockchains and Distributed LedgersCloud and Edge ComputingDigitally Extended RealitiesDigital TwinsNatural Language Processing


Objectives:

• To identify the characteristics of distributed ledgers• To recall the definition of edge computing• To recognize the characteristics of the technologies that comprise extended reality• To recall the characteristics of digital twin technology• To identify the missing element required for developing true language understanding by machines

ASSIGNMENT 3: SUBJECTVoice Interface and ChatbotsComputer Vision and Facial RecognitionRobots and CobotsAutonomous Vehicles5G and Faster, Smarter Networks


Objectives:

• To identify key challenges faced by voice interface and chatbot technologies• To recognize the characteristics of computer vision• To recall the author’s 4 Ds of work that humans will increasingly use robots to perform• To recall the characteristics associated with the various levels of autonomous vehicles• To recall the characteristics of today’s 5G networks


ASSIGNMENT 4: SUBJECTGenomics and Gene EditingMachine Co-Creativity and Augmented DesignDigital PlatformsDrones and Unmanned Aerial VehiclesCybersecurity and Cyber Resiliance


Objectives:

• To identify the countries that permit the growth of genetically modified foods• To identify the main limitation of programming machine creativity• To recall the characteristics of digital platforms• To recognize common characteristics of drones• To recall recent ransomware attacks

ASSIGNMENT 5: SUBJECTQuantum ComputingRobotic Process AutomationMass Personalization and Micro-Moments3D And 4D Printing and Additive ManufacturingNanotechnology and Material Science


Objectives:

• To identify how quantum computers process data• To recall the aim of robotic process automation (RPA)• To recall the difference between mass personalization and micro-moments• To recognize the differences between 3D and 4D printing• To recall the characteristics and uses of hypersurfaces

ASSIGNMENT 6:• Complete the Answer Sheet and Course Evaluation and submit to PES


NOTICE

This course and test have been adapted from supplemental materials and uses the materials entitled Tech Trends in Practice © 2020 by Bernard Marr. Displayed by permission of the publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.

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Program Publication Date 12/22/2020


TECH TRENDS IN PRACTICE (COURSE #7965)

EXAM INFORMATION

COURSE EXPIRATION DATE: Per AICPA and NASBA standards, this course must be completed within ONE YEAR from the date of purchase.

TEST FORMAT: The following final exam, consisting of 50 multiple choice questions, is based specifically on the material included in this course. The answer sheet must be completed and returned to PES for CPE certification. You will find the answer sheet at the back of this exam packet so that you may easily remove it and use it while taking your test.

LICENSE RENEWAL INFORMATION: The Tech Trends in Practice course (#7965) qualifies for 10 CPE hours.

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TECH TRENDS IN PRACTICE (COURSE #7965) – FINAL EXAM

The following questions are multiple choice. Please indicate your choice on the enclosed Answer Sheet.

1. Which of the following refers to the ability of machines to make decisions, carry out tasks, and even predict future outcomes based on what they learn from data:

A. nanotechnologyB. artificial intelligence (AI)C. hypercognitionD. lattice learning

2. Which of the following is generally correct regarding AI:

A. artificial general intelligence is considered by many to be the “holy grail” of AI

B. AI systems are far better than human brains at applying gained knowledge to other tasks

C. AI in the United States is currently regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

D. the benefit of AI is that its results can never be biased or unreliable

3. All of the following are included when talking about the Internet of Things (IoT) except:

A. smart thermostatsB. smart TVsC. fitness trackersD. computers

4. Which of the following refers to a group of internet-connected devices controlled by a central system and is usually related to DDoS attacks:

A. phishingB. crackingC. botnetsD. chatbots

5. Which of the following is considered an approved medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

A. Sensoria Smart SocksB. Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery SleepwearC. Apple Watch Series 5D. Owlet Smart Socks

6. Wearable robot suits are commonly referred to as which of the following:

A. exoskeletonsB. roboskinsC. nanobotsD. blockchains

7. In today’s world, “data” includes which of the following:

A. video dataB. phone dataC. activity dataD. all of the above

8. Which of the following is correct regarding augmented analytics:

A. augmented analytics refers to the exponential explosion in the amount of data being generated in today’s digital world

B. augmented analytics involves using AI and machine learning

C. augmented analytics tools require a tech expert in order to draw valid conclusions

D. both A and B are correct


9. A report by McKinsey Global Institute found cities can use smart technologies to improve which of the following key quality of life indicators by 10 to 30 percent:

A. health issuesB. incidents of crimeC. commuting issuesD. all of the above

10. In 2019, owners of which of the following devices were outraged when it emerged that contractors were paid to listen to recordings of people’s experiences:

A. AlexaB. SiriC. JeevesD. Safari

11. IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is quoted as saying “What the Internet did for communications, I think ________________ will do for trusted transactions.”

A. blockchainB. artificial intelligenceC. distributed ledgersD. virtual reality

12. Which of the following is correct regarding distributed ledgers:

A. distributed ledgers tend to be permissionedB. Bitcoin is the perfect example of a distributed

ledgerC. the terms “blockchain” and “distributed

ledger” are interchangeableD. all of the above

13. Which of the following refers to the processing of data on devices such as smartphones:

A. cloud computingB. edge computingC. quantum computingD. digital processing

14. Which of the following public cloud providers has consistently been the market leader in providing cloud services for business for the last three years:

A. MicrosoftB. AdobeC. GoogleD. Amazon

15. Which of the following is rooted in the real world and not a simulated digital environment:

A. extended reality (XR)B. virtual reality (VR)C. mixed reality (MR)D. augmented reality (AR)

16. Which of the following is correct regarding XR technology:

A. of the XR technologies, augmented reality is the least widely developed

B. XR technology is used solely in the worlds of gaming and entertainment

C. a 2018 survey found that more than 80 percent of executives believe XR will create a new way for businesses to interact and communicate

D. all of the above

17. Which of the following is correct regarding digital twins:

A. the use of digital twins allows businesses to monitor their impact on the environment

B. a recent Gartner survey found 12 percent of businesses planning on utilizing digital twin technology

C. by 2025, the largest future adopter of digital twin technology will be the government sector

D. digital twin technology relies on quantum computing for data processing


18. Which of the following cities has a complete digital copy that has been developed and used for improving accessibility, simulating emergencies, and deciding on the placement of facilities:

A. MoscowB. BerlinC. SingaporeD. Sydney

19. Which of the following is correct regarding the General Language Understanding Evaluation (GLUE) reading comprehension tasks:

A. BERT-based neural networks generally aced the GLUE tests

B. no computer has ever passed the GLUE tests

C. the best that a computer has ever done on the GLUE test is the equivalent of a D+ in reading for a human

D. the GLUE test was discontinued in 2018 after it was found to be biased

20. Cracking the problem of which of the following may prove critical in developing true language understanding by machines:

A. contextB. understanding accentsC. understanding slangD. the amount of data processing that must

occur in order for a machine to analyze and respond to speech

21. Which of the following is correct regarding voice interfaces and chatbots:

A. Apple’s Siri is the first known chatbotB. voice interfaces and chatbots interact with

users in slightly different waysC. voice interface tools are used exclusively in

video gamingD. chatbots respond to spoken language

commands

22. Which of the following is a key challenge faced by voice interface and chatbot technology:

A. there are ethical considerations that arise when using these technologies

B. there are times when it is not appropriate to replace humans with chatbots

C. limitations in the technology may lead to an underwhelming user experience

D. all of the above

23. Which of the following is correct regarding computer vision:

A. as a form of AI, computer vision is all about processing, analyzing, and making sense of data

B. computer vision technology is relatively new, first appearing in the early 2000s

C. analyzing visual data with any real accuracy relies heavily on edge computing

D. computer vision relies heavily on textual and numerical data

24. When it comes to facial recognition technology, which of the following is racing forward to become a world leader:

A. ChinaB. RussiaC. GermanyD. Mexico

25. According to a recent estimate, up to what percentage of organizations in health, utilities, and logistics are exploring the use of automated robots:

A. up to 15 percentB. up to 35 percentC. up to 55 percentD. up to 75 percent


26. Robots will increasingly be used to perform types of work that the author refers to as the 4 Ds. Which of the following is not one of the author’s 4 Ds:

A. dirtyB. dullC. demeaningD. dear

27. Which level of autonomous car will not require a human to take over, and it may not even be fitted with pedals or a steering wheel:

A. level 1B. level 2C. level 3D. level 4

28. Research has shown that which of the following factors is by far the biggest cause of road traffic accidents:

A. fatigueB. bad weatherC. mechanical failureD. driver error

29. According to the author, which of the following is the backbone of our online society and a smarter world:

A. artificial intelligenceB. edge computingC. networking technologyD. fiber-optics

30. Which of the following is correct regarding 5G networks:

A. 5G network speeds are forecast to reach 1 gigabit per second

B. 5G networks began rolling out in 2009C. most countries in the world will be able to

access 5G, at the earliest, by the end of 2028

D. the United States is currently the only country with 5G networks

31. Which of the following is a method of gene or genome editing that was first developed in 2012 at UC Berkeley and has been shown to have tremendous potential:

A. 23andMeB. Fold3C. CRISPR-Cas9D. MyBPC3

32. Genetically modified foods are permitted to be grown in all of the following countries except:

A. RussiaB. the United StatesC. BrazilD. India

33. According to the author, which of the following represents the major sticking point in machine creativity:

A. it is hard to replicate the brain’s creative thought processes in machines as humans do not currently fully understand the brain’s process

B. the amount of computer processing power to generate creativity is currently too high

C. it is extremely hard to quantify what “creativity” is

D. any artificial intelligence that can express creativity is too dangerous to allow to exist

34. Which of the following is a cutting edge field involving enhancing the work of human designers and engineers using intelligent software:

A. augmented creativityB. generative designC. artificial designD. enhanced creativity


35. Which of the following is correct regarding digital platforms:

A. digital platforms allow users to receive easy, on-the-go access to the people, products, and services that interest them

B. Facebook, Uber, and Amazon are all examples of digital platform businesses

C. the digital platform approach has turned the traditional business model on its head

D. all of the above

36. A research project looked at 252 digital platforms and identified four common reasons why 209 of them failed. Which of the following is not one of the four common reasons:

A. pricing incorrectly on one side of the marketB. dismissing the competitionC. entering the market too soonD. failing to develop trust with platform users

37. Which of the following is correct regarding drones:

A. Jeff Bezos is considered the creator of drone technology

B. the term “drone” only refers to unmanned military aircraft

C. many drones are being fitted with a “no fly zone” feature to prevent them from flying into restricted areas

D. all of the above

38. Which of the following companies has plans to develop and deploy a flying taxi service by 2023:

A. LyftB. GoogleC. FacebookD. Uber

39. Which of the following refers to a company’s ability to mitigate damage and carry on once systems or data have been compromised:

A. data redundancyB. cyber resilienceC. virtual integrityD. quantum security

40. Which of the following cities was the target of a May 2019 ransomware attack, where municipal computer systems were taken down by hackers who demanded around $72,000 in cryptocurrency to restore access:

A. San FranciscoB. BaltimoreC. HoustonD. Cleveland

41. Researchers at ______________ announced to have completed the world’s first calculation using quantum computers:

A. IBMB. StanfordC. GoogleD. MIT

42. Quantum computers use which of the following to process data:

A. binary bitsB. virtual bitsC. nanobitsD. qubits

43. Which of the following is the aim of robotic process automation (RPA):

A. to reduce human error ratesB. to improve productivityC. to free people up to do higher value work

that cannot be done by robotsD. all of the above


44. RPA is sometimes referred to as which of the following:

A. blue collar automationB. middle manager automationC. assembly line automationD. white collar automation

45. _______________ are the opportunities to respond to customer needs at an exact time when they need them.

A. Just in time momentsB. Micro-momentsC. Macro-momentsD. Mass personalization

46. Leaked internal documents from which of the following companies suggested that the company had the ability to determine the mental state of users, based on how they interacted with the service:

A. FacebookB. Kaiser PermanenteC. GoogleD. Pandora

47. Which of the following includes a built-in ability for the printed object to transform itself:

A. 3D printingB. 4D printingC. transformative printing D. quantum printing

48. The ability to 3D print bones, muscles, and ears is referred to as _______________.

A. ecoprintingB. bioprintingC. mediprintingD. cloning

49. Which of the following essentially means controlling matter on a tiny scale, such as the atomic or molecular level:

A. microtechnologyB. macrotechnologyC. nanotechnologyD. biotechnology

50. Which of the following is correct regarding hypersurfaces:

A. hypersurfaces are superconductors of electricity that allow for quantum computing to occur

B. hypersurfaces are used in smart appliances and they allow humans to touch the surfaces without leaving fingerprints

C. hypersurfaces allow any surface to be transformed into a touch screen interface

D. hypersurfaces are used in 4D printing

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