Tech Impact Is Reaching Even Beyond the Confines of Earth

question 48

Multiple Choice

Tech impact is reaching even beyond the confines of Earth itself. According to an example in yoru chapter, how was a tool on the International Space Station recently acquired?:

• A) It was purchased via China's Alibaba - showing global sourcing extends to the extraterrestrial.
• B) It was delivered to the launch site when summoned from Space using the FedEx app.
• C) It was an out-of-print product that an Etsy producer was able to craft and deliver for the next resupply flight.
• D) It was printed on-demand using 3D printing technology.

Understand the role of mental representations in thinking and communicating.

Discuss problem-solving techniques and biases, including the representativeness heuristic and confirmation bias.

Understand the basic concepts of different computer networks, including LANs, WANs, and intranets.

Identify the functions and features of specific technologies such as cloud computing, smart phones, and VPNs.

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Definitions:

Multiplicative Form

A mathematical expression where quantities are multiplied together, often used in statistical models to represent relationships between variables that have an exponential or geometric effect.

Additive Form

A mathematical or modeling technique where components are added together to form a total, often used in calculations of sums, totals, or composite measurements.

Moving Average Forecast

A method used in forecasting that calculates the average of a series of data points over specific time intervals to identify trends.

Observable Trend

A noticeable movement or direction in data over a period of time that can be analyzed and used for forecasting.