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Into the Information Age — Quiz Answers

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When did astronauts walk on the moon for the first time?

A
1969
B
1971
C
1980
D
1957
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Which industries have been most affected by the growth of pharmaceutical companies?

A
sports and entertainment
B
computers and technology
C
farming and fishing
D
health and medicine
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Why did a construction worker injured at Ground Zero start an online petition in 2015?

A
to start a protest movement against terrorism
B
to mobilize voters to support his candidate
C
to help spread a video and make it go “viral”
D
to pressure Congress to pass a new law
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What is the primary use of a military drone?

A
It collects information from space and sends it to Earth.
B
It helps dismantle roadside bombs.
C
It carries out remote attacks.
D
It orbits Earth, transmitting and receiving signals.
5

Which form of technology is used to dismantle bombs?

A
drones
B
probes
C
satellites
D
robots
6

Which statement accurately describes the Internet?

A
The Internet was first used by astronauts on the International Space Station.
B
The Internet was introduced and first used by consumers during the 1980s.
C
The Internet was created by the US Department of Defense for military purposes.
D
The Internet has primarily affected entertainment, rather than politics or the economy.
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What was one result of the rise in automation?

A
Fewer people could work from home.
B
Production increased in factories.
C
More people could work from home.
D
Production decreased in factories.
8

What was noteworthy about Voyager 1?

A
It was constructed by NASA with the help of other nations.
B
It has traveled farther than any other space probe.
C
It was the first satellite launched into space.
D
It is the shuttle that carried Neil Armstrong to the moon.
9

What is one economic change related to smartphones?

A
an increase in automation
B
a decrease in automation
C
the use of tellers in banks
D
the use of electronic pay
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How has technology directly benefited consumers? Choose three correct answers.

A
It has created the ability to purchase goods with the click of a button.
B
It has increased employment opportunities.
C
It has introduced new products, such as smartphones.
D
It has created brand-new industries.
E
It has given access to online banking and electronic pay.

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