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The development of the Internet can be traced back to

A
e-mail.
B
the ARPANET.
C
personal computers.
D
the World Wide Web.
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Industry has lowered its labor costs through

A
the use of tablet computers.
B
advances in robotics.
C
faster communications.
D
just-in-time manufacturing.
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As a result of the Internet, people today

A
use more mobile devices.
B
go to the movies more often.
C
no longer read newspapers.
D
no longer need computers.
4

Recent breakthroughs in medical research have

A
led to advancements in robotics.
B
prevented potential drug interactions.
C
improved understanding of genetic diseases.
D
enabled faster collaboration among doctors.
5

Which new technology keeps civilians safer during war?

A
wind turbines
B
drone aircraft
C
smart weapons
D
electric batteries
6

Which technology enables surgery to be more precise?

A
lasers
B
robotics
C
MRI scans
D
genetic research
7

Which statement best explains the relationship between satellite technology and the Internet?

A
All nations worldwide are connected to the global network because of the satellites in space.
B
Satellite technology has significantly increased the number of Internet users in the United States.
C
Satellite technology made using the Internet faster and cheaper, so people began using it in their homes.
D
People in less-developed nations use satellites to access the Internet, greatly increasing the number of Internet users.
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How has technology most improved classroom instruction?

A
Students send and receive e-mail to communicate.
B
Students post to social media to share information.
C
Students use smartphones to purchase goods.
D
Students use interactive software to learn.
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E-mail, texting, and social media have largely replaced

A
television.
B
the Internet.
C
newspapers.
D
handwritten letters.
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Study the graph.According to the graph, approximately how much of the US population used the Internet in 2006?

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A
less than 20%
B
about 40%
C
about 70%
D
more than 80%

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