Chapter 8

Question 1

Two dimensional barcode

Answer 1

Represents data with a matrix of small squares and stores information both horizontally and vertically so it can hold more data

Question 2

Augmented reality

Answer 2

when computer generated images are overlayed on top of real-time images

Question 3

Nonvolatile RAM

Answer 3

Memory chips that do not lose their contents when the power to the computer is turned off

Question 4

Organic light emitting diode display

Answer 4

a type of flat-panel display that uses emissive material to display brighter and sharper images

Question 5

Holographic storage

Answer 5

Uses multiple blue laser beams to store data in 3 dimensions

Question 6

Nanotechnology

Answer 6

computers created at atomic and molecular levels

Question 7

Nanotubes

Answer 7

CNT Tiny hollow tubes made of carbon atoms

Question 8

Quantum computing

Answer 8

Applies the principles of quantum physics and mechanics to computers to direct atoms to work together

Question 9

Optical computer

Answer 9

Uses light to perform digital computations

Question 10

Power over Ethernet

Answer 10

A wired networking standard that allows electrical power to be sent along with data over Ethernet cables

Question 11

Wi-Fi

Answer 11

networking standard for medium-range wireless networks

Question 12

WiMAX

Answer 12

Wireless standard that is faster and has a larger range

Question 13

Bluetooth

Answer 13

very short range wireless connection

Question 14

Wireless USB

Answer 14

A wireless version of USB for peripheral devices

Question 15

Wi-Fi Direct

Answer 15

connecting Wi-Fi devices directly without using a router or access point

Question 16

Artificial Intellegence

Answer 16

A computer performs actions that are characteristics of human intellegence

Question 17

Intelligent agent

Answer 17

Program that performs tasks to help make a work environment more efficient

Question 18

Expert system

Answer 18

A computer system that provides the type of advice that would be expected from a human expert

Question 19

Neural network

Answer 19

Expert system in which the human brain’s pattern-recognition process is emulated by the computer system

Question 20

Robotics

Answer 20

Study of robots

Question 21

Robot

Answer 21

Device controlled by humans or computer that can move and react to sensory input

Question 22

Brain to computer interfacing

Answer 22

the process of connecting the brain with a computer such as implanting electrodes directly

Question 23

Telemedicine

Answer 23

The use of networking technology to provide info and services

Question 24

Telesurgery

Answer 24

Robot assisted surgery

Question 25

Battlefield robot

Answer 25

robot used by the military to ensure that locations are safe for soldiers

Question 26

Exoskeleton suit

Answer 26

a wearable robotic system to give additional physical abilities