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LAS 432_Week_5_Tech Society and Culture_Mid Term_A+_ALL 3 Sets_Exams Answer
1. Question : (TCO 1) The Neolithic Revolution was a result of
Student Answer: controlled planting of crops.
domestication of animals.
development of irrigation systems.
All of the above.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 1 Lecture.
Points Received: 0 of 5
Comments:
2. Question : (TCO 1) Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic
and mathematics in that
Student Answer: science begins with general theory then moves to phenomena.
logic begins with phenomena then moves to general conclusions.
mathematics moves from the specific to the theory.
scientific inquiry starts with the phenomena and ends in theory.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 1 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
3. Question : (TCOs 2 & 8) Rapid urbanization in Britain during the 19th century was
the result of

Student Answer: new enclosure laws in rural areas.

a shift from household production to factory production.
a growing dependence upon steam power.
All of the above.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 2 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
4. Question : (TCOs 2 & 8) The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United
States was a direct result of
Student Answer: the widespread introduction of mechanical clocks from China.
the loss of influence of the Catholic church.
the impact of a fully integrated railroad system.
the growth of commercialized farming in the 20th century.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 43.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
5. Question : (TCO 4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art?
Student Answer: It is dynamic and ever-changing.
It is collaborative.
It can involve music, poetry, video, and stories.
It relies on the talents of trained professional artists.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 4 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
6. Question : (TCO 4) According to Winner, the use of computer technologies to
supervise workers is
Student Answer: an inevitable consequence of technical changes.
a reflection of a political relationship.

necessary in a modern world.

preferred by workers over a human supervisor.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 86.
Points Received: 0 of 5
Comments:
7. Question : (TCO 8): The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was
Student Answer: the urban proletariat.
the land-owning aristocracy.
the growing number of factory workers.
the wealthy middle classes.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 2 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
8. Question : (TCO 11) Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource?
Student Answer: Journal of the American Medical Association
http://journalofaccountancy.com
Chicago Tribune
www.econlib.org
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 1 Tutorial.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
9. Question : (TCO 12) Bill Joy argues that the most dangerous aspect of GNR
technologies is
Student Answer: that they require rare and expensive materials.
that developers need access to highly protected information.
they are only in the hands of a few.
their ability to self-replicate.

Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 293.

Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
10. Question : (TCO 12) The unintended effects of e-mail are
Student Answer: social isolation.
blurring of our public and private lives.
increased threats to privacy.
All of the above
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 3 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
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1. Question : You must complete all three essays. These essays are worth 50 points each,
so please take the time to think through your answers and review them before
submitting.
These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They should
contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer to the question!).
Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide specific examples. Any quotes
from the readings or external materials must include quotation marks and an in-text
citation. Failure to identify quoted material could result in a 0 for the exam and a
formal academic dishonesty charge.
(TCOs 1 & 2) Why does Cowan believe it is important to examine technologies in the
context of technological systems? What advantage does this broader perspective give to
planners? Give a specific current technological example (not it the reading) in support
of your answer.
(TCOs 4 & 8) Identify two authors from your readings and compare their views on the
impact of technology on a culture. To what degree does each author see the technology
affecting social change? Were there special interests involved in the decision making
concerning the development and use of the technology? Provide specific examples
(TCOs 3 & 4) How have changes in technology affected the recording industry and our
understanding of what it means to be a professional musician? How have changes in
technology affected our access to recorded music and the control exercised by
traditional distributors? How will all these changes affect cultural trends and our
expectations of music as an art form? Provide specific examples.
Set 2:

1. (TCO 1) The Neolithic Revolution was a result of (Points : 5)

controlled planting of crops.
domestication of animals.
development of irrigation systems.
All of the above.
2. (TCO 1) Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic and
mathematics in that
(Points : 5)
science begins with general theory then moves to phenomena.
logic begins with phenomena then moves to general conclusions.
mathematics moves from the specific to the theory.
scientific inquiry starts with the phenomena and ends in theory.
3. (TCOs 2 & 8) Edgerton counters the theory of distinct successive technological
revolutions by explaining that
(Points : 5)
the expansion of agricultural production has coincided with the growth of modern
services.
the revolutionary nature of each leap forward was rooted in political instability.
the information highway has replaced shipping in importance in the Chinese economy.
the decrease in agricultural production has coincided with a decrease in industry.
4. (TCOs 2 & 8) The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United States was a
direct result of
(Points : 5)
the widespread introduction of mechanical clocks from China.
the loss of influence of the Catholic church.
the impact of a fully integrated railroad system.
the growth of commercialized farming in the 20th century.
5. (TCO 4) In Wiki art, the artist is (Points : 5)
a trained professional with computer skills.
acknowledged for each individual contribution.
anyone who collaborates on creating and recreating a piece.
usually a CGI expert.
6. (TCO 4) According to Winner, the design of a hoe (el cortito), reflects a political
relationship because
(Points : 5)
it was specifically designed for use by women.
its design was patented by commercial farming interests.
it was used only by laborers on cotton plantations.
the handle was intentionally made short to let supervisors know who wasnt working.
7. (TCO 8): The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was (Points : 5)
the urban proletariat.
the land-owning aristocracy.
the growing number of factory workers.
the wealthy middle classes.

8. (TCO 11) Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource? (Points : 5)

Journal of the American Medical Association
http://journalofaccountancy.com
Chicago Tribune
www.econlib.org
9. (TCO 12) Bill Joy compares the threat of self-replicating nanotechnology with
(Points : 5)
the use of living cells in genetic engineering.
the use of uranium in nuclear weapons.
the threat of neo-Luddites.
the proliferation of chemical weapons.
10. (TCO 12) The term nanotechnology was first used to refer to (Points : 5)
genetically engineered crops.
production technology.
communication between multiple cells.
early personal computers.
TCOs 1 & 2) Do you agree with the assertion that we are now living in a third-great
technological transformation-the Knowledge Revolution? Have computers truly
changed our lives so much that we can call this a revolution like the Industrial
Revolution of the 18th century? Support your answer providing specific comparisons
from the two periods. (Points : 50)
2. (TCOs 4 & 8) Identify two authors from your readings and compare their views on
the impact of technology on a culture. To what degree does each author see the
technology affecting social change? Were there special interests involved in the decision
making concerning the development and use of the technology? Provide specific
examples. (Points : 50)
3. (TCOs 3 & 4) Has the development of digital technologies democratized the art of
photography? How has this affected our appreciation of the photographer as artist and
photography as an art form? Explain using specific examples. (Points : 50)
Set 3:
Grade Details All Questions
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1. Question : (TCO 1) The Neolithic Revolution was a result of
Student Answer: controlled planting of crops.
domestication of animals.
development of irrigation systems.
All of the above.

Instructor Explanation: See the Week 1 Lecture.

Comments:
2. Question : (TCO 1) Landes argues that the invention of spectacles in Europe not only
made it possible for craftsmen to work longer, it also
Student Answer: pushed Arabic cultures to develop fine instruments.
encouraged the move to replication in Europe.
led to the invention of the telescope in 1300.
led to the development of the printing press in China.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 30.
Comments:
3. Question : (TCOs 2 & 8) Edgerton counters the theory of distinct successive
technological revolutions by explaining that
Student Answer: the expansion of agricultural production has coincided with the
growth of modern services.
the revolutionary nature of each leap forward was rooted in political instability.
the information highway has replaced shipping in importance in the Chinese economy.
the decrease in agricultural production has coincided with a decrease in industry.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 66.
Comments:
4. Question : (TCOs 2 & 8) Although telephone systems had much in common with
telegraph systems, telephone technology was a more social technology because
Student Answer: the telephone was a user-to-user technology.
the telegraph required trained interpreters as intermediaries.
the telegraph networked businesses and agencies.
All of the above.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 47.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
5. Question : (TCO 4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art?
Student Answer: It is dynamic and ever-changing.

It is collaborative.
It can involve music, poetry, video, and stories.
It relies on the talents of trained professional artists.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 4 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
6. Question : (TCO 4) Winner argues that some technologies have become so fully
integrated in our society that they have actually taken on social roles. An example of this
would be
Student Answer: a telephone answering machine.
a computerized surveillance system.
el cortito.
All of the above.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, pages 85-88.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
7. Question : (TCO 8): The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was
Student Answer: the urban proletariat.
the land-owning aristocracy.
the growing number of factory workers.
the wealthy middle classes.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 2 Lecture.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
8. Question : (TCO 11) Which of the following is considered a scholarly resource?
Student Answer: Chicago Tribune
Journal of the American Medical Association
Dr. Phil

www.nbc.com
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 1 Tutorial.
Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:
9. Question : (TCO 12) Bill Joy compares the threat of self-replicating nanotechnology
with
Student Answer: the use of living cells in genetic engineering.
the proliferation of the microwave oven.
the threat of neo-Luddites.
el cortito.
Instructor Explanation: See the textbook, page 293.
Comments:
10. Question : (TCO 12) The term nanotechnology was first used to refer to
Student Answer: genetically engineered crops.
production technology.
communication between multiple cells.
early personal computers.
Instructor Explanation: See the Week 3 Lecture.
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1. Question : You must complete all three essays. These essays are worth 50 points each,
so please take the time to think through your answers and review them before
submitting.
These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They should
contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer to the question!).
Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide specific examples. Any quotes
from the readings or external materials must include quotation marks and an in-text
citation. Failure to identify quoted material could result in a 0 for the exam and a
formal academic dishonesty charge.

(TCOs 1 & 2) Do you agree with the assertion that we are now living in a third-great
technological transformation-the Knowledge Revolution? Have computers truly
changed our lives so much that we can call this a revolution like the Industrial
Revolution of the 18th century? Support your answer providing specific comparisons
from the two periods.
Comments:
2. Question : (TCOs 4 & 8) Identify two authors from your readings and compare their
views on the impact of technology on a culture. To what degree does each author see the
technology affecting social change? Were there special interests involved in the decision
making concerning the development and use of the technology? Provide specific
examples.
Instructor Explanation:
Comments:
3. Question : (TCOs 3 & 4) How have changes in communications technologies affected
how we write and what we write? How do wikis and blogs compare to traditional forms
such as textbooks and newspaper editorials? Please be specific.

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