What happened with the Argus II eye implant?

code wasn't updated so it stopped working

What is computer vision?

training computers to identify what's in pictures or videos

In a blockchain, what happens if someone has messed with the data?

some nodes will have different information

What does a cryptocurrency miner do to check a block?

combines list of transactions with the nonce

What is a cyber attack?

when someone tries to steal your info online

How did Bitcoin solve the problem of double spending?

decentralized ledger so everyone can check amounts

using links to put malware on a computer

What does the communication hardware in an IoT device do?

transmits info to a central hub

What is binocular vision?

two eyes facing same direction with each receiving different image

How did the Virtuality system work?

Players sat in pods with headsets

What does antivirus software do?

makes it hard for a virus to infect your device

random number that is specific to a cryptocurrency transaction

The company Osso launched a VR system. What did it do?

allowed surgeons to practice dangerous surgeries

What is a ransomware attack?

when hackers ask for money in return for your info

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1
A strong password can protect your from hackers.
TRUE
FALSE
2
Name for putting different images in each eye and blocking out everything else to see depth.
binocular
stereopsis
none of the above
stereoscopy
3
What does cyber mean?
anything to do with computers
information on the internet
private information online
anything on the internet
4
What happened with the Argus II eye implant?
personal information was stolen
the sensors stopped working
the central hub malfunctioned so it stopped working
code wasn't updated so it stopped working
5
When mining Bitcoin, what does the first miner to guess the correct nonce get?
all of the above
payment in the form of Bitcoin
validates the transaction
closes the block
6
All IoT devices must have acces to ____ in order to function.
the internet
secure password
computer
sensors
7
When it comes to cryptocurrency, how do nodes decide whethere data is valid in a block?
they vote
they look for red flags in the transaction
they create complicated mathematical codes
they send messages to everyone
8
What do we call an algorithm that converts a strong of text into characters?
cryptography
code generator
number generator
hash generator
9
Backing up your files can help in the case of a ransomware attack.
FALSE
TRUE
10
VR systems can help with climate change when it comes to travelling.
TRUE
FALSE
11
Smart farming is not environmentally friendly.
FALSE
TRUE
12
What is computer vision?
sensors that view the environment
using computers for security
training computers to identify what's in pictures or videos
training computers to troubleshoot
13
In cryptcurrency, what do all blocks contain?
two chains
a secure lock
header with informatiom
a node
14
When did cryptocurrency first start?
October 31, 2000
October 31, 2008
October 31, 2020
October 1, 2008
15
How many Bitcoins are there that can be mined?
50 million
2 million
21 million
1 thousand
16
What does it mean to be a decentralized system?
everyone keeps the ledger safe
all of the above
there is no organization in the middle
everyone makes sure the ledger is accurate
17
Which is the most familiar stereoscope?
Virtual Boy
Stereomaster
Virtuosity
View-Master
18
Buttons allow you to move your head around to see every direction of the virtual world.
TRUE
FALSE
19
Users never receive messages from the hub.
TRUE
FALSE
20
In a blockchain, what happens if someone has messed with the data?
some nodes will have different information
an alarm system will be set off
all the nodes will have the same information
the person will be banned from using cryptocurrency
21
Which system detects and collects data about input?
user interface
detection screens
data crunchers
sensor
22
What does a cryptocurrency miner do to check a block?
combines list of transactions with the nonce
creates a new nonce
looks at the hash
makes new math equations
23
What happened to a user when they used this first VR device?
all of the above
hear sounds
feel wind
experience smells
24
What device uses computer vision?
fridge
smartwatch
tablet
autonomous vehicles
25
What is a cyber attack?
when someone tries to steal your info online
when computers are not safe on wifi
when your password is put on a website
when cyber bullies attack people online
26
What did NASA use VR technology for?
developing video games
visualizing space
training astronauts
exploring the moon
27
How did Bitcoin solve the problem of double spending?
encrypted coins
moderators to check the ledger
decentralized ledger so everyone can check amounts
numerous websites checking the transations
28
What is clickbait?
using links to put malware on a computer
getting people to keep watching your videos
downloading a virus
clicking on dangerous files on your computer
29
What does the communication hardware in an IoT device do?
transmits internet throughout the device
checks to ensure the device is working properly
sends information to the sensors
transmits info to a central hub
30
What is binocular vision?
a new type of VR technology
two eyes facing same direction with each receiving different image
two eyes facing different directions
using equipment to enhance your vision
31
You should always use the same password for everything.
TRUE
FALSE
32
What is spatial audio?
adjusting volume to make something sound closer/farther
helps the brain process images and direction
volume in each simulates sounds from different directions
all of the above
33
How many transactions can Bitcoin process per second?
1 000
7
24 000
50
34
When it comes to cryptocurrency, what is a hash?
information included in the header of a block
a digtal signature
all of the above
unique set of numbers and letters
35
Who dreamed up the system of Bitcoin?
Nakamoto Satsh
Satoshi Nakamoto
Sasha Nakamoto
Sashimi Nakamoto
36
How might Bitcoin be used in the future?
all of the above
storing files for employees
to help with climate change
storing medical records
37
What are the blocks in a blockchain?
groups of coins
groups of complicated coding
parts of a currency transaction
groups of data
38
VR developers have noticed that using video with _____ helps with vertigo.
colourful images
less frame rates
higher frame rates
louder sounds
39
How did the Virtuality system work?
Players plugged a controller into a special machine
Players sat in pods with headsets
Players hooked up to wires on their head and arms
Players placed their faces in a machine
40
Who wrote a story with a house similar to a Smart home?
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Charles Dickens
Ray Bradbury
41
Bitcoin has no value compared to standard national currencies.
FALSE
TRUE
42
What does antivirus software do?
makes it completely impossible for your to get a virus
makes it hard for a virus to infect your device
changes your password to make them stronger
deleted dangerous files from your computer
43
What is a nonce?
a chain of related transactions
a random block that was not approved
the name for a type of cryptocurrency
random number that is specific to a cryptocurrency transaction
44
The company Osso launched a VR system. What did it do?
allowed users to fly a plane
all of the above
allowed people to experience working in a hospital
allowed surgeons to practice dangerous surgeries
45
What do people who steal information online do with that they find?
steal money
all of the above
pretend to be you
get credit cards with your name
46
Companies are not at risk of cyber attacks.
FALSE
TRUE
47
When did the Virtuality system come to video game arcades?
1991
2001
1990
2000
48
IoT devices are easy to repair on your own.
FALSE
TRUE
49
Which system in an IoT can wear out?
central hub
user interface
sensors
none of these parts
50
What is a ransomware attack?
when hackers are violent
when you need to pay for more security on your computer
when hackers ask for money in return for your info
when your information is given to other companies
51
Which information described malware?
all of the above
computer programs
used to steal your stuff
computer viruses
52
What do Bitcoin miners do?
complex wiring to connect devices
mine precious metals to buy cyptocurrency
steal Bitcoin for themselves
cryptography on the data
53
What is phishing?
ways hackers pretend to be another person
another word for cyber security
using a fake email address
fake emails
54
Where can you buy cryptocurrency?
at a foreign money exchange store
on your bank's website
at any retailer
through Paypal
55
What does a bank represent?
decentralized system of keeping money
a way to get your hand son cryptocurrency
a digital money system
centralized way of controlling money
56
Miners will keep trying to guess the nonce until they find one that is...
equal to a target line
way below a target line
equal or less than a set target line
more than a target line
57
What is the name of one of the first VR systems?
Virtual World
Sensor World
Sensorama
Sensesmania
58
Your school computer has enough power to come up with a correct nonce very quickly.
TRUE
FALSE
59
How does cryotocurrency relate to climate change?
uses many computers
produces a large amount of greenhouse gases
all of the above
requires a lot of electricity
60
What is firmware?
all the code for a program
spyware that can get onto a smart device
tells devices what to do and how
security programs
61
Bitcon has collectable coins.
TRUE
FALSE
62
What do smart factories allow people to do?
build products using robots
track how well the machines are working
control the lighting in the building
none of the above
63
Which 3 companies have produced VR consoles in recent years?
HTC, Valve and Osso
HTC, Nintence and Osso
HTC, WalMart and Playstation
HTC, Valce and Oculus
64
When hackers change the lock on your info and ask you to pay for the key.
ransomware
phishing
locker attack
encryption attack
65
Which companies have started training front-line employees using VR?
WalMart and FedEx
Nintendo and Playstation
FedEx and Loblaws
World Health Organization
66
What is like a fingerprint for an IoT device?
communication hardware
sensors
data crumbs
own unique identifier (IUD)
67
Money moves more quickly with cryptocurrency.
TRUE
FALSE
68
With Bitcoin, why is it impossible to change the ledger?
only the founder has access
no one has access
info is encrypted with cryptography
password protected
69
In a VR headset, what do accelerometers do?
allow the user to move their head around in the virtual world
measure acceleration to tell system how fast user is moving
allow the user to move in the virtual world
measure distance and time
70
What ability does every Internet of Things device have?
download apps
Answer 1 and 2
transfer data
receive data
71
What type of personal information do people store on the internet?
social insurance numbers
passwords
addresses
all of the above
72
Which is not an example of cryptocurrency?
DogeCoin
Ethereum
Cybermoney
Bitcoin
73
What is blockchain?
the technology behind cryptocurrency
a virus that infects your computer
chains that connect blocks of digital coins
a form of cyber attack
74
What can newer smart fridges do?
order food based on what they store
use labels to collect infor about food they store
create recipes based on items they store
connect to the internet
75
Updates often fix...
security holes
none of the above
glitches in your computer
malware on your device
76
Which part of an IoT device allows a person to change settings and use the device?
hardware
sensors
central hub
user interface
77
What do smart farms do?
check damage to fences
monitor livestock
use sensors to collect info about soil
all of the above
78
What are the chains in a blockchain?
connections between blocks of records
chains that secure records
chains that need to be unlocked to release data
connections between different networks
79
What are benefits of IoT?
protecting data
saving lives
parts that never need to be replaced
making more jobs for people
80
What is cryptocurrency?
digital currency where transations are not checked
digital currency with a centralized system
digital currency with a shared ledger
digital currency that the bank can control
81
Refridgerators are part of the Internet of Things.
TRUE
FALSE
82
What is the name of the VR system that Nintendo released in 1995?
Virtual World
Nintendo VR
Game Boy
Virtual Boy
83
VR was used to train people for which types of jobs?
exciting
rare
difficult
dangerous
84
What is the name of the system this first VR used?
panorama
stereoscopic
3D coding
audio-video
85
Places use SHA-256 to verify...
usernames
identities
code
products
86
VR is not accessible to...
people with hearing difficulties
people who are blind
people with low vision
all of the above
87
Which is not a downside of cryptocurrency?
lots of computer power needed
people don't invest in cryptocurrency
slow transactions
the government does not protect cryptocurrency
88
What is cryptography?
writing code to protect the bank
the website for cryptocurrency
protecting information using mathematics
code used to protect cryptocurrency
89
Bitcoin supply is...
limited
rare
unlimited
overflowing
90
What is the difference between a modern and older VR system?
mordern use still images instead of videos
modern have better quality graphics
modern show video instead of still images
modern no longer include a headset
91
Which country considers cryptocurrency to be legally acceptable?
Canada
England
Mexico
El Salvador
92
What could the wearer explor with the first VR headset?
a virtual continent
the entire globe
a virtual room
a virtual school
93
What does the governent need to do to protect you from hackers?
block systems
change your passwords
pass laws against hacking
control companies
94
With cryptocurrency, what happens to a block that is rejected?
the block is fixed
becomes highlighted and sent to the police
removed from the system and destroyed
becomes orphan block and goes back to the start
95
What does the data hub do?
processes information
checkes for viruses
collects images of the surroundings
none of the above
96
How can wearables improve people's lives?
monitor heart rate and send info to doctor
all of the above
alrt police if someone with Alzheimer's has wandered
contact ambulance if someone falls
97
When is World Backup day?
there is no such thing
April 10th
March 30th
March 31st
98
Only the government is responsible for keeping your information safe.
TRUE
FALSE
99
Who incided the first VR headset?
Imad Sotherground
Ivan Sutherland
Vim Realiti
Ivan Howard
100
What is the price range for a VR set?
one thousand to ten thousand dollars
ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars
fifty to a hundred dollars
several hundred to more than a thousand dollars

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