The Soul of a New Machine Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Related Topics

The Soul of a New Machine Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy The Soul of a New Machine Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Building a Team.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tom's solution to their manpower shortage?
(a) Cut corners on R&D.
(b) Hire kids.
(c) Work overtime.
(d) Lure experienced engineers away from established companies.

2. What is in the display case in the lobby?
(a) The first computer with a functioning monitor.
(b) The first computer ever made.
(c) The first computer affordable by the average family.
(d) The first computer Data General ever sold.

3. How much does it cost to manufacture a VAX?
(a) $500.
(b) $435,300.
(c) $22,500.
(d) More than $100,000.

4. What is different between Westborough and the 'real world?'
(a) Privacy.
(b) Insecurity.
(c) Culture.
(d) Language.

5. What single invention revolutionized the computer industry?
(a) The LCD display.
(b) The cathode.
(c) The mouse.
(d) The transistor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does FHP stand for?

2. Which company established worldwide hegemony in the computer industry?

3. Where does West's father work?

4. What do computers manipulate directly?

5. What is Westborough's first defense against thieves?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 177 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)
Buy The Soul of a New Machine Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
The Soul of a New Machine from BookRags. (c)2024 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.