Question 1

It now appears that the so-called ____________________ office that many visionaries predicted would arrive is largely a myth. Instead, research indicates that global paper use has grown more than six-fold since 1950, and one-fifth of all wood harvested in the world today ends up as paper.

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Question 2

Mobile phones that are discarded when individuals switch providers-as well as new disposable consumer products, such as disposable digital cameras-add to the amount of ____________________ generated today.

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Question 3

Some experts predict that many buildings in the future will be __________, with cells integrated into the rooftop, walls, and windows of the building to generate electricity.

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Question 4

Define "green computing" and explain the role of the ENERGY STAR program. Include in your answer on what products you will see the ENERGY STAR label and the range of energy savings associated with an ENERGY STAR computer.

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Question 5

One kind of assistive technology is large-print key ____________________ for visually impaired computers users.

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Question 6

With solar power, ____________________ convert sunlight into direct current (DC)electricity, which is then stored in a battery.

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Question 7

Name three ways to prevent wrist/arm/hand soreness and injury and three ways to prevent eyestrain.

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Question 8

A(n)____________________ is a software program that reads aloud all information displayed on the computer screen, such as instructions, menu options, documents, and Web pages.

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Question 9

Examples of assistive ____________________ devices include the one in the accompanying figure.

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Question 10

____________________ print embossed output in Braille format on paper instead of, or in addition to, conventional ink output.

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Question 11

Name and describe three assistive input devices.

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Question 12

As shown in the accompanying figure, ENERGY STAR is a program developed by the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage the development of ____________________ devices.

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Question 13

____________________ is a technology used with flat panel display devices that attempts to mimic the look of ordinary printed paper.

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Question 14

Explain the function of three of the six types of ergonomic hardware shown in the accompanying figure.

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Question 15

The accompanying figure a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products that ____________________ greenhouse gas emissions.

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Question 16

What is ergonomics?

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Question 17

The term "digital ____________________" refers to the gap between those who have access to computers and communications technology and those who do not.

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Question 18

Some ____________________ centers will accept computer equipment, but many charge a fee for this service.

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Question 19

The term "____________________" refers to using computers in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Question 20

An ____________________ is a certification, often by a government agency, that identifies a device as meeting minimal environmental performance specifications.

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Quiz 7: Health, Access and the Environment