Emerging Technologies: Critical Thinking About Tech Claims

Engineering

Knowledge check on evaluating technology claims, hype, and real-world impact

10 XP
Reward
10
Questions
5–10 min
Time
Q1 Question 1 of 10

What is the 'Gartner Hype Cycle' and what does it describe?

Q2 Question 2 of 10

What does 'tech solutionism' mean and why is it problematic?

Q3 Question 3 of 10

What is 'convergent technology' and why does it accelerate change?

Q4 Question 4 of 10

What is 'vendor lock-in' and why does it matter?

Q5 Question 5 of 10

What questions should you ask when evaluating a new technology's security claims?

Q6 Question 6 of 10

What is 'responsible AI' development?

Q7 Question 7 of 10

What is 'planned surveillance' and how does it differ from emergency surveillance?

Q8 Question 8 of 10

Why is 'security by obscurity' generally considered a weak security strategy?

Q9 Question 9 of 10

What is 'privacy by design'?

Q10 Question 10 of 10

What is 'responsible disclosure' and how does it relate to emerging technology vulnerabilities?