1. TRUE or FALSE? Computer technology has greatly impacted the banking industry, to the extent that credit cards and debit cards have reduced consumers' reliance on cash.
2. TRUE or FALSE? Embedded processors are computer chips that are built into appliances and machinery to control their workings.
3. TRUE or FALSE? Instant messaging software allows users to send and receive messages almost instantaneously, allowing for interactive conversations between remote users.
4. TRUE or FALSE? Commercial software systems are thoroughly tested so that all programming errors are identified and fixed before the system is marketed.
5. TRUE or FALSE? Search engines such as Google.com verify the accuracy of information on Web pages before they report those pages.
6. TRUE or FALSE? Amazon.com is the largest e-commerce site in terms of yearly online sales.
7. TRUE or FALSE? Because of budget constraints, public schools are less likely to have Internet access today than they were 10 years ago.
8. TRUE or FALSE? The "digital divide" refers to the fact that the disadvantaged in society (e.g., minorities, the poor, and uneducated citizens) are less likely to have access to the Internet.