Question 1

Amazon released its eBook reader named Kindle in 2002,but it wasn't until the release of the iPad in 2010 that eReaders gained widespread acceptance.

Accepted Answer

Amazon's Kindle was actually released in 2007, not 2002.

Question 2

The Kindle is an example of a(n)_____ device.&#10;A) eReader&#10;B) automated reading&#10;C) book&#10;D) autoreading

Accepted Answer

The Kindle is a device that is specifically designed for reading electronic books or eBooks, making it an eReader. It is not an automated reading device, as it still requires the user to physically turn the pages and read the content. It is not simply a book either, as it can store thousands of books in a single device. Autoreading is not a term commonly used to describe any kind of reading device.

Question 3

In 2010,color eReaders like the Barnes & Noble Nook appeared,using ePaper instead of backlighting.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, color eReaders like the Barnes & Noble Nook Color did appear, but they used LCD screens for color display, not ePaper technology. E-paper is primarily used for black-and-white displays due to its low power consumption and better readability in direct sunlight.

Question 4

Traditional _____ media uses newspapers,magazines,and books to deliver information and entertainment.&#10;A) digital&#10;B) online&#10;C) print&#10;D) design

Accepted Answer

Traditional media refers to the use of printed materials to disseminate information and entertainment. Such printed materials include newspapers, magazines, and books. Therefore, the best choice is C - print.

Question 5

One way newspapers are staying profitable in the online delivery model is to _____.&#10;A) charge readers for access to stories&#10;B) use &#34;citizen editors&#34;&#10;C) offer only columnist blogs for free&#10;D) limit access at different times of the day

Accepted Answer

Many newspapers have implemented paywalls, where readers must pay for access to articles after a certain number of free views. This helps generate revenue for the newspaper while still providing some content for free to entice readership.

Question 6

All major newspapers and most minor newspapers have an online version of their publications.

Accepted Answer

With the rise of the internet, most newspapers have established their online presence to cater to the growing demand for digital news consumption. As a result, major newspapers as well as many minor newspapers now have an online version of their publications.

Question 7

The launch of the _____ in 2010 resulted in various tablet devices entering the market.&#10;A) Kindle&#10;B) iPad&#10;C) MacBook&#10;D) Dell tablet

Accepted Answer

The iPad was launched in 2010, which was a game changer in the tablet market and led to various other tablet devices entering the market. The Kindle and Dell tablet were already in the market before 2010, and the MacBook is a laptop and not a tablet.

Question 8

Digital media includes both visual and audio output.

Accepted Answer

Digital media refers to any type of media that is encoded in machine-readable format, including both visual (such as images and videos) and audio (such as music and podcasts) output.

Question 9

Online newspapers can be delivered through _____ to news readers.&#10;A) MIDI&#10;B) RSS&#10;C) PDF&#10;D) CAD

Accepted Answer

Online newspapers can be delivered through RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to news readers. RSS is a way of delivering content from a publisher's website to a reader's RSS feed, allowing them to easily access new articles and updates. MIDI, PDF, and CAD are not typically used for delivering online newspapers.

Question 10

_____ media is programming or music that can be accessed any time of the day,regardless of television and radio schedules.&#10;A) Integrated&#10;B) On-demand&#10;C) Ambient&#10;D) Client-based

Accepted Answer

On-demand media refers to programming or music that is available for access at any time, regardless of television and radio schedules. Integrated media refers to the combination of various media channels, ambient media refers to advertising placed in unexpected places, and client-based media refers to media that is specific to the user or their device.

Question 11

Amazon's Kindle eBook format is open-source and can be viewed with free software that is easily obtained over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amazon's Kindle eBook format is open-source and...

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of digital media?&#10;A) magnetic tape&#10;B) printed newspapers&#10;C) Blu-ray movies&#10;D) spreadsheets

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 13

Publishers concerned with controlling distribution of their products may lock them down with DRM technologies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Publishers concerned with controlling distribution of their...

Question 14

Designers,engineers,and architects are the sole users of digital media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Designers,engineers,and architects are the sole users of...

Question 15

Companies such as _____ have connected with libraries to digitize millions of books.&#10;A) Google&#10;B) Microsoft&#10;C) Twitter&#10;D) Cengage

Accepted Answer

The answer of Companies such as _____ have connected with...

Deck 53: Digital Publications