Question 1

A _____________ is a personal Web page that comments on the news and provides links to stories that back up the commentary with evidence.

Accepted Answer

A blog is a personal website where the author can post opinions, commentary and links to news stories that support their viewpoint. Often, readers can comment on the posts and engage in a dialogue with the author and other readers.

Question 2

The first electronic digital computer,_____________,was developed by the British during World War II to help break the German's secret code.

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The first electronic digital computer developed by the British during World War II to help break the German's secret code was called Colossus. ENIAC and UNIVAC were developed in the United States in the post-war era, and ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) was a U.S. government agency formed in the late 1950s.

Question 3

According to long-time New Yorker columnist A.J.Liebling,freedom of the press is guaranteed to

Accepted Answer

Liebling famously said, "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one," highlighting the power dynamics in media and information dissemination.

Question 4

The idea that we use social media to communicate our actual identities is the

Accepted Answer

The extended real-life hypothesis suggests that we use social media as an extension of our real-life interactions, implying that we communicate our actual identities rather than idealized versions of ourselves.

Question 5

Websites that function as online communities of users are called

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Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, provide platforms for users to create profiles, connect with others, and share information and content within a community. Listservs are email-based discussion groups, VoIP refers to voice over internet protocol, and Usenet is a decentralized discussion system.

Question 6

The idea that social media users tend to show idealized characteristics that don't represent who they are is

Accepted Answer

The idea that social media users tend to show idealized characteristics that don't represent who they are is the idealized virtual identity hypothesis.

Question 7

Proponents of Internet freedom see its _____________ as providing protection for unpopular expression;proponents of greater Internet control see it as the Internet's greatest danger.

Accepted Answer

Anonymity can be seen as both a benefit and a danger of the Internet. Proponents of Internet freedom argue that anonymity provides protection for unpopular expression, such as political dissidence or whistleblowing. However, proponents of greater Internet control see anonymity as the greatest danger of the Internet, enabling cyberbullying, hate speech, and online harassment without accountability.

Question 8

The dual-factor model of social media use claims our engagement with social media is motivated by the need to belong and the need

Accepted Answer

The dual-factor model of social media use suggests that people are motivated to engage with social media both for the need to belong and for self-presentation. This encompasses the desire to manage how one is perceived by others.

Question 9

The Apple II personal computer was developed by

Accepted Answer

The Apple II personal computer was developed by Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak.

Question 10

Computers that reduce information to a code made up of the digits 1 and 0 for storage and manipulation use a _____________ code.

Accepted Answer

The code made up of the digits 1 and 0 used for storage and manipulation in computers is called binary code.

Question 11

The "originator of the computer" was _____________,an Englishman,who in 1836 produced designs for a "computer" that could conduct algebraic computations using stored memory and punch cards for input and output.

Accepted Answer

The originator of the computer was Charles Babbage, as he produced designs for a "computer" that could conduct algebraic computations using stored memory and punch cards for input and output. John Napier, Blaise Pascal, and Gottfried Leibnitz made significant contributions to the development of early calculating devices, but Babbage's work on the "analytical engine" is considered the foundation of modern computing.

Question 12

The global network of interconnected computers that communicate freely and share and exchange information is called the

Accepted Answer

The Internet is the global network of interconnected computers that communicate freely and share and exchange information. The term "Information Superhighway" was popular in the early days of the Internet, but it is now a less commonly used term. Protocol refers to a set of rules that governs the communication between devices on a network, while the World Wide Web is a collection of web pages and resources that are accessed via the Internet.

Question 13

The availability of trustworthy _____________-coding and decoding-technologies that make online use of credit and bank card numbers,addresses,social security numbers,and other sensitive information safer for both seller and buyer has fueled interest in the Internet as a place to do business.

Accepted Answer

The availability of trustworthy encryption technologies has made online transactions safer, which has spurred interest in conducting business on the Internet. Encryption involves coding and decoding sensitive information, such as credit card or social security numbers, to protect it from unauthorized access or theft. Web-lock, Net filter, and scanner are not relevant technologies for this purpose.

Question 14

In 1962,_____________ of the Rand Corporation proposed a packet-switching system that would allow the military to maintain command over its missiles and planes in the event of a nuclear attack.It is the basis of what we know today as the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Paul Baran's proposal for a packet-switching system laid the foundation for the development of the Internet. His idea was to break down data into small chunks, or packets, and send them to their destination over various routes, with each packet being reassembled at its destination. This decentralized approach to communication revolutionized the way information could be shared and transmitted, and it paved the way for the development of the World Wide Web.

Question 15

The development of the _____________-with its small size,absence of heat,and low cost-made personal computers possible.

Accepted Answer

The development of the semiconductor, with its small size, absence of heat, and low cost, was crucial in making personal computers possible. Semiconductors are used in microprocessors and other components essential for the operation of personal computers.

Question 16

Computers that link individual personal computer users to the Internet are called

Accepted Answer

The term "hosts" refers to computers that are connected to a network, in this case the Internet, and provide services to other computers or users. Personal computers that are connected to the Internet are considered hosts because they are able to access and transmit data on the network. Terminals and mainframes are outdated terms that refer to older types of computing systems, and ARPANET was the early precursor to the modern internet.

Question 17

The "network of networks," consisting of LANs (Local Area Networks-networks connecting two or more computers,usually within the same building)and WANs (Wide Area Networks-networks that connect several LANs in different locations),is called the

Accepted Answer

The network of networks consisting of LANs and WANs is called the Internet. The other options do not accurately describe this network.

Question 18

The most well known and arguably the most effective ______ Web site is MoveOn.org.

Accepted Answer

MoveOn.org is a well-known activist website, known for promoting progressive causes and mobilizing people to take action. While the site may contain some commercial elements, such as selling merchandise or accepting donations, its main focus is on activism and political engagement. Additionally, the site is not known for spamming its users, and while it may contain some blogs, it is not primarily a blogging site. Therefore, the best choice is D) activist.

Question 19

The first "full-service" electronic computer,_____________,was based on the work of Iowa State University's John V.Atanasoff and introduced by scientists John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert of the University of Pennsylvania in 1946.

Accepted Answer

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) is considered the first full-service electronic computer, introduced in 1946 based on the work of John V. Atanasoff and developed by John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert.

Question 20

The first successful commercial computer,used by the Census Bureau in 1951,was

Accepted Answer

The first successful commercial computer used by the Census Bureau in 1951 was the UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer), not the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator) or Colossus. ARPANET is unrelated as it was a precursor to the modern-day internet and was not a commercial computer.

Quiz 10: The Internet and Social Media