Question 1

By 2012, about how many apps were available for Apple devices?

Accepted Answer

The answer of By 2012, about how many apps were...

Question 2

Apple's response to which of the following established the new media economics?

Accepted Answer

Apple's response to Napster, which allowed users to freely share music files, was the introduction of the iTunes Store and the iPod, which established the new media economics of paid digital downloads.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a threat to privacy of personal information on the Internet?

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Digital archiving typically refers to the storage of electronic documents, such as emails or records, and does not necessarily involve the collection or misuse of personal information. The other options all involve potential threats to privacy on the Internet.

Question 4

A form of Internet identity theft involving phony e-mail messages asking customers to update their credit card numbers, account passwords, and other personal information is called .

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The form of internet identity theft described in the question is called phishing, which involves fraudulent emails or messages luring individuals into giving away their personal information. Choices A, B, C, and D do not accurately describe this specific type of cybercrime.

Question 5

Second Life is an example of a(n) .

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Second Life is a virtual social world where users can create avatars, interact with other users, and engage in various activities such as shopping, gaming, and exploring virtual environments. It is not a smartphone, web browser, ISP, or wiki website.

Question 6

Hypertext inventor Tim Berners-Lee published an article in 2001 that introduced the idea of the .

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In 2001, Tim Berners-Lee published an article that introduced the idea of the Semantic Web. The Semantic Web is an extension of the World Wide Web, where machines can read and understand information like humans do, allowing for more efficient and intelligent information sharing.

Question 7

Yahoo!'s business method has been to make itself an all-purpose entry point, or , to the Internet.

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Yahoo's business method has been to make itself a portal or all-purpose entry point to the Internet, offering a range of services such as email, news, finance, sports, and more. While Yahoo has also offered search engine and ISP services, its primary focus has been on being a one-stop destination for internet users.

Question 8

According to the textbook, which of the following technological advances has/have contributed to the rise of media convergence?

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All the listed technological advances have played a role in media convergence by enhancing connectivity, accessibility, and multimedia capabilities.

Question 9

What service was launched in 2011 to compete against Facebook?

Accepted Answer

Google+ was launched in 2011 by Google as a social networking service to compete against Facebook.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about targeted advertising is not true?

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Targeted advertising is not a passing fad; it is a growing trend and a significant source of revenue for many websites and advertisers.

Question 11

Why did AOL begin losing customers in the early 2000s?

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AOL's dial-up internet service was not able to keep up with the growing popularity of broadband internet connections, leading to customers switch to other providers offering faster speeds.

Question 12

Which one of the following is an example of media convergence?

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Media convergence refers to the merging of traditional and digital media platforms. The use of tablets to access different forms of traditional media, such as books and movies, is an example of media convergence.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an ''opt-in'' Internet policy?

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An opt-in Internet policy means that consumers have to give their consent before a website can collect any browsing history data. This gives consumers more control over their privacy and personal information.

Question 14

Which one of the following statements about media convergence is not true?

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Media convergence did not take off in the 1970s; it became more prominent with the rise of the internet and digital technology in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Question 15

While no one owns the Internet, some businesses have had commercial success controlling parts of the Internet experience. Which of the following endeavors has/have been commercially successful?

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All the options listed have been commercially successful endeavors related to the Internet. Companies have made significant profits by providing Internet access, selling advertising space, creating social networking platforms, and developing search engines and directories.

Question 16

The law that grants sweeping powers to law-enforcement agencies to intercept individuals' online communications, including e-mail messages and browsing records, is the .

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The USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) grants law-enforcement agencies sweeping powers to intercept individuals' online communications, including e-mail messages and browsing records. The other options either do not address online communication interception or have a more specific focus (e.g. protecting children online).

Question 17

According to the textbook, what is the most popular social networking site?

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Facebook is widely recognized as the most popular social networking site, surpassing others like Twitter, Friendster, MySpace, and Craigslist.

Question 18

Which one of the following statements about Apple's iPad is true?

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The iPad has been Apple's fastest-growing product line, and newer versions include things like cameras and faster graphics.

Question 19

What is spyware and what does it do?

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Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge and is designed to collect private information by monitoring user activity.

Question 20

Which statement about the business model of Google is true?

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Google makes the majority of its revenue through pay-per-click advertisements, with their AdWords program being a major source of income for the company. The other options listed are all incorrect as Google is a for-profit company and does not rely on subscription fees or donations. While Google does offer cloud-based word processing through their Google Docs program, it is not their primary source of revenue.

Quiz 2: The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence