Question 1

________ meetings are meetings in which participants do not meet in the same place and possibly not at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Virtual meetings are those in which participants do not meet in the same physical location and may not be meeting at the same time. With the use of technology, participants are able to connect remotely and communicate as if they were in the same room.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding Google Docs is true?

Accepted Answer

Google tracks document revisions and provides brief summaries of changes made, allowing for easy collaboration and version control. Choice B is false, as a Google account is necessary to edit Google Docs. Choice C is false, as Google Docs is completely free to use. Choice D is false, as Microsoft Excel documents can be uploaded to Google Docs.

Question 3

Which of the following stands true for team surveys?

Accepted Answer

It is easy to determine who has not responded in team surveys as participation can be tracked and attributed to each team member. Option A is incorrect as member participation can vary depending on the nature and purpose of the survey. Option B is not necessarily true as participants can be given guidelines and parameters for their responses. Option D is not relevant as team surveys and videoconferencing involve different means of communication.

Question 4

Synchronous communication is defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

Synchronous communication refers to communication that occurs in real-time or at the same time. This can include meetings or conversations where all team members are present and communicating together. Therefore, the best choice is D - communication that occurs when all team members meet at the same time.

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is used when one team member creates a list of questions and asks other members to respond?

Accepted Answer

This technique is known as a team survey where one team member creates a list of questions and asks other members to respond. The purpose of this survey is to collect feedback and opinions from the team members. Multiparty text chat, social networking, and discussion forum are different types of communication techniques.

Question 6

Which of the following is a use of surveys?

Accepted Answer

Surveys can be used to assess team understanding of project goals and gather feedback on how to improve communication and collaboration within the team. Option A refers to a document management system, option B refers to a list management system, and option C refers to a synchronous communication tool.

Question 7

In ________,one group member posts an entry,an idea,a comment,or a question,and other group members respond to it later,at their convenience.

Accepted Answer

A discussion forum is a platform where one member can initiate a discussion by posting an entry, idea, question, or comment, and other members can respond to it at their own convenience. Multiple threads of discussion can take place simultaneously, making it an efficient platform for group collaboration and communication. Multiparty text chat is a platform that enables real-time synchronous communication, while team survey is a tool used to collect feedback from team members. Microsoft Groove chat is a platform that enables real-time chats and file-sharing but is primarily designed for individual or small group use.

Question 8

Which of the following SharePoint features can be used to share and document team knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A wiki in SharePoint is specifically designed for sharing and documenting team knowledge, allowing users to collaboratively create and edit content.

Question 9

Which of the following is true for document libraries?

Accepted Answer

Document libraries do not allow multiple users to edit a document simultaneously.

Question 10

Of the following,which SharePoint feature is used to verify team members' understanding of goals and other project information?

Accepted Answer

The survey feature is used to gather feedback and responses from team members and stakeholders, and can be used to verify their understanding of project goals and other important information. The document library is used to store and organize project documents, the wiki is a collaborative knowledge base, and the blog is typically used for sharing updates and insights.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

Asynchronous communication refers to communication where the participants do not need to be present or engaged in the communication at the same time. Email is an example of asynchronous communication as messages can be sent and received at any time without the need for an immediate response. Multiparty text chat, videoconferencing, and Microsoft Groove chat all involve synchronous communication where the participants need to be present and engaged in the conversation in real time.

Question 12

Which of the following systems for sharing content provides version control?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft SharePoint provides version control, which allows users to keep track of changes made to a document or file and revert to earlier versions if needed. Google Docs and Windows Live SkyDrive also allow users to collaborate and share content, but they do not offer the same level of version control as SharePoint. FTP is simply a method for transferring files and does not provide any version control.

Question 13

Which of the following is true for shared content with version management?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is a technology used to place content on a shared file server in a company?

Accepted Answer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a technology specifically designed for transferring files between computers over the Internet. It is commonly used to upload and download files to and from a shared file server in a company. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a protocol used in communication between computers, but it is not specifically designed for file transfer. Multiparty text chat and version control are also technologies used in communication and collaboration, but they are not related to placing content on a shared file server.

Question 15

Which of the following is a content sharing technique in which the sender does not have any control or record of changes made to the shared content?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

In version control systems,shared documents are placed into a shared directory called a ________.

Accepted Answer

In version control systems, shared documents are placed into a shared directory called a "library" or "repository", which serves as a centralized location for storing and managing the files. A workspace is a local directory on a developer's machine where they can edit and modify the files from the library. Groove is a collaboration software developed by Microsoft that is no longer supported. "Work lab" is not a commonly used term in version control systems.

Question 17

If a virtual meeting is synchronous,participants should use ________ to interact with each other.

Accepted Answer

Multiparty text chat allows for real-time interaction between participants, making it the best choice for synchronous virtual meetings. Wikis and applications such as Word are not designed for real-time interaction, and email is not an effective means of immediate communication.

Question 18

Which of the following tools provides version management while sharing content?

Accepted Answer

Wikis provide version management while sharing content. Users can update the content as needed, and previous versions are typically saved to allow for easy comparison or restoration. Shared files on servers and FTP may allow for access to multiple versions, but they do not typically include version control features. Emails with attachments are not typically used for version management, as it can be difficult to keep track of multiple revisions sent through email.

Question 19

________ tracks changes to documents and provides features and functions to accommodate concurrent work.

Accepted Answer

Version management is the process of keeping track of changes made to a document, ensuring that multiple versions are available and accessible. It also provides features and functions to accommodate concurrent work, as multiple users can work on different versions of the same document simultaneously without interfering with each other's work. Workflow regulation, workspace management, and content regulation are also important aspects of document management but are not directly related to tracking changes and accommodating concurrent work.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of synchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

Multiparty text chat involves real-time communication where messages are sent and received instantly, making it an example of synchronous communication. Email and voice mail are asynchronous forms of communication, while discussion forums are generally also asynchronous, although they may have real-time chat features.

Quiz 14: Using Collaboration Information Systems