Question 1

Which of the following is an etiquette strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?
A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) being aware of the risks regarding physical strain, eye strain and Internet addiction issues
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase "the medium is the message." What is the meaning of this statement?
A) keeping your audience interested with the medium used
B) the user's experience of an act of communication differs depending on the medium
C) the user's experience of an act of communication does not differ depending on the medium
D) art forms have meaning
E) art forms have no meaning

Accepted Answer

McLuhan's phrase "the medium is the message" suggests that the medium through which content is delivered shapes and influences the perception and understanding of the message itself, meaning the medium affects the user's experience.

Question 3

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for surprise?
A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Accepted Answer

The facial expression ":o" is commonly used in cyberspace to represent surprise or shock, as it resembles an open mouth.

Question 4

Which of the following did a study by the Journal of General Internal Medicine find about medical students and their Facebook profiles?
A) most medical students did not have a Fcebook account
B) medical students never posted inappropaite pictures
C) only 37% had made their Facebook entries private
D) 37% share racist and/or sexistist comments
E) most revealed their home address

Accepted Answer

The study found that only 37% of medical students had made their Facebook entries private, indicating a lack of privacy settings among the majority.

Question 5

Which of the following social networking sites had the most unique visitors in 2012?
A) Facebook
B) Twitter
C) Linkedln
D) Tumblr
E) Pinterest

Accepted Answer

In 2012, Facebook was the most popular social networking site with the highest number of unique visitors compared to other platforms listed.

Question 6

Which of the following is a commerce strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?
A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) develop a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Accepted Answer

Commerce strategies often focus on educating digital citizens to be effective consumers of products and services online.

Question 7

The term digital immigrant means which of the following?
A) people who are good with digital technology
B) people who grew up having access to the Internet and other digital tools
C) people who were not born before the digital age and have to learn how to use digital technology
D) people who refuse to use digital technology
E) people who use a lot of digital technology

Accepted Answer

Digital immigrants are individuals who were born before the widespread adoption of digital technology and have had to adapt to it later in life.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of sharing too much information online?
A) posting a picture of your daughter playing
B) posting your home address
C) posting a picture of yourself riding your new bike
D) sharing your excitement about your new job
E) posting pictures of your wedding

Accepted Answer

Posting your home address is an example of sharing too much information online because it could make you vulnerable to identity theft or other crimes.

Question 9

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for sticking out your tounge?
A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The Pew Research Centre found that which percentage of respondants used social media in 2011?
A) 95%
B) 55%
C) 75%
D) 80%
E) 100%

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Pew Research Centre found that which...

Question 11

How does the interactive communication model change when technology is introduced?
A) there is no sender
B) there is no receiver
C) it is much less interactive since technology is being used
D) it expands the role of channels
E) the model does not change

Accepted Answer

The introduction of technology expands the role of channels in the interactive communication model by adding new mediums and platforms for communication, such as social media, email, and instant messaging, which enhance interactivity.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of how the communication process changes when technology is the medium for communication?
A) the communication process does not change
B) perception, values and culture will influence the creator and receiver
C) there is no noise when technology is the medium
D) encoding and decoding is much simplier
E) the wide variety of tools used to create and send messages has the potential to change the receiver's interpretation of the message

Accepted Answer

The use of technology introduces various tools and platforms that can alter how messages are interpreted by the receiver, affecting the communication process.

Question 13

Which of the following is a communication strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?
A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following was the number one perfered method of communication for students in an anecdontal study conducted by Saunders?
A) email
B) telephone
C) texting
D) social media
E) face to face

Accepted Answer

In the anecdotal study conducted by Saunders, texting was identified as the number one preferred method of communication for students.

Question 15

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for indecision or disappointment?
A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Accepted Answer

The facial expression ":S" is commonly used in cyberspace to convey indecision or disappointment.

Question 16

Which of the following is an education strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?
A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) learn information literacy skills to identify, access, apply, synthesize, and create new inmormation
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example interactive and interpersonal digital communication?
A) instant messaging
B) skype
C) blooging
D) wikis
E) writing a letter

Accepted Answer

Writing a letter is not a digital form of communication, and it is not interactive or interpersonal in the digital sense.

Question 18

The term digital native means which of the following?
A) people who are good with digital technology
B) people who grew up having access to the Internet and other digital tools
C) people who were born before the digital age and have to learn how to use digital technology
D) people who refuse to use digital technology
E) people who use a lot of digital technology

Accepted Answer

Digital natives are individuals who have grown up with access to the Internet and digital tools, making them familiar and comfortable with using technology from a young age.

Question 19

Which of the following is a communication risk when using social media?
A) unable to read body language or non-verbal messages
B) unable to reflect on how messages are structured
C) there is no listening involved
D) emotional intelligence is not a factor
E) there is too much emphasis on words

Accepted Answer

Social media communication lacks the ability to convey body language or non-verbal cues, which can lead to misunderstandings.

Question 20

Which of the following is an access strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?
A) sharing personal information carefully
B) advocate for worldwide access regardless of ability, culture, or geography, both in language and structure
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Accepted Answer

Advocating for worldwide access regardless of ability, culture, or geography is an access strategy that ensures inclusivity and equal opportunities for all digital citizens.

Quiz 12: Communicating in a Digital World

Which of the following is an etiquette strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase "the medium is the message." What is the meaning of this statement?

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for surprise?

Which of the following did a study by the Journal of General Internal Medicine find about medical students and their Facebook profiles?

Which of the following social networking sites had the most unique visitors in 2012?

Which of the following is a commerce strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

The term digital immigrant means which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of sharing too much information online?

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for sticking out your tounge?

The Pew Research Centre found that which percentage of respondants used social media in 2011?

How does the interactive communication model change when technology is introduced?

Which of the following is an example of how the communication process changes when technology is the medium for communication?

Which of the following is a communication strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

Which of the following was the number one perfered method of communication for students in an anecdontal study conducted by Saunders?

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for indecision or disappointment?

Which of the following is an education strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

Which of the following is NOT an example interactive and interpersonal digital communication?

The term digital native means which of the following?

Which of the following is a communication risk when using social media?

Which of the following is an access strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?