Question 1

Having access to technological skills and resources is referred to as _____.

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Question 2

Write out, in paragraph form, five ways to break new media etiquette, and then correct them with a more positive interaction in a second paragraph.

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Question 3

What can college students do to bridge the digital divide? Provide two ideas and explain how they are or are not ethical response.

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Question 4

The fastest growing group of Internet users is older people 70+).

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According to various studies, older people (70+) are the fastest growing group of Internet users.

Question 5

Emails from foreign princes asking for wired funds are attempts at accessing consumer banking, an act called _____.

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Question 6

FtF communication increases your field of availables when compared to CMC.

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Question 7

The idea of diffusion of innovations suggests that people must see technology as useful and compatible with their everyday lives.

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According to the theory of diffusion of innovations, the perceived usefulness and compatibility of technology with people's daily lives are important factors in determining its adoption rate.

Question 8

Some studies indicate that 25-30 percent of minors are involved in _____, an online "bad behavior."

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Question 9

Email communication is considered _____ because messages are not sent and received at the same time.

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Question 10

Married couples use a smaller variety of media compared to dating couples.

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There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that married couples use a smaller variety of media compared to dating couples. Media usage can vary widely based on individual preferences and lifestyle, regardless of marital status.

Question 11

Women are more likely to use social networking sites and play online video games than men.

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Research indicates that women are more likely to use social networking sites, while men are more likely to play online video games.

Question 12

Projecting a false identity, also called _____, is possible with CMC.

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Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?

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Question 14

Asynchronicity is unhelpful and hinders effective communication.

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Asynchronicity can be helpful as it allows individuals to communicate at their own pace, accommodating different time zones and schedules, which can enhance communication flexibility and effectiveness.

Quiz 14: Communication and New Technologies