Chapter 12

Question 1

Math

Answer 1

The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics) or as applied to objects and operations (applied mathematics).

Question 2

Punch Cards:

Answer 2

A method of inputting data or instructions into a computer, where holes punched in cards represent binary data.

Question 3

Computers:

Answer 3

Electronic devices that manipulate information or data. In the most general sense, a computer is whatever has the ability to perform an ordered set of sequential operations.

Question 4

Asynchronous Communication:

Answer 4

Communication that does not occur in real-time, allowing participants to respond at their own pace (e.g., email).

Question 5

Synchronous Communication:

Answer 5

Communication that occurs in real-time, with all participants present at the same time (e.g., video calls).

Question 6

World Wide Web (WWW):

Answer 6

An information system where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs, interlinked by hypertext links, and accessible via the Internet.

Question 7

Synchronous Communication:

Answer 7

Real-time interaction, such as live chat or video conferencing.

Question 8

Asynchronous Communication:

Answer 8

Non-real-time interaction, such as emails or forum posts.

Question 9

Nonverbal Cues:

Answer 9

Communication without words, including body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.

Question 10

Netiquette:

Answer 10

The correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.

Question 11

Contexts:

Answer 11

The situations or environments in which communication occurs, influencing how messages are interpreted.

Question 12

Rules & Norms:

Answer 12

Guidelines and expectations for behavior in online interactions.

Question 13

Acceptable & Polite CMC Behavior:

Answer 13

Manners and etiquette observed in computer-mediated communication.

Question 14

Online Interaction:

Answer 14

Communication that takes place over the Internet, through various platforms and tools.

Question 15

Range of Mediated Technologies:

Answer 15

Various tools and platforms (e.g., social media, messaging apps, video conferencing) used to facilitate communication.

Question 16

Communication Apprehension:

Answer 16

Anxiety or fear associated with real or anticipated communication with others.

Question 17

Online Impression Formation:

Answer 17

How individuals form impressions of others based on their online presence and interactions.

Question 18

Enabling:

Answer 18

Facilitating communication.

Question 19

Facilitating:

Answer 19

Making communication easier or more efficient.

Question 20

Inviting:

Answer 20

Encouraging participation in communication.

Question 21

Encouraging:

Answer 21

Promoting or supporting communication.

Question 22

Uses and Gratifications Theory:

Answer 22

A theory that suggests people actively seek out media to satisfy specific needs or desires.

Question 23

Social Presence Theory

Answer 23

A theory that describes the degree of salience of the other person in a communication setting, affecting the level of social richness.

Question 24

Media Richness Theory

Answer 24

A theory that suggests the effectiveness of a communication medium depends on its ability to reproduce the information sent over it.

Question 25

Social Information Processing Theory:

Answer 25

A theory that explains how people adapt to communicating emotionally and socially in computer-mediated environments.