Communication

Question 1

What is Synchronous?

Answer 1

Synchronous means the exchange of information between two or more people in real time.

Question 2

What is Teleconferencing?

Answer 2

It allows several people in different locations to take part in a real time conversation (Zoom, google meets)

Question 3

What is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?

Answer 3

VoIP is the transition of telephone calls over computer networks

Question 4

True or false: VoIP need low bandwidth to work well.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Which applications support VoIP?

Answer 5

Magic Jack
Skype
Tango
Viper

Question 6

What is Video Conferencing?

Answer 6

It means those taking part in real time conversation conversation can also see eachother; as they would in a face-to-face meeting

Question 7

What is web conferencing?

Answer 7

Is like videoconferencing but extra tools like:
-Share Screens
-Whiteboard
-Slideshows

Question 8

What are requirements for Synchronous Communication?

Answer 8

-Internet Access
-VDU/Screen
-Microphone
-Speakers

Question 9

What is Asynchronous Communication?

Answer 9

It is another name for delayed communication. Sending letters is an example.

Question 10

Examples of Asynchronous communication?

Answer 10

-Email
-Instant messages (M)
-Short Messaging Service (SMS)
-Newsgroup
-Web Blogs/ Vlogs

Question 11

What is Instant Messaging (IM)?

Answer 11

Instant Messaging are usually read as soon as they are sent. They are replied to quickly.

Question 12

Examples of Instant Messaging?

Answer 12

What’s app, SnapChat, iMessage, Discord

Question 13

What is Short Messaging Service?

Answer 13

Since a single text message is only 160 characters long, people often use ‘text speak’ which includes abbreviations.

Question 14

What is Email?

Answer 14

Email is the electronic version of sending corresponding messages through the postal service

Question 15

How many parts does a email consist of and name them

Answer 15

Three:
-the account name
-the @ symbol
-ISP or email service provider

Question 16

What does an email allow you to do?

Answer 16

Edit a message
Check spelling
Send and receive messages
Send the same message
Forward messages that you receive to other recipients
Save the address of other people

Question 17

When composing emails what should you do?

Answer 17

Keep paragraphs short
Use correct grammar
Proofread your message before sending it
Avoid using fancy fonts

Question 18

What are some important things to remeber about using email safely?

Answer 18

Do not give out personal information
Do not post things to regretting

Question 19

What is a weblog (blog)?

Answer 19

A weblog consists of the recorded ideas of an individual (a sort of diary)

Question 20

What is a video log (Vlog)

Answer 20

A blog is a digital record of ideas and thoughts published and shared in a video and short videos

Question 21

What are some types of vlogs?

Answer 21

Unboxing
Prank videos
Beauty and fashion
How-to videos
Gaming
Travel
Food

Question 22

What is Wiki?

Answer 22

Wiki is a type of website that is developed collaboratively by a group of people

Question 23

Where does the word wiki mean?

Answer 23

It is a Hawaiian word meaning ‘quick’

Question 24

When was wiki first used and by whom it was used

Answer 24

It was first used in 1995 by the US computer programmer, Ward Cunningham, who called his website the ‘WikiWikiWeb’

Question 25

What is google drive?

Answer 25

Google drive is a file storage service developed by Google. It is a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online.

Question 26

When did a blog start?

Answer 26

1990

Question 27

When did a Vlog start?

Answer 27

2000