Information Technology Era

Question 1

they can be used interchangeably, capture the ubiquitous nature of
computing and the prolific use of technology in almost
, information age, computer age

all aspects of human activity.

Answer 1

digital, information, and computer age

Question 2

normally refers to communication that
uses unique tools to interconnect among
people.

Answer 2

Media

Question 3

forms of media

Answer 3

television, radio, internet, cellular phone

Question 4

In the digital age, ———- can be considered as the message, the
medium, and the messenger.

Answer 4

media

Question 5

is a form of content created
and owned by the users of a system.

Answer 5

User-generated content (UGC)

Question 6

is a traditional method of recording one’s
thoughts or expressing one’s emotions through writing

Answer 6

Keeping a diary of a journal

Question 7

is a combination of two words- web and log. It works the same
way as pen and paper would but privacy becomes irrelevant given
that a blog post can be seen by anyone online.

Answer 7

blog

Question 8

Most recently, blogs have evolved into

Answer 8

microblogs and video blogs.

Question 9

Traditionally, professionals send messages to the audience

Answer 9

news anchor delivering the news on TV and/or radio.

Question 10

has become an avenue for
information dissemination even taking over news sites in bringing the latest or
up-to-date content

Answer 10

Social Media

Question 11

is the one who delivers the message. This is why
broadcasters, for example, being the messenger of news are called
“media.”

Answer 11

messenger

Question 12

In the digital age, the demarcation lines between the message, the
medium, and the messenger are somewhat blurry.

Answer 12

Blurred Lines

Question 13

The media, instead of just being an avenue for delivering messages, is
becoming increasingly social-with the audience themselves creating their
content and interacting with one anothe

Answer 13

Interactive Medium

Question 14

The media has transformed itself based on how information is
presented and how the connection is established.

Answer 14

Evolution of Media

Question 15

The vision of IoT has evolved due to the convergence of
multiple technologies, including pervasive wireless communication,
data analytics, machine learning, and use of hardware technology
such as sensors, microprocessors, and microcontrollers.

Answer 15

IoT and Smart Home Technology

Question 16

In 2016, the release of games such as Pokémon Go and the anticipated VR
headset, Oculus Rift, served as a turning point for AR and VR technology.

Answer 16

AR and VR

Question 17

Having machines decide for you seems to be a daunting task and would
probably make you think of robots and talking computers, similar to Iron
Man’s Jarvis.

Answer 17

Machine Learning

Question 18

Through advanced technology, it is now possible to automate
previously human-exclusive tasks.

Answer 18

Automation

Question 19

can be analyzed for insights which can help management
make better decisions and come up with more effective strategic
plans.

Answer 19

Big data

Question 20

Majority of organizations nowadays are moving towards system
automation.

Answer 20

Physical-Digital Integrations

Question 21

It is a period in human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an information technology-based economy brought by industrialization during the

Answer 21

Industrial Revolution.​

Question 22

This period is also characterized by the digital industry creating a knowledge-based society surrounded by a high-tech global economy that exerts its influence on how the manufacturing process and the service sector work in an
efficient and convenient way.

Answer 22

Industrial Revolution.​