L5 - Communication and Technology

Question 1

What is social media?
a) A type of television program
b) A collective term for websites and applications focusing on communication, input, interaction, and collaboration
c) A type of newspaper
d) A form of radio broadcast

Answer 1

b) A collective term for websites and applications focusing on communication, input, interaction, and collaboration

Explanation: Social media encompasses platforms that allow users to communicate, share content, and collaborate online.

Question 2

Why are people who aren’t familiar with technology susceptible to misinformation and disinformation on social media?
a) They don’t use social media
b) They lack the skills to verify information
c) They only read books
d) They have fast internet connections

Answer 2

b) They lack the skills to verify information

Explanation: Without the ability to verify information, users can easily fall prey to false information spread on social media.

Question 3

How much time did Filipinos spend on social media daily in 2017?
a) Two hours
b) Three hours
c) Four hours and 17 minutes
d) Five hours

Answer 3

c) Four hours and 17 minutes

Explanation: In 2017, Filipinos were reported to spend approximately four hours and 17 minutes per day on social media.

Question 4

What was the relationship between the Philippines’ social media usage and its internet speed in 2017?
a) High internet speed and low social media usage
b) Low internet speed and high social media usage
c) High internet speed and high social media usage
d) Low internet speed and low social media usage

Answer 4

b) Low internet speed and high social media usage

Explanation: Despite having the slowest internet speed in Asia-Pacific, Filipinos spent a significant amount of time on social media.

Question 5

How does faster internet speed affect time spent on social media?
a) It decreases time spent
b) It has no effect
c) It increases time spent
d) It makes social media inaccessible

Answer 5

c) It increases time spent

Explanation: Faster internet speeds allow users to access content more readily and engage with features like videos and live streams without delays, leading to longer usage sessions.