Web and ICT Trends

Question 1

The _____ became the interface choice for internet users due to its ease of use and its multimedia ability to transmit text, graphics, audio, and video.

Answer 1

World Wide Web

Question 2

Static Web Pages

Answer 2

Web 1.0

Question 3

Content was stored directly in the website files

Answer 3

Web 1.0

Question 4

Dynamic Web Pages

Answer 4

Web 2.0

Question 5

Users are able to interact with the page by commenting or creating user accounts

Answer 5

Web 2.0

Question 6

Browsers can be used as interface, application software, and file storage

Answer 6

Web 2.0

Question 7

Across application, enterprise, and community boundaries

Answer 7

Web 3.0

Question 8

It aims to understand user’s preferences to be able to deliver web content specifically targeting the user

Answer 8

Web 3.0

Question 9

This feature allows the user to categorize and classify information using keywords. The use of hashtag is one example.

Answer 9

Folksonomy

Question 10

This feature refers to the dynamic content of the website where it responds to the user’s input. Example: Logging in your Facebook account, the content displayed will depend on the content of your account.

Answer 10

Rich User Experience

Question 11

This feature refers to the ability of the web to get participation for its audience. It means that the owner of the web is not the only one who can provide the content. Users and other viewers of the site can comment, provide reviews and evaluations, and answer a poll.

Answer 11

User Participation

Question 12

This feature refers to services that are offered on demand rather than one-time purchase. At times, users can opt to go for time-based pricing instead of file size-based pricing or vice versa.

Answer 12

Long Tail

Question 13

This feature allows users to subscribe to software only when needed rather than purchasing them. It is like renting a software for a minimal fee.

Answer 13

Software as a Service

Question 14

This feature allows diverse information sharing through universal web access. It caters content based on people from various cultures.

Answer 14

Mass Participation

Question 15

What are the 5 reasons why Web 3.0 is not yet fully implemented?

Answer 15

Compatibility, Security, Vastness, Vagueness, and Logic

Question 16

There are various files that could not support Web 3.0 such as HTML files and other current web browsers.

Answer 16

Compatibility

Question 17

The user’s security can be compromised since the machine is storing the user’s preferences and searches.

Answer 17

Security

Question 18

There are billions of web pages already in the World Wide Web.

Answer 18

Vastness

Question 19

There are certain words that are imprecise. For example, the meaning of the words ‘‘old’’ and ‘‘small’’ would depend on the user.

Answer 19

Vagueness

Question 20

There are certain limitations in logic. A computer may not be able to predict what the user is referring to at a given time.

Answer 20

Logic

Question 21

This refers to the use of several technologies to accomplish a task conveniently. For example, you can now use your smartphone to edit word documents and sync files to your personal computers.

Answer 21

Convergence

Question 22

This refers to a website, application, or online channel that enables you to create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content.

Answer 22

Social Media

Question 23

Sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interest and backgrounds. (Facebook, Google)

Answer 23

Social Networks

Question 24

Sites that allow you to store and manage links to various websites and resources. (StumbleUpon, Pinterest)

Answer 24

Bookmarking Sites

Question 25

Sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. (Reddit, Digg)

Answer 25

Social News

Question 26

Sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music, and video. (Flicker, Youtube, Instagram)

Answer 26

Media Sharing

Question 27

Sites that focus on short updates from the user for their followers to receive updates. (Twitter, Plurk)

Answer 27

Microblogging

Question 28

Sites that allow users to post their content which enables others to comment on the said topic. (Blogger, Wordpress, Tumblr)

Answer 28

Blogs and Forums

Question 29

This refers to the capabilities of mobile phones similar to the personal computers such as mobile network for internet connection and various operating systems.

Answer 29

Mobile Technologies

Question 30

______ developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs.

Answer 30

Windows Mobile

Question 31

_____ for Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad

Answer 31

IOS

Question 32

_____ as an open source OS developed by Google

Answer 32

Android

Question 33

_____ used in Blackberry devices

Answer 33

Blackberry OS

Question 34

______ which is a closed source and propriety OS developed by Microsoft

Answer 34

Windows Phone OS

Question 35

_____ which is the original smartphone OS used by Nokia devices

Answer 35

Symbian

Question 36

_____ which is originally used by smartphones but now used for smart TVs

Answer 36

WebOS

Question 37

This refers to a nonprofit service designed to help users with visual and reading impairments. For example, audio recordings in a database can read web content to a user.

Answer 37

Assistive Media