Communication and Media Concepts Quiz

Study Notes

Communication

Communication is the act of sharing information or expressing opinions through language, symbols, or gestures.
Non-verbal communication includes signs, symbols, colors, gestures, body language, and facial expressions.
Verbal communication can be oral or written.

Media and Information Concepts

Media refers to tools that facilitate the communication of information.
Information encompasses knowledge obtained through experiences or research.
Technology literacy is the ability to effectively use technology and its tools for information management.
Information literacy involves skills to find, analyze, evaluate, and use information across different formats.
Media literacy focuses on reading, analyzing, and producing various forms of media communication.

Historical Periods

Prehistoric technology predates written history, including any technology before recorded accounts.
The Industrial Period marks significant economic and social changes, characterized by industrial concentration and mechanization.
The Electronic Age began with the telegraph invention in 1844, allowing instant communication globally.

New Media

New media provides an interactive experience, enabling audiences to actively send feedback and engage with content.
Print media consists of materials produced in hard copy.
Broadcast media includes information disseminated through radio and television.

Digital Age and Issues

The Information Age, or Digital Age, involves an economy largely dependent on computerization and technology.
Digital Divide refers to the disparity in access to information and communication technology.
PIU (Problematic Internet Use) indicates excessive internet use affecting daily life.

Cyberbullying and Digital Identity

Cyberbullying involves online harassment, threats, and sharing private information maliciously.
Virtual self refers to the digital identity or persona individuals assume online.

Citizen Journalism

Citizen journalism encompasses public involvement in gathering and sharing news, often referred to as participatory or guerrilla journalism.

Codes in Media

Symbolic codes reflect underlying meanings in visual presentations, often conveyed through characters’ actions.
Technical codes dictate how media devices portray stories, including camera work and lighting.
Written codes encompass language style and layout in communication, such as headlines and speech bubbles.

Legal Concepts

Copyright provides authors with exclusive rights to their original works for a certain timeframe.
Fair use permits limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission under specific conditions.
Plagiarism involves taking credit for another's work or ideas without proper attribution.

Modern Technologies

Haptics technology allows users to interact through touch, feeling forces and vibrations.
Context awareness anticipates user needs based on gathered information.
Voice and tone recognition is utilized in technologies for identity confirmation and task command.
Eye tracking technology monitors eye movements to analyze user engagement.

Internet Etiquette

Netiquette refers to the ethical guidelines and moral standards for communication on the Internet.

Description

This quiz explores the fundamentals of communication, including verbal and non-verbal forms, as well as media and information concepts. Test your understanding of technology literacy, information literacy, and media literacy in various contexts. Dive into the historical perspectives that shape our communication today.