17 Questions
What is one key feature of the Information Age as described in the text?
High level of automation and technology advancement
How is the Internet different from traditional media like radio and television?
It is a system of interconnected networks for data transmission
What is the significance of information in the modern era according to the text?
It is considered the 'new oil' and highly valuable
Which age is described as a period starting in the last quarter of the 20th century?
Information Age
When was the origin of the internet traced back to according to historians mentioned in the text?
Claude F. Shannon, 'Father of Information Theory'
What role does the computer play in communication as per the text?
Acts as an electronic device that stores and processes data
What is the primary characteristic of the Information Age as described in the text?
The rapid increase in the amount of information being published.
How has the Internet and social media impacted the field of Education according to the text?
It has led to the rise of virtual classrooms and distance learning.
What does the term 'creative destruction' refer to in the context of the Information Age?
The rapid development of new technologies that replace older ones.
How has the Information Age impacted the Economy and Commerce sector according to the text?
It has increased the use of outsourcing and improved production efficiency.
What is the primary issue associated with the 'Information Explosion' described in the text?
The difficulty in processing the abundance of data.
What is the primary unit of data mentioned in the text to describe the 'explosion of information'?
Exabyte
What is the significance of the period from 1440 to the present day in the context of the given information?
It highlights the development of communication technologies from the printing press to social media platforms.
Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of the Digital Age or the New Media Age, according to the information provided?
Decline in the importance of traditional manufacturing sectors.
Which of the following individuals is associated with the development of personal computers?
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs
What is the significance of Alan Turing's contribution mentioned in the information?
He broke the Enigma code, which helped in decrypting enemy communications during World War II.
What is the role of Diosdado Banatao in the context of the information provided?
He co-founded several companies that pioneered the development of computer chips and graphics technologies.
Test your knowledge on the history of the Digital Age, from Johannes Gutenberg's printing press to the rise of social media platforms like Facebook. Explore key events and figures that shaped the transition from industrial production to information and computerization.
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