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What year was the first telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse?
What year was the first telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse?
- 1876
- 1983
- 1844 (correct)
- 1866
Who received the patent for the telephone?
Who received the patent for the telephone?
- Thomas Edison
- Samuel F.B. Morse
- Alexander Graham Bell (correct)
- Nikola Tesla
What significant change occurred on January 1, 1983, regarding the Internet?
What significant change occurred on January 1, 1983, regarding the Internet?
- Change to TCP/IP standard (correct)
- Commercial availability of the Internet
- Launch of the first website
- Introduction of smartphones
Which technology replaced the telegraph by the 20th century?
Which technology replaced the telegraph by the 20th century?
What was the first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell to his partner?
What was the first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell to his partner?
What was the name of the first version of a smartphone invented in 1992?
What was the name of the first version of a smartphone invented in 1992?
Which of the following best defines technology?
Which of the following best defines technology?
What role did pigeons play in communication from the Middle Ages to the 1800s?
What role did pigeons play in communication from the Middle Ages to the 1800s?
Which technology is specifically mentioned as aiding communication?
Which technology is specifically mentioned as aiding communication?
Which factor is emphasized as a major improvement in communication in the 21st century?
Which factor is emphasized as a major improvement in communication in the 21st century?
What aspect of technology is highlighted as changing rapidly?
What aspect of technology is highlighted as changing rapidly?
What innovation is mentioned as enhancing communication?
What innovation is mentioned as enhancing communication?
Which of the following is NOT a tool mentioned for spreading communication?
Which of the following is NOT a tool mentioned for spreading communication?
How did individuals communicate during the siege of Paris in 1870-1871?
How did individuals communicate during the siege of Paris in 1870-1871?
Which statement about information dissemination in the 21st century is correct?
Which statement about information dissemination in the 21st century is correct?
Which device is primarily used for extending communication?
Which device is primarily used for extending communication?
Which of the following is NOT a tool for broadcasting information?
Which of the following is NOT a tool for broadcasting information?
What is one of the primary purposes of the World Wide Web?
What is one of the primary purposes of the World Wide Web?
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as a method for spreading communication?
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as a method for spreading communication?
What is a suitable definition for the term 'ICT' based on the provided content?
What is a suitable definition for the term 'ICT' based on the provided content?
Which term specifically refers to the use of diverse communication technologies to manage information?
Which term specifically refers to the use of diverse communication technologies to manage information?
What term is used to describe the exchange of information using symbols or signs?
What term is used to describe the exchange of information using symbols or signs?
Which of the following does not represent a type of information management technology?
Which of the following does not represent a type of information management technology?
In which scenario does communication typically occur?
In which scenario does communication typically occur?
Which field primarily focuses on the management of information through various technologies?
Which field primarily focuses on the management of information through various technologies?
Which form of communication evolution relies on birds to send messages?
Which form of communication evolution relies on birds to send messages?
What communication evolution enables video calling through handheld devices?
What communication evolution enables video calling through handheld devices?
Which method of communication is characterized by sending short messages using series of dots and dashes?
Which method of communication is characterized by sending short messages using series of dots and dashes?
What communication method was primarily used for voice communication over distances before the smartphone era?
What communication method was primarily used for voice communication over distances before the smartphone era?
Which type of device facilitates both calling and video features in communication?
Which type of device facilitates both calling and video features in communication?
What term is used in ICT to refer to knowledge gained from reading and research?
What term is used in ICT to refer to knowledge gained from reading and research?
Which of the following describes a program that helps navigate online information sources?
Which of the following describes a program that helps navigate online information sources?
Which option is NOT an application of knowledge in ICT?
Which option is NOT an application of knowledge in ICT?
What type of online tool is specifically used for searching information?
What type of online tool is specifically used for searching information?
Which of the following is essential for displaying online content?
Which of the following is essential for displaying online content?
Which term best describes the evolution of communication enabled by modern technologies such as smartphones and computers?
Which term best describes the evolution of communication enabled by modern technologies such as smartphones and computers?
What information space allows documents and web resources to be interlinked and accessed via URLs?
What information space allows documents and web resources to be interlinked and accessed via URLs?
What communication method significantly progressed with the introduction of computers and smartphones?
What communication method significantly progressed with the introduction of computers and smartphones?
Which of the following is a key feature of the World Wide Web?
Which of the following is a key feature of the World Wide Web?
How has the nature of communication changed in the 21st century with technology?
How has the nature of communication changed in the 21st century with technology?
What type of hypertext document is primarily associated with the World Wide Web?
What type of hypertext document is primarily associated with the World Wide Web?
Which application of ICT is regarded as a key factor in promoting social change?
Which application of ICT is regarded as a key factor in promoting social change?
Which component is essential for accessing the World Wide Web?
Which component is essential for accessing the World Wide Web?
What role does ICT play in modern society?
What role does ICT play in modern society?
Which of the following is NOT typically described as a web document?
Which of the following is NOT typically described as a web document?
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Study Notes
Empowerment Technologies
- Communication has evolved significantly with technological advancements, including cellular phones and televisions, improving daily interactions.
- 21st-century communication relies heavily on technology to disseminate information broadly.
Evolution of Communication
- Pigeons: Carrier pigeons served as a means of communication from the Middle Ages to the 1800s, notably during the siege of Paris (1870-1871) for sending messages and supplies.
- Morse Code: Samuel Morse's first telegraph message was sent in 1844; the transatlantic telegraph cable was completed by 1866, marking a shift from telegraphy to telephony by the 20th century.
- Telephone: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone on March 7, 1876, and made the first call to Thomas Watson shortly after.
- Internet: The transition to the TCP/IP standard on January 1, 1983, marked the official inception of the Internet, allowing diverse networks to communicate using a common language.
Smartphones
- The IBM Simon Personal Communicator, considered the first smartphone, was released in 1994, changing mobile communication.
Technology
- Technology encompasses scientific knowledge and resources to create processes and products that meet human needs and is a crucial agent of societal change, now advancing rapidly.
ICT Technology
- Aiding Communication: Devices such as telephones and fax machines extend communication capabilities.
- Spreading Communication: Tools like radio, television, satellites, and the World Wide Web effectively broadcast information such as news and weather.
The Current State of ICT
- World Wide Web: A vast information space where documents and resources are connected via URLs and hypertext links, accessible through the Internet.
Quiz Highlights
- ICT Definition: Involves using various communication technologies (mobile phones, internet) to manage information.
- Communication Process: The exchange of information through symbols, signs, or verbal interaction.
- Knowledge in ICT: Refers to information obtained through reading and research.
- Web Browser: A software program for navigating and displaying online resources.
- Web Pages: Hypertext documents linked on the World Wide Web.
- Power of ICT: Recognized as a major social change agent.
- Communication Evolution: Pigeons facilitated message delivery, and smartphones enable video communication through advanced devices.
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