History of the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication

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What communications protocol was established prior to the official birth of the Internet?

SMTP

HTTP

TCP/IP (correct)

FTP

How is Computer-mediated communication (CMC) defined?

Communication between computers only

Communication through social media platforms

Any human communication through electronic devices (correct)

Communication through letters and postcards

What characterizes Web 2.0?

Use of user-generated content (correct)

Absence of communication channels

Limited network connectivity

Lack of user interactivity

How is social media defined?

Sharing ideas and information through digital networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of social media platforms?

Liking, sharing, comments, and discussion functionalities Signup and view all the answers

Which platforms are mentioned as the largest worldwide social media platforms?

Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, WeChat Signup and view all the answers

What event is considered the official birthday of the Internet?

January 1, 1983 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Web 2.0 websites and applications?

Use of user-generated content Signup and view all the answers

How many people worldwide use social media according to the text?

Over 4.7 billion Signup and view all the answers

What does Computer-mediated communication (CMC) involve?

Human communication through electronic devices Signup and view all the answers

In what way do social media platforms typically encourage engagement?

Likes, shares, comments, and discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback associated with social media according to the text?

Facilitating disinformation and hate speech Signup and view all the answers

History of the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication

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Questions and Answers

What communications protocol was established prior to the official birth of the Internet?

How is Computer-mediated communication (CMC) defined?

What characterizes Web 2.0?

How is social media defined?

What is a common feature of social media platforms?

Which platforms are mentioned as the largest worldwide social media platforms?

What event is considered the official birthday of the Internet?

What is the main characteristic of Web 2.0 websites and applications?

How many people worldwide use social media according to the text?

What does Computer-mediated communication (CMC) involve?

In what way do social media platforms typically encourage engagement?

What is a significant drawback associated with social media according to the text?

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