Information and Communication Technology Overview

Questions and Answers

Some websites allow readers to ______ on an article.

comment

Users will subscribe to a software only when ______ rather than purchasing them.

needed

The aim of Web 3.0 is to have machines understand the user’s ______.

preferences

Social media enables web users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and ______ user-generated content.

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Assistive Media was founded in 1996 and was the first internet-based spoken-word ______ service for persons with print reading barriers.

audio reading Signup and view all the answers

Web 1.0 refers to a ______ web page that cannot be manipulated by the user.

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Tim Berners-Lee invented the ______, which was released on April 30, 1993.

World Wide Web Signup and view all the answers

Web 2.0 introduced ______ web pages, allowing users to see a website differently than others.

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Folksonomy allows users to categorize information using freely chosen ______.

keywords Signup and view all the answers

In Web 2.0, user ______ allows others to contribute content such as comments and reviews.

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Study Notes

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT encompasses communication technologies such as cell phones, telephones, and the Internet for handling information.
Focuses on locating, saving, sending, and editing data.

Tim Berners-Lee and the World Wide Web

Inventor of the World Wide Web, released on April 30, 1993.
Born June 8, 1955, in London; currently aged 69.

Web 1.0 - The Static Web

Characterized by static web pages that do not change or adapt for users.
Content remains consistent for all users; interaction is minimal.

Web 2.0 - The Dynamic Web

Represents evolution from Web 1.0, introducing dynamic pages where user experience can vary.
Examples include social networking sites, blogs, and video-sharing platforms, emphasizing user-generated content.

Features of Web 2.0

Folksonomy: Users classify content using chosen keywords or hashtags (e.g., #HelpSaveLives).
Rich User Experience: Websites respond to individual user inputs, showcasing localized content.
User Participation: Users can comment, review, or create content, enriching the online community (e.g., Amazon reviews).
Software as a Service (SaaS): Subscription-based access to software provides cost-effective usage.
Mass Participation: Diverse content creation and sharing by users from different cultures.

Web 3.0 - The Semantic Web

Focuses on machine understanding of user preferences for tailored web content.
Aims for intelligent web interactions that anticipate user needs based on their previous choices.

Trends in ICT

Convergence: Integration of various technologies to perform similar tasks.
Social Media: Platforms for creating and exchanging user-generated content among users.
Mobile Technologies: Growth in smartphones and tablets allows tasks typically done on PCs.
Assistive Media: Founded by David Erdody in 1996, offers spoken-word audio reading services for individuals with reading disabilities.

Description

This quiz explores the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. Learn about the key features, significant figures like Tim Berners-Lee, and how the internet has transformed communication and user interaction. Test your knowledge on these pivotal concepts!