Information and Communication Technology Overview
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Which of the following is an example of convergence?

  • Sending a text message
  • Posting on social media
  • Using a laptop for web browsing
  • Using a smartphone as a camera (correct)
  • Social media includes only platforms for sharing photos and videos.

    False

    Name one type of social media focused on sharing multimedia files.

    Media Sharing

    _________ allows users to share and store internet bookmarks and articles.

    <p>Bookmarking Sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of social media with their examples:

    <p>Social Network = Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Social News = Digg, Reddit, Slashdot Microblogging = Twitter, Tumblr Blogs and Forums = WordPress, Blogger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of assistive media?

    <p>To guide individuals with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology primarily uses HTML for formatting pages?

    <p>World Wide Web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Web 1.0 allows users to interact with web pages in a dynamic way.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary service provided by Software as a Service (SaaS)?

    <p>Subscription to software as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process where users can classify information using tags is known as __________.

    <p>folksonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Web 2.0 features with their descriptions:

    <p>Folksonomy = Users classify information with tags Rich User Experience = High interaction with content User Participation = Users create their own content Long Tail = Diverse goods and commodities for sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which web generation provides a framework for sharing and reusing data?

    <p>Web 3.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World Wide Web was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the services included in Information and Communication Technology.

    <p>Telecommunications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    • Encompasses technologies for transmitting and exchanging data in various forms, including text, sound, and images using digital means.
    • Includes services like telecommunications, broadcasting, multimedia, e-commerce, and overall information technology.

    World Wide Web (WWW)

    • Introduced by Tim Berners-Lee and also known as W3.
    • Composed of interconnected pages formatted using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).
    • Pages contain diverse elements like text, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks.

    Web 1.0

    • Represents the initial phase of the World Wide Web with static web pages.
    • Characterized by flat, unchangeable pages that lack user interaction.

    Web 2.0

    • Introduces dynamic web pages allowing user interaction such as account creation, commenting, and file uploads.
    • Encourages greater user engagement and participation.

    Features of Web 2.0

    • Folksonomy: Users categorize and tag information using labels, notably utilizing hashtags (#) in social media platforms.
    • Rich User Experience: High interaction levels between users and web content enabling deeper expertise.
    • User Participation: Users generate content through comments, evaluations, and more.
    • Long Tail: Diverse sites like OLX and Lazada facilitate selling goods and services to individuals and businesses.
    • Software as a Service (SaaS): Subscription-based software access rather than outright purchase.
    • Mass Participation: Enables sharing of varied information globally via the web.

    Web 3.0 (The Semantic Web)

    • Represents a new paradigm in web interaction led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
    • Focuses on frameworks that enable data sharing and reuse across platforms.
    • Convergence: Merging of various technological advancements to perform similar tasks; e.g., using smartphones as cameras.
    • Social Media: Platforms facilitating user communication, content creation, and community engagement.

    Types of Social Media

    • Social Networks: Websites connecting individuals sharing similar interests, e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
    • Social News: Websites for posting stories ranked by popularity through voting, e.g., Reddit, Digg.
    • Bookmarking Sites: Platforms for sharing and storing internet bookmarks and articles, e.g., Pinterest, StumbleUpon.
    • Media Sharing: Websites for storing and sharing multimedia files, e.g., YouTube, Flickr.
    • Microblogging: Platforms for broadcasting short messages, e.g., Twitter, Tumblr.
    • Blogs and Forums: Discussion websites for user questions and comments on posts, e.g., WordPress, Blogger.

    Mobile Technologies

    • Refers to technologies integrated into cellular devices and other portable gadgets such as laptops and tablets.

    Assistive Media

    • Platforms designed to support individuals with disabilities, such as audio guides for the visually impaired.

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    Explore the essential aspects of Information and Communication Technology. This quiz covers important topics such as telecommunications, multimedia services, and the development of the World Wide Web. Test your knowledge on how various digital technologies facilitate data transmission and exchange.

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