MAC 251 Fundamentals of Communication Quiz
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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply) Communication is the process of sharing...

  • information (correct)
  • expression of thoughts (correct)
  • ideas (correct)
  • feelings (correct)
  • meaning (correct)
  • What is the purpose of communication?

    To influence the target audience’s cognitive, affective, and behavioral status.

    What are the components of communication?

    Source/Encoder/Sender, Message, Channel/Medium, Receiver/Decoder and Feedback.

    The Laswell Model of communication is linear.

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

    What does the Shannon and Weaver Model of communication explain?

    <p>The technicality involved in communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Shannon & Weaver model, what is noise considered?

    <p>Anything that is added to the signals during transmission that was not originally added by the source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the four stages of the evolution of communication technology is characterized by the invention of the phonetic alphabet?

    <p>Literate age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the course, Fundamentals of Communication and Information Sciences?

    <p>To expose students of the faculty to the fundamentals of information and communication process in mass media, computer technology, telecommunication technology and library with the purpose of initiating the students to career opportunities in the communication process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase, “Medium is the message” mean?

    <p>The medium through which a message is transmitted influences peoples' perceptions and understanding of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Technological Determinism?

    <p>A social theory that presumes that technologies in modern societies drive social changes in the societies, as well as the development of social and cultural values of the societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor in any communication system?

    <p>Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five key stages of the Waterfall Model of system development?

    <p>Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing and Implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the objectives of a system?

    <p>To achieve a specific goal by an orderly grouping of interdependent components linked together according to a plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six elements of a system?

    <p>Input/Output, Processor, Control, Feedback, Environment and Boundaries/Interface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of systems?

    <p>Physical or Abstract Systems, Open or Closed Systems, Adaptive and Non-Adaptive System, Permanent or Temporary System, Natural and Manufactured System, Deterministic or Probabilistic System, Social, Human-Machine, Machine System and Man–Made Information Systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six information processes?

    <p>Collecting, Organising, Analysing, Storing/Retrieving, Processing, and Transmitting/Receiving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four main phases of information system development life cycle?

    <p>Planning, Analysis and Specification, System Design, Implementation and Maintenance/Support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is library automation necessary?

    <p>To improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of information services provided in libraries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four components of ICT?

    <p>Computer systems, storage media, telecommunication gadgets, and The Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key measures for successful implementation of library automation?

    <p>Careful planning, weeding of titles and copies that have marginal value, and close examination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Retrospective Conversion of Bibliographical Information?

    <p>The process of converting the database of a library’s holdings from non-machine-readable form to machine-readable form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key steps involved in retrospective conversion?

    <p>Filling of Data input Sheets/Worksheet, Entering Data into Software, Editing of the Database, and Key to Successful Retrospective Conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five key objectives of retrospective conversion?

    <p>To create a database for the automation system, to maximize access to the collection, improve the services, reduce the time for searching a document, and improve library internal procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of entrepreneurship?

    <p>Entrepreneurs are those individuals in society who take the lead and bear the risk in mobilizing the production factors (natural resources, human resources, and capital) in specific combinations to produce products and services for their communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key benefits of entrepreneurship training for LIS graduates?

    <p>Opportunity for self-employment, Contribution to the economy, and Creation of employment opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define What is a business plan?

    <p>A written outline that evaluates all aspects of the economic viability of your business venture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five essential parts of a business plan?

    <p>Concept development, Concept Testing, Business planning writing, Description of the business, and Product or service description.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four important functions of a business plan?

    <p>It serves as a road map, It provides necessary details of your business, It helps in marketing plan, and It helps to identify initial costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five key supporting documentation for a business plan?

    <p>Resumes of the business owner, Executive summary of the business plan, table of content, Financial Analysis, and Appendixes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key elements that are essential in planning a retrospective conversion?

    <p>Clearly identify the objectives, carefully document procedures, and specify standards to be used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two methods of retrospective conversion?

    <p>In-House Conversion, and Outsourced/Contract Conversion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of communication?

    <p>Communication is the process of sharing ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and feelings with other people through verbal and non-verbal means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key types of communication barriers?

    <p>Process Barriers, Physical Barriers, Semantic Barriers and Psychosocial Barriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key elements of the communication process?

    <p>Referrent, Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver, and Feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ICT architecture and how is it important?

    <p>ICT architecture serves as a broad blue print for acquiring, developing, implementing and integrating ICT in order to support the business functions and strategies of an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key elements of ICT infrastructure?

    <p>Resources, Services and Management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key elements of ICT?

    <p>Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Communication technology, and Data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key strategies of ICT policy for capacity building?

    <p>Provide equitable access to ICTs enabled education and training in all parts of the country, Facilitate acquisition of basic, applicable and affordable ICTs equipment, and Build ICTs capacity skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five key goals of an ICT Policy?

    <p>Provision and maintenance of infrastructural facilities necessary for ICTs development, Promotion and support of the systematic, relevant and sustainable development of ICTs, Ensuring of technical-know-how of qualified ICTs personnel through an extensive educational and training programme, Establishment of institutional mechanisms and procedures for determining sectoral application priorities, and Facilitation of the development, use of, and equitable access to benefits offered by ICTs across gender, youths, the disabled and the elderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key challenges of ICT in African countries?

    <p>Inadequate communications and power infrastructure, Shortage of ICTs facilities and ICTs skills, Inadequate institutional arrangements, and Limited financial resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key elements of Network Architecture?

    <p>Link, Internetwork, Transport and Application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of network configurations that are used to connect computers?

    <p>Peer-to-peer networks, and Client/server networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) is a probabilistic Media Access Control(MAC) protocol in which a node verifies the absence of other traffic before transmitting on a shared transmission medium, such as an electrical bus, or a band of the electromagnetic spectrum. In a simply word, CSMA will check to ensure the line is not being used before the data is sent, if it is in use, it waits until the line is idle before proceeding with transmitting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main layers of network architecture?

    <p>Link, Internetwork and Transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven layers of the OSI model?

    <p>Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of network topologies?

    <p>Bus and Star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key advantages of a mesh network?

    <p>Adding or removing any device is not effecting the networks, This creates a large source of data and useful information, A fault is diagnosed easily, Good in security and privacy, It is relatively power efficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of the V-Model of system development?

    <p>It emphasizes the connection between each stage of the development process and its respective stage of testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of the Prototyping Model of system development?

    <p>It is user-centric and allows for constant feedback from user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of the Spiral Model of system development?

    <p>It brings together key aspects of the Waterfall, Incremental, and Evolutionary Prototyping Models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Agile Model more suitable for smaller projects?

    <p>It is a fast-paced method that allows for continuous feedback and iteration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Code: MAC 251
    • Course Title: Fundamentals of Communication and Information Sciences
    • Prepared By: Dr. A. L. Azeez, Dr. S.A. Olarongbe, Mr. H.A. Mojeed, Mr. I.A. Sikiru, & Mr. Q.R. Adebowale

    Study Guide Overview

    • MAC 251 exposes students to communication and information fundamentals, common to all departments in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences.
    • It's a required course for all 200-level students.
    • The course emphasizes information and communication processes via mass media, computer technology, telecommunication, and library resources.
    • It also promotes entrepreneurship by requiring students to develop a business plan.
    • The course is co-taught by faculty members from various departments within the faculty.
    • Related courses include: MAC 101 (Introduction to Mass Communication) and other introductory courses in other departments.

    Prerequisites

    • No prerequisites are listed.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Students will be able to identify common communication and information processes in various fields (mass communication, computer science, telecommunication, library science, and information science).
    • Students will be able to identify career opportunities in the communication and information industry.

    Course Contents

    • Module 1: Fundamentals of Communication
      • Unit 1: Introduction to Communication
      • Unit 2: Communication Technologies
      • Unit 3: Mass Communication and its Career Opportunities
    • Module 2: Information Systems Planning and Development
      • Unit 1: Introduction to Systems
      • Unit 2: Information Systems
      • Unit 3: System Development Life Cycle Models
    • Module 3: ICT Application in Libraries and Information Centres
      • Unit 1: Introduction to Systems
      • Unit 2: Information Systems
      • Unit 3: System Development Life Cycle Models
    • Module [number]: [module topic] (additional modules, if applicable)

    Assignments and Grading

    • Tutor Marked Assessment (20%)
    • Continuous Assessment (20%)
    • Final Examination (60%)

    Module 1 (Fundamentals of Communication) - further details

    • Unit 1: Introduction to Communication
      • Defines communication
      • Includes elements of communication process
      • Looks at different communication process models (e.g., the Laswell and Shannon-Weaver models)
    • Unit 2: Communication Technologies
      • Covers the evolution of different communication methods.
    • Unit 3: Mass Communication and its Career Opportunities:
      • Details various career opportunities in mass communication (e.g., journalism, public relations, advertising and cinematography),
      • Focuses on skills required for each.
    • Other Modules: (details as they appear in the text)

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    Test your knowledge of communication and information processes as covered in MAC 251. This quiz will assess your understanding of mass media, computer technology, telecommunication, and entrepreneurship within the course. Ideal for 200-level students looking to reinforce their learning.

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