Pre-Industrial Age: Communication Forms
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What was a significant form of communication used in ancient Egypt?

  • Petroglyphs
  • Codex
  • Transistor Radio
  • Papyrus (correct)

    • Which invention marked the beginning of the Electronic Age in the late 1930s?

  • Television
  • Transistor (correct)
  • Typewriter
  • Computer Mouse

    • What type of publication was the Acta Diurna?

  • A legal document archive
  • An early encyclopedia
  • A book of poetry
  • A form of news publication (correct)

    • What advancement did the Internet bring in the Information Age?

    <p>Faster communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which era did personal computers become widely available?

    <p>Electronic Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of the Information Age that began in the 1990s?

    <p>The rise of social media networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the physical books organized in libraries historically?

    <p>By call number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major development during the 1940s to 1950s in computing?

    <p>Development of mainframe computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes information that is intentionally shared online?

    <p>Active digital footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a passive digital footprint refer to?

    <p>Data collected from your browsing habits without your direct input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide?

    <p>World International Property Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are statutory damages?

    <p>Predetermined monetary awards for infringement of registered intellectual property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is netiquette?

    <p>A collection of rules for proper online behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a trademark?

    <p>To distinguish goods or services of one enterprise from another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the initial validity period of a trademark before it requires renewal?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symbol indicates that a trademark is not yet registered?

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

    Which of the following best describes an industrial design?

    <p>The ornamental aspect of a product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum validity period for an industrial design?

    <p>25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does a trade secret refer to?

    <p>Confidential business information providing competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a patent to be granted?

    <p>Technical information disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about copyright is accurate?

    <p>It offers protection for both artistic and literary works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle of Traditional Copyright?

    <p>Works can be used with permission from the creator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these activities falls under the Fair Use doctrine?

    <p>Commentary on a news article.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Creative Commons symbol (CC) represent?

    <p>A licensing system allowing specific use of works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of works are eligible for Creative Commons licensing?

    <p>Only works designated by the creator as Creative Commons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about works in the Public Domain?

    <p>They can be used without restrictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'digital footprint' refer to?

    <p>A record of online activities linked to a user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines Fair Use?

    <p>It permits limited reuse of copyrighted material without permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements about Traditional Copyright is NOT true?

    <p>It allows for the unauthorized adaptation of works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Boolean terms in searching for information online?

    <p>To combine and refine search queries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of acknowledging sources in academic work?

    <p>Providing a bibliography or works cited page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes media convergence?

    <p>The merger of different media platforms into a single format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of new media?

    <p>It allows for interactivity and user-generated content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major aspect of being information literate?

    <p>Utilize only academic journals for research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do visuals in media primarily aim to do?

    <p>Attract attention and convey messages quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about plagiarism is true?

    <p>It encompasses using someone else's ideas without attribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of copyright is important for content creators?

    <p>It provides guidelines for fair use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pre-Industrial Age

    • Characterized by early forms of communication, such as pictographs and petroglyphs, which involved stone paintings and carvings.
    • Papyrus from Egypt was an early communication medium made from elongated grass, flattened and dried.
    • Acta Diurna in Rome and Dibao in China functioned as ancient newspapers.
    • The Maya developed the Codex, combining documentation with cultural elements in book form.

    Electronic Age (1930s-1980s)

    • Emergence of transistors revolutionized technology, leading to devices like the transistor radio (released in the 1950s).
    • Large frame computers were developed during the 1940s and 1950s; notable examples include EDSAC (1940), UNIVAC (1951), and ENIAC (1946).
    • Personal computers came into the market in the late 1960s.

    Information Age (1990s - Present)

    • The internet transformed communication methods, introducing social networks and fast information exchange.
    • Search engines, web browsers, and blogging sites emerged, significantly influencing how content is accessed and shared.
    • Users can now search public archives, request genealogical research, and access local crime statistics online.
    • Critical evaluation of sources is necessary when sourcing information online, enhancing academic discussions through reference experts.

    Media Types

    • Print Media: Traditional form, such as books and newspapers.
    • Broadcast Media: Distributed via radio and television, important in emergencies.
    • New Media: Digital formats allowing interactivity, user-generated content, and on-demand access.

    Intellectual Property

    • Patents*: Exclusive rights for inventors to control the use of their inventions; requires public disclosure of technical information. Renewed every 20 years.

    • Trademarks*: Distinguishing signs of goods/services; trademark symbols include ™ (not registered) and ® (registered).

    • Industrial Design*: Protects aesthetic aspects of items; renewed every 5 years with a maximum validity of 25 years.

    • Trade Secrets*: Confidential business information providing a competitive advantage; protected through agreements and security practices.

    • Copyright*: Legal protection for creative works like books, music, art, and databases; requires creator permission for use.

    • Fair Use*: Allows limited use of copyrighted works without permission for commentary, criticism, reporting, teaching, and research.

    • Creative Commons*: Licenses enabling creators to specify conditions for the use of their work.

    • Public Domain*: Work free to use without restrictions, applicable to materials published before 1923 and those designated by their creators.

    Digital Identity

    • Virtual Self*: Reflection of individual identity on online platforms; can influence personal and professional opportunities.

    • Digital Footprint*: Traceable data from online activities; includes both intentionally shared (active) information and passive data collected without direct input.

    Netiquette

    • Set of guidelines promoting respectful and appropriate behavior online, enhancing communication quality in digital interactions.

    Additional Information

    • *World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)**: A UN agency focused on protecting intellectual property and fostering international cooperation.

    • *Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)**: Governing body enforcing intellectual property laws in the Philippines.

    • Statutory Damages*: Monetary compensation imposed by courts for infringement of intellectual property, regardless of actual impact.

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    Explore the various forms of communication in the Pre-Industrial Age, focusing on developments before Gutenberg. This quiz covers everything from pictographs and petroglyphs to early writing on papyrus in Egypt, highlighting how these methods laid the groundwork for future communication technologies.

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