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What was a significant form of communication used in ancient Egypt?
Which invention marked the beginning of the Electronic Age in the late 1930s?
What type of publication was the Acta Diurna?
What advancement did the Internet bring in the Information Age?
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In which era did personal computers become widely available?
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What is a significant feature of the Information Age that began in the 1990s?
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How were the physical books organized in libraries historically?
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What was a major development during the 1940s to 1950s in computing?
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What term describes information that is intentionally shared online?
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What does a passive digital footprint refer to?
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Which organization is responsible for promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide?
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What are statutory damages?
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What is netiquette?
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What is the primary purpose of a trademark?
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How long is the initial validity period of a trademark before it requires renewal?
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Which symbol indicates that a trademark is not yet registered?
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Which of the following best describes an industrial design?
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What is the maximum validity period for an industrial design?
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What type of information does a trade secret refer to?
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What is required for a patent to be granted?
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Which of the following statements about copyright is accurate?
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What is the main principle of Traditional Copyright?
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Which of these activities falls under the Fair Use doctrine?
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What does the Creative Commons symbol (CC) represent?
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What kind of works are eligible for Creative Commons licensing?
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What can be inferred about works in the Public Domain?
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What does 'digital footprint' refer to?
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Which of the following best defines Fair Use?
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Which of these statements about Traditional Copyright is NOT true?
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What is the role of Boolean terms in searching for information online?
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What is a key component of acknowledging sources in academic work?
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Which of the following best describes media convergence?
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What is a characteristic of new media?
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Which of the following is NOT a major aspect of being information literate?
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What do visuals in media primarily aim to do?
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Which of the following statements about plagiarism is true?
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What aspect of copyright is important for content creators?
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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
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Patents*: Exclusive rights for inventors to control the use of their inventions; requires public disclosure of technical information. Renewed every 20 years.
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Trademarks*: Distinguishing signs of goods/services; trademark symbols include ™ (not registered) and ® (registered).
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Industrial Design*: Protects aesthetic aspects of items; renewed every 5 years with a maximum validity of 25 years.
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Trade Secrets*: Confidential business information providing a competitive advantage; protected through agreements and security practices.
Copyright, Fair Use, and Public Domain
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Copyright*: Legal protection for creative works like books, music, art, and databases; requires creator permission for use.
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Fair Use*: Allows limited use of copyrighted works without permission for commentary, criticism, reporting, teaching, and research.
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Creative Commons*: Licenses enabling creators to specify conditions for the use of their work.
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Public Domain*: Work free to use without restrictions, applicable to materials published before 1923 and those designated by their creators.
Digital Identity
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Virtual Self*: Reflection of individual identity on online platforms; can influence personal and professional opportunities.
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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
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*World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)**: A UN agency focused on protecting intellectual property and fostering international cooperation.
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*Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)**: Governing body enforcing intellectual property laws in the Philippines.
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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.
