Trends in ICT and Social Media

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What describes technological convergence?

Developing new technologies without integration.

Creating exclusive applications for individual devices.

Combining multiple technologies into a single device. (correct)

Using different technologies separately to enhance productivity.

Which of the following best defines social media?

A website solely for selling products.

A platform for publishing scholarly articles.

An online channel for user-generated content exchange. (correct)

An application for video conferencing.

What type of social media allows users to connect based on shared interests or backgrounds?

Bookmarking Sites

Social Networks (correct)

Microblogging

Media Sharing

Which type of social media is specifically designed for sharing media content?

Media Sharing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a microblogging site?

Twitter Signup and view all the answers

What is folksonomy primarily used for?

Categorizing information using user-defined keywords Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Web 2.0 contributes to a personalized experience for users?

Dynamic content that adapts based on user input Signup and view all the answers

How can users participate in content generation on Web 2.0 platforms?

Through commenting, reviewing, and evaluating content Signup and view all the answers

What is one common example of folksonomy in action?

Hashtags used in social media posts Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about user participation in Web 2.0 is incorrect?

Users can only view content without engagement. Signup and view all the answers

What type of social media focuses on short updates from users?

Microblogging Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is used in Apple devices like the iPhone?

iOS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a media sharing site?

Flickr Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Android operating system?

It is open source. Signup and view all the answers

Which platform is primarily designed to assist people with visual and reading impairments?

Assistive Media Signup and view all the answers

Which mobile operating system is known for its original use in smart TVs?

WebOS Signup and view all the answers

What type of social media allows users to post their content in a more traditional format?

Blogs and Forums Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is specifically associated with Blackberry devices?

Blackberry OS Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of user participation in Web 2.0?

Users can comment and review content. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Software as a Service' allow users to do?

Rent software only when needed for a fee. Signup and view all the answers

How is mass participation characterized in Web 2.0?

Diverse content sharing from users of varied backgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Software as a Service?

Google Docs accessed through a web browser. Signup and view all the answers

Why is user participation important in Web 2.0 environments?

It enhances the engagement and variety of content. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trends in ICT

Convergence: Fusion of multiple technologies into a single device; example includes smartphones enabling document creation, previously limited to desktops.
Social Media: Online platforms for creating, modifying, and sharing user-generated content.

Social Networks: Platforms for connecting people with similar interests; notable examples are Facebook and Google+.
Bookmarking Sites: Enable users to save and manage links; examples include StumbleUpon and Pinterest.
Social News: Allow users to post news items or links; notable examples are Reddit and Digg.
Media Sharing: Platforms for uploading and sharing multimedia content; examples include Flickr, YouTube, and Instagram.
Microblogging: Focuses on brief updates; users receive these updates if subscribed; key example is Twitter.
Blogs and Forums: Sites for users to publish their content; notable examples are Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr.

Assistive Media and Mobile Technologies

Assistive Media: A nonprofit service aiding people with visual and reading impairments through audio recordings.
Mobile Technologies: The rise of smartphones and tablets has transformed computing tasks traditionally done on personal computers.

Mobile Operating Systems

iOS: Exclusive to Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad.
Android: An open-source OS developed by Google, allowing various companies to utilize it for free.
Blackberry OS: Operating system used in Blackberry devices.
Windows Phone OS: A proprietary system developed by Microsoft.
Symbian: The original OS for Nokia smartphones.
WebOS: Used for both smartphones and smart TVs.
Windows Mobile: Developed by Microsoft for smaller mobile devices.

Features of Web 2.0

Folksonomy: Enables users to categorize information with chosen keywords; prevalent on platforms like Twitter and Instagram through hashtags.
Rich User Experience: Dynamic content responsive to user interaction; social networking sites customize user views based on logged-in accounts.
User Participation: Allows users to add content via comments and reviews, enhancing interactivity; platforms like Amazon permit product reviews.
Software as a Service (SaaS): Users can rent software instead of purchasing, exemplified by Google Docs, which allows free online document creation and editing.
Mass Participation: Encourages diverse information sharing from users across cultures, reflecting the universal access to the internet.

Web 3.0

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Explore the latest trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and their impact on society. This quiz covers topics like technological convergence and the role of social media in modern communication. Test your knowledge and understand how these trends shape our digital landscape.