29 Questions
What does SPG rating mean?
Strict parental guidance is required as the show may have themes that involved violence, horror, and inappropriate language that are not suitable for young audiences
How did students gather information for research before the Internet was introduced?
They had to visit the library to look for reference materials
What is the main purpose of the Internet?
To connect computer users through various networks and organizational computer facilities around the world
What is a web page?
A page that contains information about a person or an organization and is made available online
What is the purpose of hypertext?
To allow a user to get information and go from one document to another by clicking on highlighted words or pictures
What is the most widely used service on the Internet?
The web
What type of modulation is used in AM radio?
Amplitude modulation
Which of the following statements about television is NOT true?
It can only receive signals, not transmit them
Who is credited as the inventor of modern television?
Both Zworykin and Farnsworth
What is the typical frequency range used for radio transmission?
3 kHz to 300 GHz
In FM radio, what property of the radio signal is varied to encode information?
Frequency
How is a film similar to a television show?
They both offer a variety of themes and genres
What can users do through instant messaging (IM)?
Interact with one another in real-time chat
How can users share information through e-mail?
By embedding the information in the email message
What is a key feature of distance education?
Materials are received online from facilitators or instructors
How is distance education at the University of the Philippines delivered?
Through their open university via e-mail or portals
What type of schools provide ESL (English as a Second Language) classes online?
Schools that teach English to foreigners online via Skype
What is one of the purposes of applications like Google Drive and Dropbox according to the text?
To store and synchronize e-mail attachments with large files
What does it mean when a video or message goes 'viral' on the Internet?
It has been viewed, liked, and shared a massive number of times
Which of the following statements about memes is true?
A meme is a funny image, video, or text that has been shared and tweaked by Internet users
What is a necessary condition for information to be considered 'trending' on the Internet?
It has spread all over the Internet and become phenomenal among netizens
Which of the following is a mode of Internet connection mentioned in the text?
Broadband connection
What does the term 'netizens' refer to?
Citizens of the internet or Internet users
What is the primary function of a dictionary?
To provide the definition, etymology, pronunciation, forms, and syntactical and idiomatic uses of words
What is the key feature of a thesaurus?
All of the above
What is the origin of the word 'atlas'?
All of the above
What are the two main types of newspapers?
Broadsheet and tabloid
What are the main sections of a newspaper?
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of the editorial section in a newspaper?
For editors to share their views and opinions on relevant and current issues
Learn about different types of reference materials such as dictionaries, thesauri, and atlases. Understand how each one is organized and used to find information. Explore examples like Merriam-Webster and Oxford Dictionary.
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