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MED201 - Chap 9
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1
What major shift in media consumption did streaming services like Netflix introduce?
The elimination of paid television subscriptions
The transition from broadband to dial-up
The shift from scheduled broadcasts to on-demand content
The decline of online newspapers
2
What is one of the main criticisms of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)?
It operates under the control of the United Nations.
It prevents international organizations from accessing domain names.
It is controlled by private companies instead of a government entity.
It fails to regulate cybercrimes effectively.
3
Which of the following statements about the Dot-Com Boom of the 1990s is true?
It was primarily driven by government investment in technology.
It marked the beginning of traditional media overtaking digital platforms.
It resulted in an increase in speculative investments in Internet startups.
It led to a major decline in e-commerce and digital media.
4
The term "cloud computing" refers to:
Storing and accessing data over the Internet instead of on local hardware
A form of cybersecurity defense against online threats
A method for enhancing social media engagement
The process of cleaning up unnecessary data from websites
5
What is an example of "Internet of Things" (IoT) technology?
A website that provides free e-books
A new programming language
A search engine ranking algorithm
A smart thermostat that can be controlled remotely
6
Which of the following is NOT considered a core function of search engines like Google?
Displaying paid advertisements
Ranking search results based on algorithms
Managing domain name registrations
Crawling and indexing web pages
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Web 2.0 is characterized by:
Static web pages with little user interaction
Government regulation of online activities
The shift from broadband to dial-up Internet
User-generated content and social media interaction
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What is the primary function of an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
Create and manage social media platforms
Regulate cybersecurity laws
Provide users access to the Internet
Develop new web browser technologies
9
Which of the following is a key advantage of fiber-optic Internet over traditional broadband?
It provides significantly faster data speeds.
It does not require cables for transmission.
It eliminates the need for data encryption.
It is the most cost-effective Internet option.
10
Which of the following statements about digital piracy is TRUE?
It is mainly an issue only in developing countries.
It has no significant impact on media industries.
It is completely legal if done for personal use.
It can lead to financial losses for content creators and industries.
11
Which protocol is considered the foundation of data transmission over the Internet?
DNS
TCP/IP
HTTP
FTP
12
What does the term "phishing" refer to in cybersecurity?
The illegal downloading of copyrighted content
A method for increasing Internet speed
A form of email scam designed to steal sensitive information
The process of blocking unwanted spam emails
13
What does "net neutrality" advocate for?
A universal Internet tax for digital services
Equal treatment of all data on the Internet without prioritization
Government control over Internet service providers
Free access to all websites worldwide
14
What is the purpose of encryption on the Internet?
To make web browsing free for all users
To speed up data transfers
To protect sensitive information from unauthorized access
To allow governments to monitor online activity
15
What was one of the first major e-commerce websites?
MySpace
Facebook
Amazon
Twitter
16
The "digital divide" refers to:
The separation of Internet governance between different countries
The gap between those who have access to digital tech and those who don't
The divide between Internet service providers and content creators
A conflict between software developers and Internet regulators
17
What is the significance of IPv6?
It introduced the concept of websites.
It expanded the number of available IP addresses.
It replaced TCP/IP as the standard Internet protocol.
It introduced a global Internet taxation system.
18
The
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
of 1998 primarily aims to:
Promote free access to all content on the Internet
Prevent unauthorized access to and copying of digital content
Restrict government surveillance on the Internet
Regulate the infrastructure of the Internet
19
Which company is considered the dominant player in online advertising?
Google
Alibaba
Yahoo
Microsoft
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What was the primary purpose of the ARPANET, the precursor to the modern Internet?
Commercial online shopping
Cloud computing
Social networking and collaboration
Military communication and research
