Deck 12: Communicating in a Digital World

Question 1

Which of the following is an etiquette strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) being aware of the risks regarding physical strain, eye strain and Internet addiction issues
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase "the medium is the message." What is the meaning of this statement?

A) keeping your audience interested with the medium used
B) the user's experience of an act of communication differs depending on the medium
C) the user's experience of an act of communication does not differ depending on the medium
D) art forms have meaning
E) art forms have no meaning

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for surprise?

A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following did a study by the Journal of General Internal Medicine find about medical students and their Facebook profiles?

A) most medical students did not have a Fcebook account
B) medical students never posted inappropaite pictures
C) only 37% had made their Facebook entries private
D) 37% share racist and/or sexistist comments
E) most revealed their home address

Question 5

Which of the following social networking sites had the most unique visitors in 2012?

A) Facebook
B) Twitter
C) Linkedln
D) Tumblr
E) Pinterest

Question 6

Which of the following is a commerce strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) develop a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 7

The term digital immigrant means which of the following?

A) people who are good with digital technology
B) people who grew up having access to the Internet and other digital tools
C) people who were not born before the digital age and have to learn how to use digital technology
D) people who refuse to use digital technology
E) people who use a lot of digital technology

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of sharing too much information online?

A) posting a picture of your daughter playing
B) posting your home address
C) posting a picture of yourself riding your new bike
D) sharing your excitement about your new job
E) posting pictures of your wedding

Question 9

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for sticking out your tounge?

A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Question 10

The Pew Research Centre found that which percentage of respondants used social media in 2011?

A) 95%
B) 55%
C) 75%
D) 80%
E) 100%

Question 11

How does the interactive communication model change when technology is introduced?

A) there is no sender
B) there is no receiver
C) it is much less interactive since technology is being used
D) it expands the role of channels
E) the model does not change

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of how the communication process changes when technology is the medium for communication?

A) the communication process does not change
B) perception, values and culture will influence the creator and receiver
C) there is no noise when technology is the medium
D) encoding and decoding is much simplier
E) the wide variety of tools used to create and send messages has the potential to change the receiver's interpretation of the message

Question 13

Which of the following is a communication strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 14

Which of the following was the number one perfered method of communication for students in an anecdontal study conducted by Saunders?

A) email
B) telephone
C) texting
D) social media
E) face to face

Question 15

Which of the following is a facial expression in cyberspace for indecision or disappointment?

A) :p
B) :D
C) :o
D) :3
E) :S

Question 16

Which of the following is an education strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) learn information literacy skills to identify, access, apply, synthesize, and create new inmormation
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example interactive and interpersonal digital communication?

A) instant messaging
B) skype
C) blooging
D) wikis
E) writing a letter

Question 18

The term digital native means which of the following?

A) people who are good with digital technology
B) people who grew up having access to the Internet and other digital tools
C) people who were born before the digital age and have to learn how to use digital technology
D) people who refuse to use digital technology
E) people who use a lot of digital technology

Question 19

Which of the following is a communication risk when using social media?

A) unable to read body language or non-verbal messages
B) unable to reflect on how messages are structured
C) there is no listening involved
D) emotional intelligence is not a factor
E) there is too much emphasis on words

Question 20

Which of the following is an access strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) advocate for worldwide access regardless of ability, culture, or geography, both in language and structure
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 21

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a privacy issue?

A) protecting the information you post on social media
B) monitoring personal information about yourself on the Web
C) giving credit to material that you obtained from another source
D) your level of satisfaction with your ability to access information on the Internet
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 22

All of the following are examples of effective meeting skilsl for the virtual world except

A) ensuring that all presentation materials are working and that audio as well as visual components can be accessed
B) ensuring that you don't waste your time training participants on how to use the meeting software since employees are responsible for learning this themselves
C) emailing an agenda and other relevant information piror to the virtual meeting
D) encourageing everyone to participate
E) begining and ending on time

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a presentation tool?

A) Prezi
B) Google Docs
C) Facebook
D) LinkdIn
E) Pinterest

Question 24

All of the following are examples of the benefits of virtual meetings except

A) affordable
B) reach a wider audience
C) reduce travel time
D) allow people to participate who may not be able to otherwise
E) they are more effective than face to face meetings

Question 25

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a property issue?

A) protecting the information you post on social media
B) monitoring personal information about yourself on the Web
C) giving credit to material that you obtained from another source
D) your level of satisfaction with your ability to access information on the Internet
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of an important first step when beginning to tweet?

A) take a really good picture of yourself for your profile
B) choose your privacy settings
C) compose your tweets
D) learn about hashtags
E) tell everyone to follow you on Twitter

Question 27

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a accessibility issue?

A) deciding not to post pictures of yourself on social media at the party you attened last weekend where you were intoxicated
B) Googling yourself to see what has been posted about you on the internet
C) posting a poem you like and giving credit to the author
D) surfing the Internet on your smart phone
E) following the rules and policies set by your employer regarding Internet use at work

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of good etiquette for cellphone conversations and texting?

A) keep your ringer on at all times so you don't miss a phone call
B) check your email as soon as it comes it regardless of what you are doing so you don't miss something important
C) avoid cellphone conversations in enclosed spaces such as elevators, waiting rooms, busses or trains
D) ensure you use a loud voice so the person on the when can hear you
E) respind to texts immediately even if you are in a face to face conversation with someone else

Question 29

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a property issue?

A) deciding not to post pictures of yourself on social media at the party you attened last weekend where you were intoxicated
B) Googling yourself to see what has been posted about you on the Internet
C) posting a poem you like and giving credit to the author
D) surfing the Internet on your smart phone
E) following the rules and policies set by your employer regarding Internet use at work

Question 30

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a accessibility issue?

A) protecting the information you post on social media
B) monitoring personal information about yourself on the Web
C) giving credit to material that you obtained from another source
D) your level of satisfaction with your ability to access information on the Internet
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 31

Which of the following is a rights strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) understand that when creating or publishing anything digitally, you have the same copyright protection as any other content creators
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 32

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a accuracy issue?

A) deciding not to post pictures of yourself on social media at the party you attened last weekend where you were intoxicated
B) Googling yourself to see what has been posted about you on the Internet
C) posting a poem you like and giving credit to the author
D) surfing the Internet on your smart phone
E) following the rules and policies set by your employer regarding Internet use at work

Question 33

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a privacy issue?

A) deciding not to post pictures of yourself on social media at the party you attened last weekend where you were intoxicated
B) Googling yourself to see what has been posted about you on the Internet
C) posting a poem you like and giving credit to the author
D) surfing the Internet on your smart phone
E) following the rules and policies set by your employer regarding Internet use at work

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a collaboration tool?

A) Prezi
B) Google Docs
C) Facebook
D) LinkdIn
E) Pinterest

Question 35

Which of the following is a respnsibility strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) develop a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a curating and sharing tool?

A) Prezi
B) Google Docs
C) Facebook
D) LinkdIn
E) Pinterest

Question 37

Which of the following is a safety strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) be aware of the risks regarding physical strain, eye strain and Internet addiction issues
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 38

In your textbook Richard Mason discusses four dimensions of ethical communication in a digital age. Which of the following is an example of a accuracy issue?

A) protecting the information you post on social media
B) monitoring personal information about yourself on the Web
C) giving credit to material that you obtained from another source
D) your level of satisfaction with your ability to access information on the Internet
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 39

All of the following guidelines can help you make cellphone calls that do not annoy others, embarrass you, or humiliate the person you're talking to except

A) do not make or take personal calls during a class or a meeting.
B) avoid cell phone conversations in enclosed spaces such as elevators or waiting rooms.
C) only make or receive cellphone calls in quiet, private places.
D) avoid loud and distracting ring tones.
E) control the volume of your voice. Don't force everyone around you to listen to your conversation.

Question 40

Which of the following is a security (self protection) strategy to guide digital citizens' behaviour?

A) sharing personal information carefully
B) learning how to use and be effective consumers of products and services on the World Wide Web
C) developing a code of ethics to specify conduct on the Internet as a digital citizen
D) model good use of electronic communication
E) following the rules and policies set by your school, agency, employer or digital site

Question 41

XP is a facial expression in cyberspace for hysterical laughter.

Question 42

There is no reason to be concerned about posting pictures online of excessive drinking for young people. This is common in youth culture and therefore is considered normal behaviour.

Question 43

Digital immigrants report having no problems learning how to use new technology.

Question 44

Digital natives expect to be able to use technology in all aspects of their lives.

Question 45

A recent study found that people in their twenties exert more
control over their digital reputation than older adults do.

Question 46

Maintaining a minimum of 3 metres distance from others when talking on a cell phone is an example of good cellphone etiquette.

Question 47

According to the elements and strategies to guide digital citizens' behaviour, responsibility, is defined as "freedoms extended to everyone in the digital world.

Question 48

D is a facial expression in cyberspace for laughing.

Question 49

Today's employers do not expect employees to be able to communicate through a variety of media.

Question 50

According to the elements and strategies to guide digital citizens' behaviour, rights, is defined as "freedoms extended to everyone in the digital world.

Question 51

"The medium is the massage," refers to the concept that the user's act of communication differs greatly depending on the medium being used.