Deck 1: Communication in the Modern Age

Question 1

Intellectual property issues are not the concern of the communications industry.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

EMP stands for an Electromagna Pulse.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Due, in part, to the communication revolution, we are now living in the _____ age.

A) third
B) datatronic
C) information
D) heavy industrial development

Answer 3

information

Question 4

_____ can be defined as a collection of symbols that, when combined, communicates a message or intelligence.

A) a communications systems
B) a systems approach
C) the information age
D) information

Question 5

A systems approach to the study of the communications field can give you a broader outlook on potential applications and implications.

Question 6

From a systems perspective, what are some of the implications if an EMP blankets the country? What would be the potential impact on the communications industry? What are some of thebroader, potential implications (e.g., societal)?

Question 7

Identify two of the implications raised by biometric technology.

Question 8

Are you a proponent or opponent of biometric systems? Why?