L2 ICT U1 Implications of Online Communication Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of social networking? Photo Sharing, Real-Time Chat, Group Messaging, Video Conferencing

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Video Conferencing

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Social networking sites are often described as a very cheap form of what?

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Communication

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What is one of the major drawbacks of social networking websites that has received attention in the media?

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Lack of Privacy

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What can potentially happen if privacy settings on social networking sites are not set correctly?

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Identity fraud or bank fraud

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Reason for the popularity of instant messaging (IM) over other services?

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It offers group messaging

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Which app has become the main way of messaging on phones ahead of SMS?

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Whatsapp

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What is one of the main advantages of real-time communication in instant messaging?

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Recipients can receive messages immediately

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What is a common drawback of instant messaging related to unwanted contact?

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It can lead to a lot of spam and phishing attempts

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How does encryption benefit instant messaging security?

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It hides messages so they can't be read if stolen

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What is the role of a client in instant messaging?

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It is a computer that the instant messaging software is installed on.