Globalization and Digital Revolution Quiz

Which platform is an example of media convergence, allowing users to watch TV shows, read news, and play games on a smartphone?

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Netflix

• Instagram

What did Boellstorff argue about the impact of virtual worlds like Second Life?

• They have no real impact on individuals' lives

• They are purely escapist fantasies

• They can influence social identity, relationships, and career paths

• They are only for entertainment purposes

How many registered users did Cybercity have when the study was conducted in June 2004?

• 1,062,072

• 500,000

• 2,000,000

• 750,000

Which of the following questions did Carter aim to answer in her study?

• What kinds of relationships are formed online?

• How do online games affect learning?

• What is the impact of social media on politics?

• How do virtual communities affect the economy?

What did Carter conclude about the role of cyberspace in friendships?

• It strengthens social networks and relationships

• It weakens social bonds

• It has no impact on relationships

• It only affects professional relationships

What role does technology play in relationships, according to Carter's study?

• It mediates relationships

• It complicates relationships

• It has no role in relationships

• It only affects negative relationships

What is a potential result of the digital social world according to some Marxists?

• Increased social harmony

• Creation of new job opportunities

• Widening of the class divide

• Reduction in cultural differences

What is the main focus of Manuel Castells' 2000 work on networks?

• The development of industrial economies

• The rise of information and communication technologies

• The decline of traditional hierarchies

• The impact of globalization on culture

What is the process of converting traditional media content into digital formats called?

• Media Convergence

• Digitalization

• Media Production

• Content Distribution

Which of the following is an example of media convergence?

• Reading a printed newspaper

• Watching a movie on a DVD

• Accessing radio, TV, and online content on a smartphone

• Listening to a vinyl record