Exam 10: The Internet and Social Media

The "originator of the computer" was _____________,an Englishman,who in 1836 produced designs for a "computer" that could conduct algebraic computations using stored memory and punch cards for input and output.

The global network of interconnected computers that communicate freely and share and exchange information is called the

Finding information on the Web is easy thanks to _____________,which provide on-screen menus,making navigation of the Web as simple as pointing and clicking.

The idea that social media users tend to show idealized characteristics that don't represent who they are is

There is little doubt that municipal Wi-Fi is a fundamental right that should be available to all citizens.

The first successful commercial computer,used in the 1950s by the Census Bureau,was UNIVAC.

Fear of missing out (FOMO)is also known as Facebook envy.

The "network of networks," consisting of LANs (Local Area Networks-networks connecting two or more computers,usually within the same building)and WANs (Wide Area Networks-networks that connect several LANs in different locations),is called the

_____________ is the massive collection,distillation,and distribution of consumer data willingly given by consumers.

Software programs loaded onto users' computers and used to download and view Web files are known as browsers.

What are the particular problems facing copyright protection on the Internet? What are some of the possible solutions? How far do you think the government should go in protecting intellectual property rights on the Internet? Defend your position.

It is illegal for social media Web pages to collect personal information.

Supporters of Internet freedom see the medium's anonymity as one of its greatest strengths.Proponents of stricter Internet control see it as one of its greatest threats.Discuss the position of each side in the debate over control of Internet expression and then take-and defend-your own position.

According to long-time New Yorker columnist A.J.Liebling,freedom of the press is guaranteed to

Personal computer,microcomputer,and terminal are all synonymous.

The dual-factor model of social media use claims our engagement with social media is motivated by the need to belong and the need

The Apple II personal computer was developed by

What is the significance of Colossus,ENIAC,and UNIVAC?

Computers that link individual personal computer users to the Internet are called

Websites that function as online communities of users are called