Question 1

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synchronous 
B)  Nonsynchronous 
C)  Asynchronous 
D)  Monosynchronous 
A)  Synchronous 
B)  Nonsynchronous 
C)  Asynchronous 
D)  Monosynchronous

Question 2

Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter 
A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter

Question 3

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who supports the use of technology 
B)  A person who opposes the use of technology 
C)  A person who is indifferent to the use of technology 
D)  A person who lacks awareness of technology 
A)  A person who supports the use of technology 
B)  A person who opposes the use of technology 
C)  A person who is indifferent to the use of technology 
D)  A person who lacks awareness of technology

Question 5

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

Accepted Answer

People post this kind of material for se

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the three three varieties of microcoordination?

Accepted Answer

A)  midcourse adjustment 
B)  iterative coordination 
C)  softening of schedules 
D)  synchronous communication 
A)  midcourse adjustment 
B)  iterative coordination 
C)  softening of schedules 
D)  synchronous communication

Question 7

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Time enhancer 
B)  Time displacer 
C)  Time monitor 
D)  Time replacer 
A)  Time enhancer 
B)  Time displacer 
C)  Time monitor 
D)  Time replacer

Question 9

The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving or denying your cell number to someone does not imply relational boundaries 
B)  Constant connection through cell calls implies the relationship is not important 
C)  Cell phones allow people to share experiences even when physically separated 
D)  Cell phones rarely are used for social coordination 
A)  Giving or denying your cell number to someone does not imply relational boundaries 
B)  Constant connection through cell calls implies the relationship is not important 
C)  Cell phones allow people to share experiences even when physically separated 
D)  Cell phones rarely are used for social coordination

Question 10

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synchronous 
B)  Nonsynchronous 
C)  Asynchronous 
D)  Monosynchronous 
A)  Synchronous 
B)  Nonsynchronous 
C)  Asynchronous 
D)  Monosynchronous

Question 11

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

Accepted Answer

A)  People do not treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
B)  People do not reflect on how they use technology 
C)  People do treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
D)  People are more aware of how they treat technology than how they treat people 
A)  People do not treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
B)  People do not reflect on how they use technology 
C)  People do treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
D)  People are more aware of how they treat technology than how they treat people

Question 13

The research on the media equation reveals that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust authority 
B)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust lack of authority 
C)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority more positively 
D)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority less positively 
A)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust authority 
B)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust lack of authority 
C)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority more positively 
D)  Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority less positively

Question 14

The appropriate use of technology is often determined by location and occasion as well as content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Accepted Answer

A)  People can create impressions of their 'self' by choosing a particular name 
B)  People have multiple selves 
C)  People always have multiple e-mail addresses 
D)  People do not pay attention to the domain where a user's email address is based 
A)  People can create impressions of their 'self' by choosing a particular name 
B)  People have multiple selves 
C)  People always have multiple e-mail addresses 
D)  People do not pay attention to the domain where a user's email address is based

Question 16

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Online communication has more nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
B)  Online communication has fewer nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
C)  Online communication has the same number of nonverbal cues as does FTF interaction 
D)  Neither online nor FTF communication has nonverbal cues 
A)  Online communication has more nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
B)  Online communication has fewer nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
C)  Online communication has the same number of nonverbal cues as does FTF interaction 
D)  Neither online nor FTF communication has nonverbal cues

Question 17

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

Accepted Answer

Some people are 'early adopters' by natu

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of online communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Richness 
B)  Asynchronous 
C)  Synchronous 
D)  Quality 
A)  Richness 
B)  Asynchronous 
C)  Synchronous 
D)  Quality

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three three varieties of microcoordination?

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

The research on the media equation reveals that:

The appropriate use of technology is often determined by location and occasion as well as content.

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of online communication?

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Exam 9: Technology in Everyday Life

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three three varieties of microcoordination?

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

The research on the media equation reveals that:

The appropriate use of technology is often determined by location and occasion as well as content.

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of online communication?

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters