Quiz #2: Digital Media in Our World
What defines digital media?
It uses an electronic device to send and receive information in a digital format.
trademarked items
include specific words or symbols
trademarked items
requires a great deal of research to approve in order to make sure there are no conflicts
music and lyrics
work that can be legally protected by copyright
"know your audience"
Be careful when selecting the tone and level of content.
What is the relationship between digital media and the Internet?
The Internet provides a platform for the wide distribution of digital media.
What is one of the differences between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM)?
RAM is easily accessed and altered, and ROM cannot be easily altered.
"know your options"
Research the different media types and delivery methods.
"know your desired outcome"
Stick to simple goals that are clearly defined.
A trademark is indicated with the letters a0.
TM
Although many people incorrectly use the terms interchangeably, the Internet and the World Wide Web are not the same. What is the difference between the two? Explain how they are related, and explain what sets them apart in terms of their functions.
The Internet is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks that are able to communicate and share information. The World Wide Web is a subset of the internet where web pages written using HTML can link together and can be displayed by a web browser.
copyrighted items
does not need be registered in order to be in effect
By the year 2012, Google was a globally-renowned company and the largest Internet provider in the world with a value in the hundreds of billions. How did Google begin?
in 1998, it was run out of someone's garage.
both copyrighted and trademarked items
in most circumstances, cannot be used without permission from the owner
copyrighted items
include works or creations
If someone tracks trends in the use of digital products and social media in order to assists in product development and innovation, this person works in digital a0.
marketing
Which of the following lists presents the introduction of various types of media in the United States in the correct sequential order?
newspaper, movies, radio, television
If a work is not protected by copyright laws, then it is considered to be in the a0 domain.
public
Which of the following types of media distribution is considered "traditional"?
television
What was the term "cyberspace" originally used to describe?
the account of artificial intelligence found in some science fiction
slogans
work that cannot be legally protected by copyright
A copyright is registered, while a trademark is a0.
approved
both copyrighted and trademarked items
fair use conditions may apply
In what year was the first e-mail message sent?
1972
In what year was the first web page launched?
1991
For what is a USB port used?
It is used to connect flash drives to devices.
research
context in which something copyrighted can be used without the author's permission
pictures and graphics
can be legally protected by copyright
ideas
cannot be legally protected by copyright
Which of the following definitions best reflects the basic function of interactive digital media?
It delivers content in response to the actions of the user.
What distinguishes Wikipedia from most other informational websites?
It is collaborative.
In which of the following ways is digital media different from traditional media?
It is interactive.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects how consumers can add more memory to their laptop or PC?
They can add more internal memory or use an external storage device.
In what way, if any, are URLs related to domain names?
URLs combine domain names with server location to locate web pages.
criticism
context in which something copyrighted can be used without the author's permission