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CMC 3112 Quiz on Virtual Communication

This document contains a 15 question quiz about computer-mediated communication (CMC). The questions cover topics such as synchronous vs asynchronous communication, advantages and disadvantages of CMC, and characteristics of CMC interactions. The key points are that CMC enables communication over networks using computers, it can be synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (non real-time), and has benefits like low cost and ability to communicate over long distances but also disadvantages like technology access issues.

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CMC 3112 Quiz on Virtual Communication

This document contains a 15 question quiz about computer-mediated communication (CMC). The questions cover topics such as synchronous vs asynchronous communication, advantages and disadvantages of CMC, and characteristics of CMC interactions. The key points are that CMC enables communication over networks using computers, it can be synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (non real-time), and has benefits like low cost and ability to communicate over long distances but also disadvantages like technology access issues.

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CMC 3112 Quiz
15 Questions DATE  : 

1. Various systems enable people to communicate with others by employing computers and
networks.

A Computer-Mediation Communication B Communication-Mediated Computer

C Computer-Mediated Communication D Computer and Communication

2. Involves complex processes of interaction between participants where the computer


combines the permanent nature of written communication with the speed and to some
extent the dynamics of spoken telephone communication.

Synchronous and Asynchronous


A One-way Communication B
Communication

C Multi-Way Communication D Highly Interactive Communication

3. Synchronous discussions include opportunities to think about course content and to


address a diverse set of topics in more in depth understanding.

A True B False

C Maybe D No idea at all.

4. It is the space within which the relations occur and the tool that individuals use to enter that
space.

A Outer Space B Internet Space

C Virtual Space D Inner Space


5. Asynchronous discussion allows students to read and respond in “real-time”

A False B No idea at all.

C True D Maybe

6. Synchronous discussions mean -------

Working together at but not at the same


A B Working together at the same time
time

C Not working together at the same time D Working on your own time

7. This form of online discussion, as experienced in a college literacy course, creates a text of a
talk that has the potential to be reflective given the freedom participants have in their
response time.

A Synchronous Discussions B Online Meeting

C Face-to-Face Discussions D Asynchronous Discussions

8. Inhibitions related to computer/ technology use; problems with access to the technology.

A Benefits of Synchronous B Benefits of CMC

C Advantage of CMC D Disadvantage of CMC

9. Computer-mediated communication does not break down geographical barriers rather it


hinders the effectiveness and fast exchanging of messages.

A False B Partly True

C True D Partly False

10. People can exchange, store, edit, broadcast, and copy any written document. They can send
data and messages instantaneously, easily, at low cost, and over long distances.

A Downside of CMC B No idea at all

C Advantage of CMC D Disadvantage of CMC


11. Activities are independent of real-time and are comprised of activities, such as viewing a
web page, composing an Electronic Mail (e-mail), watching a video clip, or downloading a
file.

A Synchronous Communication B Highly Interactive Communication

C Multi-way Communication D Asynchronous Communication

12. One of the advantages of CMC is that ---------

Messages can be sent to groups of smaller


A More time consuming B
sizes and cannot be programmed.

Messages can be sent to groups of any


C D It depends highly on the Internet.
size and can be programmed.

13. Computer-Mediated Communication is highly dependent on the -------

A Virtual Space B Internet

C Solar Power D Texts

14. Below are characteristics of computer-mediated communication except ------

A Face-to-Face Communication B Multi-Way Communication

Synchronous and Asynchronous


C D Highly Interactive Communication
Communication

15. CMC is human-to-human communication using networked computer environments to


facilitate interaction.

A Partly True B Partly False

C True D False
Answer Key

1.c 2.d 3.b 4.c

5.a 6.b 7.d 8.d

9.a 10.c 11.d 12.c

13.b 14.a 15.c

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The flexibility of CMC in combining asynchronous and synchronous modes allows participants from different cultures and time zones to engage in communication comfortably, facilitating understanding and exchange across cultural boundaries without the constraints of real-time meetings .

Asynchronous communication allows participants to read and respond in 'real-time', meaning that they can reflect and take time to construct their responses, potentially leading to more thoughtful and reflective discussions .

Virtual space acts as the environment where interactions occur, serving as a tool that individuals use to enter and participate in computer-mediated communication .

CMC involves complex processes where the computer combines the permanent nature of written communication with the speed and dynamics of spoken telephone communication, creating a unique platform for interaction .

CMC allows people to exchange, store, edit, broadcast, and copy any written document instantaneously, easily, at low cost, and over long distances, effectively breaking down geographical barriers .

CMC supports sending messages to groups of any size and can be programmed for broad dissemination, which facilitates communication among large groups without the logistical issues present in traditional communication methods .

The internet is crucial in CMC, serving as the backbone infrastructure that supports networked computer environments for human-to-human communications .

CMC uniquely includes both synchronous and asynchronous communication methods, allowing flexible interaction across different time zones and availabilities, unlike face-to-face communication which requires simultaneous presence .

The primary challenges involve inhibitions related to computer and technology use and problems with access to the technology, which can limit the effectiveness of CMC .

Synchronous discussions provide opportunities to think deeply about course content and address a diverse set of topics more comprehensively, although they require participants to engage at the same time, which may limit reflective thinking .

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