Ch 8 Quiz – Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of technology? a) An iPhone 6s Plus b) An iron knife c) A stone wheel d) All of the above

Caleb attended a private high school, which gave each student access to a personal laptop and iPhone. Ted attended a poorly funded public school, which had few computers and outdated technology. When Caleb gets to college, he's more prepared than Ted for coursework which includes computer and online material. This occurrence is an example of __________. a) computer lag b) digital divide c) technological pause d) new media

Which of the following is an argument in support of net neutrality? a) Internet service providers should be prohibited from discriminating based on their customers. b) The Internet should be divided into "fast" and "slow" lanes. c) Corporations should be allowed to pay Internet service providers a premium for faster service. d) All of the above

Which of the following is an example of planned obsolescence? a) Evangeline refuses to purchase a smart phone because her flip phone has been in perfect shape for the past 6 years. b) Target offers a "buy two, get one free" sale on DVDs. Correct Response c) Sarah's iPod breaks just as the newest iPod model is being introduced. d) Jerome spills coffee on his Chromebook, and it ruins the keyboard.

The worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas is called __________. a) technological globalization b) media globalization c) technological diffusion d) media consolidation

Which sociological perspective sees technology and media as a tool individuals use to express how much wealth they have? a) Structural functionalism b) Conflict theory c) Symbolic interactionism d) Feminism

A utility patent is __________. a) a patent that recognizes the discovery of a new plant type that can be asexually reproduced b) a patent that recognizes the creation of a new and original design for a manufactured product c) a patent that is granted for the invention or discovery of any new and useful process, product, or machine d) a patent for electricity, gas, water, and other utilities

Which of the following is NOT an example of new media? a) The State News print edition b) Twitter c) The New York Times online edition d) Facebook

Today in the United States (which has no government-owned media) just five companies control 90 percent of media outlets. This is an example of __________. a) monopoly b) oligopoly c) monarchy d) oligarchy

Susan has the newest iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac. When a new Apple product is released, Susan stands in line for hours to be the first to buy it. Susan is a __________. a) Republican b) neo-Luddite c) PC person d) technophile

Some researchers have found causal linkages between violent video game use and aggression. True False

Planned obsolescence only applies to electronics. True False

The Chinese government allows its citizens to freely access online information, including dissent concerning government politics. True False

Although landline use in Africa has not changed much over the past ten years, mobile phone use has increased significantly. True False

According to Wael Ghonim's "Inside the Egyptian revolution," most Egyptians did not protest during the years before the Egyptian Revolution because they were happy with their conditions. True False

According to Wael Ghonim's "Inside the Egyptian revolution," the Internet played an important role in sparking the Egyptian Revolution. True False

According to Wael Ghonim's "Let's design social media that drives real change," social media contributed to the spread of misinformation, rumors, echo chambers, and hate speech following the Egyptian Revolution. True False

According to Wael Ghonim's "Let's design social media that drives real change," social media that rewards thoughtfulness, civility, and mutual understanding has the potential to drive real change. True False

According to Bijan Stephen's "Get Up, Stand Up," the Black Lives Matter movement is highly centralized, but poorly coordinated. True False

According to Bijan Stephen's "Get Up, Stand Up," members of the Black Lives Matter movement use social media because it protects them from abuse and surveillance. True False