Digital Media Quiz

What is an aggregator in the context of digital media?

• A type of digital assistant that helps manage personal data.

• A website or Web application that compiles headlines and content for easy viewing.

• A social media platform where users can post updates and photos.

• A tool for creating digital avatars for gaming.

What does an avator represent in digital media?

• A type of online game.

• A digital representation of a computer user or gamer.

• A secure method of transferring files between computers.

• A service for sending short text messages.

What is the primary purpose of a blog?

• To allow users to download video or audio files.

• To enable direct file sharing between two computers.

• To provide news or opinions and allow readers to leave comments.

• To send emails that appear to come from authentic sources.

What is "flaming" in an online context?

• Remixing various media content into one product.

• Sending emails that trick people into sharing personal information.

• Saying mean things online, often in a public forum with the intention to humiliate.

• Sharing of mp3s, videos, and other digital files between two computers.

What is a mash-up in digital content?

• A downloadable video or audio file that is updated regularly.

• A short message sent from a cell phone.

• A blend of multiple songs, videos, or other media content into one product.

• A website that compiles news articles and posts.

What is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG)?

• A network for sharing mp3s, videos, and other digital files.

• An online virtual world where players interact and play together.

• A service for sending emails that appear to come from authentic sources.

• A website or application that compiles news headlines for easy viewing.

What is the function of a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network?

• To allow for the sharing of digital files directly between two computers.

• To compile and display news articles and posts.

• To represent a user or gamer in a virtual environment.

• To send short messages of fewer than 160 characters from a cell phone.

What is phishing?

• The act of saying mean things online to humiliate someone.

• The illegal act of sending emails that appear to come from authentic sources to obtain personal information.

• The process of downloading video or audio files regularly.

• The remixing of various media content into one product.

What is a podcast?

• A short message sent from a cell phone.

• A downloadable video or audio file that is often updated with new episodes.

• A type of online game where many players interact in a virtual world.

• A network that allows for the sharing of digital files without a central server.

What is the difference between an SMS and an MMS?

• An SMS is a downloadable file, while an MMS is a type of online game.

• An SMS is a short message, while an MMS contains an attached multimedia file.

• An SMS is a method for phishing, while an MMS is used for flaming.

• An SMS is a type of blog, while an MMS is a network for sharing files.