Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - IM

What does IM stand for?

• Internet Message

• Instant Message

• Internal Message

• Inbox Message

What is the main difference between SMS text messaging and instant messaging?

• SMS requires a mobile phone network, while IM operates over any internet connection

• SMS is faster than IM

• IM can only be used on smartphones

• IM allows voice calls, while SMS does not

What additional feature do many instant messaging platforms provide to users?

• Sending physical mail

• Seeing if a user is online and typing a message

• Playing online games

• Ordering food delivery

Which service allows mobile and desktop users to send instant messages?

• Skype

• iMessage

• Google Hangouts

• Zoom

When did instant messaging gain popularity?

• 1980s

• 2010s

• Late 1990s

• Early 2000s

What did early instant messaging services like AOL Instant Messenger and ICQ allow people to do?

• Send emails

• Send instant messages to friends online

• Play online games

• Make phone calls

What did mobile-oriented instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and iMessage replace as the primary text messaging method?

• Emails

• Fax

• Voicemail

• SMS

What feature do most instant messaging platforms provide to keep conversations private?

• Automatic translation

• End-to-end encryption

• Public chat rooms

• Voice recognition

What is the main advantage of instant messaging over email?

• Faster communication

• Allows video calls

• Can send larger files

• More secure

What type of connection did early instant messaging services operate over?

• Local connection

• Wireless connection

• Satellite connection

• Fiber optic connection