Introduction to Digital Communications Flashcard

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What is the role of the sender in digital communications?

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Person or party sending a message to another person

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What does encoding refer to in the context of digital communications?

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The process of putting the message into a symbolic, electrical form

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What is considered 'noise' in digital communications?

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Any unplanned static or interruption during the communication process

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What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?

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Verbal communication is communication being expressed in language, spoken or written, while nonverbal communication is communication being expressed through body language or pictures.

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What does 'white space' refer to in a publication?

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Portions of the page or publication which are unused or blank

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What does the term "Balance" refer to in digital communications?

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The way the element’s lines, shapes, colors, and textures are arranged on a document

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What is the definition of "Proximity" in the context of digital communications?

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Location of items in relation to one another

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What does "Alignment" mean in digital communications?

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Placement or lining up of text and graphics on the page

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What is "Contrast" used for in digital communications?

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Refers to the arrangement of opposite elements

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What is the purpose of "Editing" in digital communications?

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To prepare language, images, sound or video for production or presentation by correcting, revising or deleting