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Introduction to Digital Communications Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

What is the role of the sender in digital communications?

a)

Person or party receiving the message sent by another party

b)

Process of putting the message into a symbolic, electrical form

c)

Person or party sending a message to another person

d)

The digital channels through which the information moves from sender to receiver

2.

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

a)

The process of receiving the message sent by another party

b)

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

c)

The information being sent and communicated

d)

Any unplanned static or interruption during the communication process

3.

What is considered 'noise' in digital communications?

a)

The process of putting electrical form into thought

b)

The receiver's response which is communicated back to the original sender

c)

Any unplanned static or interruption during the communication process

d)

The digital channels through which the information moves from sender to receiver

4.

What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?

a)

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

b)

Verbal communication is the wording in any written or printed document, while nonverbal communication is the phrase or sentence located on the top of the page

c)

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

d)

There is no difference; both are forms of communication being expressed in language

5.

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

a)

The digital channels through which the information moves from sender to receiver

b)

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

c)

The receiver's response which is communicated back to the original sender

d)

Portions of the page or publication which are unused or blank

6.

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

a)

The transfer of text, sounds, images, videos, etc. via electronic device

b)

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

c)

The transmission of messages over communication networks

d)

The unchanging look and feel across all pages of a site, publication or production

7.

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

a)

Placement or lining up of text and graphics on the page

b)

Location of items in relation to one another

c)

The arrangement of opposite elements

d)

To direct, guide or move a viewer’s eye in a particular direction

8.

What does "Alignment" mean in digital communications?

a)

The arrangement of opposite elements

b)

Location of items in relation to one another

c)

Placement or lining up of text and graphics on the page

d)

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

9.

What is "Contrast" used for in digital communications?

a)

To prepare language, images, sound or video for production or presentation

b)

To direct, guide or move a viewer’s eye in a particular direction

c)

Refers to the arrangement of opposite elements

d)

Involves choosing the appropriate typefaces and creating their arrangement on the page

10.

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

a)

To direct, guide or move a viewer’s eye in a particular direction

b)

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

c)

The transfer of text, sounds, images, videos, etc. via electronic device

d)

The transmission of messages over communication networks

11.

What does "Typography" involve in digital communications?

a)

The transfer of text, sounds, images, videos, etc. via electronic device

b)

The transmission of messages over communication networks

c)

Involves choosing the appropriate typefaces and creating their arrangement on the page

d)

The unchanging look and feel across all pages of a site, publication or production

12.

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

a)

Any book, article or document before it is printed

b)

The arrangement of opposite elements

c)

The transmission of messages over communication networks

d)

The unchanging look and feel across all pages of a site, publication or production

13.

What is the primary function of "Electronic Communication"?

a)

The arrangement of opposite elements

b)

The transmission of messages over communication networks

c)

Transfer of text, sounds, images, videos, etc. sent via electronic device

d)

To direct, guide or move a viewer’s eye in a particular direction

14.

What is "E-mail" used for?

a)

Uses cellular airwaves and protocols to send messages from one cell phone to another

b)

Provide places for individuals to communicate with one another through social media platforms

c)

Transmission of messages over communication networks

d)

To prepare language, images, sound or video for production or presentation

15.

What is the role of "Social Networks" in digital communications?

a)

Uses cellular airwaves and protocols to send messages from one cell phone to another

b)

Provide places for individuals to communicate with one another through social media platforms

c)

Transfer of text, sounds, images, videos, etc. sent via electronic device

d)

To prepare language, images, sound or video for production or presentation

16.

What is "Text Messaging" primarily used for?

a)

Provide places for individuals to communicate with one another through social media platforms

b)

Transmission of messages over communication networks

c)

Uses cellular airwaves and protocols to send messages from one cell phone to another

d)

To prepare language, images, sound or video for production or presentation

17.

What are video chats conducted over?

a)

Cellular networks

b)

Radio frequencies

c)

Internet protocols

d)

Satellite transmissions

18.

What does Wi-Fi enable individuals to do?

a)

Connect to the Internet wirelessly with electronic devices

b)

Stream video chats

c)

Download files without the Internet

d)

Transfer files via Bluetooth

19.

What is streaming?

a)

Uploading data to the Internet

b)

Receiving data constantly to keep applications open

c)

Copying files from the Internet to a device

d)

Broadcasting live videos to the Internet

20.

What happens when you download a file?

a)

It is uploaded to a cloud service

b)

It is streamed from the Internet

c)

It is copied from a device or the Internet and placed on a phone, computer, or tablet

d)

It is shared via a local network