Vocab
Communication Systems
Transportation
Universal Systems Model
Double Jeopardy
100
The starting point of a message
A. Encoder
B. Decoder
C. Source
D. Receiver
C. Source
100
Which of the following is an advantage of the internet over television communication?
A. It allows for one-way communication
B. It includes both visual and audio signals
C. It can travel over long distances
D. it allows for two-way communication
D. it allows for two-way communication
100
Which of the following is a reasonable argument to use ships to bring large amounts of goods across the ocean from England to the United States, rather than airplanes?
A. it is slower than air travel
B. t is not affected by weather
C. it is faster than air travel
D. it is less expensive than air travel
D. it is less expensive than air travel
100
If you were to analyze a lightswitch using the universal systems model, which of the following would most likely be the input?
A. flipping the switch
B. the lightbulb heating up
C. electricity traveling to the bulb
D. light being emitted towards the person
A. flipping the switch
200
In charge of sending the message to its destination
A. Transmitter
B. Encoder
C. Storage
D. Receiver
A. Transmitter
200
The picture below shows a television satellite dish.
The satellite dish is an example of which of the following components of a television communications system.
A. decoder
B. encoder
C. receiver
D. transmitter
C. receiver
200
A lumber company needs to get an entire forest’s worth of lumber from Massachusetts down to Florida.
Which transportation option would be best for the situation?
A. Airplane
B. Boat
C. Car
D. Train
B. Boat
200
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What is the definition of Process?
A. The command given to the system to begin
B. The action, or steps in the system
C. The result of the system
D. The information received to adjust or improve the system
B. The action, or steps in the system
300
Which of the following is the best example of an encoder?
A. The internet, which transmits digital information throughout the world.
B. A compressor, which converts audio and video in a smaller digital form that can be more easily transmitted.
C. A hard drive, which stores digital information for retrieval at a later time.
D. An antenna that recieves radio waves that are broadcast from a tower.
B. A compressor, which converts audio and video in a smaller digital form that can be more easily transmitted.
300
Which of the following is an advantage of television communication over radio communication?
A. It allows for one-way communication
B. It includes both visual and audio signals
C. It can be broadcast over long distances
D. It can be sent to a greater number of people
B. It includes both visual and audio signals
300
Process is what you
A. Do
B. get
C. Learn
D. Use
A. Do
300
What is the definition of Input?
A. The command given to the system to begin
B. The action, or steps in the system
C. The result of the system
D. The information received to adjust or improve the system
A. The command given to the system to begin
400
Converts the message into an understandable form
A. Destination
B. Source
C. Decoder
D. Transmitter
C. Decoder
400
Cell towers send your message through the system to your friend's phone, the cell tower is a
A. Decoder
B. Source
C. Transmitter
D. Receiver
C. Transmitter
400
There are benefits and drawbacks to ANY method of transportation.
A. True
B. False
A. True
400
Analyze a water fountain using the universal systems model, which of the following would be the output?
A. Pressing the button
B. The opening of the valve inside the fountain
C. Water leaving the spout
D. A student becoming thirsty
C. Water leaving the spout
500
A microphone converts sound waves into electrical signals so the message can be sent
A. Transmitter
B. Encoder
C. Source
D. Destination
B. Encoder
500
Computer converting incoming electrical information into digital information is an example of
A. Transmitting
B. Decoding
C. Encoding
D. Source
B. Decoding
500
You are on the Emergency Rescue Team, and you need to transport food and water overseas to the people impacted by an earthquake in Haiti. What is the best mode of transportation for this rescue mission?
A. Automobile
B. Railway
C. Air Transportation
D. Water Transportation
C. Air Transportation
500
A computer touch screen allows users to enter information. Users have complained that the touch screen is too difficult to operate because the system does not indicate when a choice has been selected.
The complains are which element of the universal systems model?
A. feedback
B. goal
C. inputs
D. processes
A. feedback
500
What are the benefits and drawbacks of transporting people or goods by railway?
A. fast transportation / It is not suitable for hilly areas
B. It is the cheapest / It is the slowest mode of transportation
C. Can travel globally / Most expensive
D. suitable for short distances / Accidents and breakdowns
A. fast transportation / It is not suitable for hilly areas