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THIS is the common practice of sending short written messages via mobile devices using a virtual keyboard.
Web sites, such as TikTok, Instagram, etc., that allow users to share information for the purpose of building relationships within their individual networks.
Social Networking Sites/Social Media
Advanced computerized devices that can be used to check e-mail, surf the Web, take pictures, and talk on the phone. Now that's intelligent!
Smartphones
Available with any landline or cell phone, it allows callers to leave voice messages that the phone's owner can access at a later time.
Voicemail
Telephones that allow the user to move around and communicate without a landline; like the combination of a column and row on a spreadsheet
Cell phones
Saving files to a Web or FTP site.
uploading
Fully functional software that can be used forever without purchasing it.
Freeware
Sounds like the paper in a book, THESE are electronic communication devices that let the user know a message is waiting.
Pagers
A program intended to damage, destroy, or steal the data on a computer system.
malware
The process of saving files from a Web site or file transfer protocol (FTP) site.
downloading
Software that can be installed and used, then purchased if you decide to continue using it.
shareware
Web sites maintained by an individual who posts topics or opinions.
blogs
Software you must buy to use, although you can often download a timed or limited-use demo.
For-purchase software
This criminal act involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of someone's personal information, such as social security numbers or credit card details, for fraudulent purposes. (Two Words)
Identity Theft
Although pagers are obsolete to most, individuals in THIS profession use them for urgent communication because mobile phones may interfere with the equipment.
Medical, Airline, Government, or Military are all acceptable answers.
Compressed computer files that can be decompressed by simply double-clicking on the file.
self-extracting compressed files
A series of digital media files, released at regular intervals that contain information related to a specific topic.
podcast
What term describes the transmission of data, voice, or multimedia over a network without the need for physical cables, often associated with mobile phones and Wi-Fi connections? (Two Words)
Wireless Technology
Technology that allows users to collaborate and interact with each other on the World Wide Web.
Web 2.0
On what online platforms (e.g. LinkedIn) do professionals connect, share information, and build their careers through profiles and networking activities? (Three Words)
Professional Networking Sites
Participants conduct a conversation by keying and sending responses, rather than talking or using video is the same definition for these two terms.
Instant messaging (IM) and text messaging
Verbal communication with three or more people on a telephone call is the same definition for these two terms.
Teleconferencing and conference calling
Similar to teleconferencing, but with the added element of a video display.
Web seminars
Om . . . a remote meeting conducted through desktop sharing and mark up tools.
Online meetings
A method of saving bookmarks to a public Web site so others may have access to them.
Social bookmarking