Question 1

Which collaboration tool allows project managers to create a shared workspace that becomes the one-stop resource for a project,including information on project status and tools?
A)An electronic bulletin board
B)An online project management tool
C)A podcast
D)Presence information

Accepted Answer

An online project management tool, such as Trello or Asana, allows project managers to create a centralized workspace where team members can collaborate on tasks, track project progress, and access important information and resources. It serves as a one-stop resource for the project and provides a convenient location for all project-related information. Electronic bulletin boards, podcasts, and presence information may be useful collaboration tools but do not offer the same level of comprehensive project management capabilities as online project management tools.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of chat?
A)It can be used to send texts to many users at once.
B)It supports only one-to-one conversation.
C)It helps to capture and record scheduled meetings.
D)It can help people remotely access a computer.

Accepted Answer

Chat can be used to send texts to multiple users at once, making it an effective communication tool for group discussions and collaborations.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of online project management tools?
A)They are programmed to automatically check and download new contents from all subscribed feeds.
B)They allow consumers to send messages from their computers,tablets,and smartphones to other devices without paying for wireless phone calls or texts.
C)They are a family of data formats that help people automatically receive updates from subscribed feeds in the news.
D)They enable real-time collaboration on project documents by team members and other stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Online project management tools are designed to facilitate real-time collaboration among team members and other stakeholders. They allow users to work together on project documents, track progress, assign tasks, and monitor deadlines from anywhere, at any time, using any device with an Internet connection. Other options described in the answer choices have different functions and purposes, but online project management tools are specifically designed for managing projects in a collaborative and efficient manner.

Question 4

Identify an application that creates a common channel for company-wide announcements.
A)Desktop sharing
B)Wiki feeds
C)Really Simple Syndication feeds
D)Office Web App

Accepted Answer

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds allow for the distribution of regularly updated information, such as company-wide announcements, through a common channel that users can subscribe to. This makes it an effective tool for disseminating information across an organization.

Question 5

Which among the following is a collaboration tool that allows users to stay updated on topics of interest?
A)Desktop sharing
B)Really Simple Syndication
C)A browser cookie
D)An electronic bulletin board

Accepted Answer

Really Simple Syndication, or RSS, allows users to subscribe to websites and receive updates on topics of interest. It is a commonly used collaboration tool in which users can share and distribute content easily. Desktop sharing is a tool used for remote collaboration, a browser cookie is a small text file stored on a user's device to remember user preferences and login information, and an electronic bulletin board is a discussion forum. None of these options directly relate to staying updated on topics of interest.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of Web conferencing?
A)Web conferencing distributes a digital media file over the Internet using syndication feeds.
B)Web conferencing is sold as a service that is hosted on a Web server and controlled by a vendor.
C)Web conferencing is a business model in which the core product is given away free of charge to users.
D)Web conferencing automatically delivers updated posts to subscribers from their favorite blogs.

Accepted Answer

Web conferencing is a service that is hosted on a Web server and controlled by a vendor. It allows remote participants to meet and communicate in real-time through audio, video, and/or text. Option A is describing syndication feeds, which is not related to web conferencing. Option C is describing a different business model, and option D is describing RSS feeds, which is not related to web conferencing.

Question 7

Kokssys,a software giant,has decided to create a common area on its Web server to facilitate the sharing of official data among its employees.Identify the collaboration tool that must be used by the organization to facilitate this.
A)A shared workspace
B)Desktop sharing
C)Really Simple Syndication
D)A presence information tool

Accepted Answer

A shared workspace is the best collaboration tool for Kokssys to create a common area on its Web server for sharing official data among its employees. A shared workspace allows multiple users to access and collaborate on the same set of documents, files or data from anywhere, at any time, in real-time. It also provides version control, commenting, and notification features to facilitate efficient collaboration. Desktop sharing, Really Simple Syndication, and a presence information tool are not appropriate tools for this purpose.

Question 8

_____ is used primarily in a synchronous communications mode,with both parties sending and receiving messages in real time.
A)A wiki
B)A shared workspace
C)Blogging
D)Instant messaging

Accepted Answer

Instant messaging is specifically designed for synchronous communication, which means both parties are sending and receiving messages in real-time. Wikis, shared workspaces, and blogging are typically used for asynchronous communication where messages are sent and received at different times.

Question 9

A _____ is a business model in which the core product is given away without charge to a large group of users while the premium version of the product is sold to a smaller fraction of the overall user base.
A)dual licensing model
B)reverse-bounty model
C)direct sales model
D)freemium model

Accepted Answer

The freemium model is the business model in which the core product or service is offered for free but with limited features or functionalities, while the premium version with additional features or functionalities is sold to a small group of users. This model allows a company to attract a large user base with the free version and then upsell the premium version to a smaller group of users who are willing to pay for the additional features or services.

Question 10

eBlock,an internet security giant,plans to release its latest version of antivirus software to two categories of users-home users and corporate users.eBlock has decided to release the software to its home users without charge and to its corporate users at $299 per year.Which of the following business models does this illustrate?
A)The freemium model
B)The dual licensing model
C)The direct-bounty model
D)The reverse-bounty model

Accepted Answer

The freemium model is illustrated here, where a basic product or service (in this case, antivirus software) is provided free of charge, but money is charged for advanced features or services (the corporate version at $299 per year).

Question 11

Web conferencing and desktop sharing are examples of _____ tools.
A)information
B)scission
C)collaboration
D)collateral

Accepted Answer

Web conferencing and desktop sharing are tools that allow multiple people to collaborate and work together in real-time, making them collaboration tools.

Question 12

_____ is a way to conduct collaborative live meetings or presentations over the Internet,where each participant sits at his or her own computer and is connected to other participants via the Internet.
A)Really Simple Syndication
B)A shared workspace
C)Desktop sharing
D)Web conferencing

Accepted Answer

Web conferencing is a technology used to conduct meetings, presentations, or training sessions in real-time over the Internet. It allows participants to connect from their individual computers to discuss and collaborate on the same online platform. Desktop sharing or a shared workspace can be part of web conferencing, but they are not the only aspects. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a technology used for distributing and sharing web content.

Question 13

A _____ is a digital media file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.
A)podcast
B)Webcast
C)Webinar
D)PhpWiki

Accepted Answer

The definition provided matches that of a podcast, which is a form of digital media that is distributed via syndication feeds for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. Webcasts and webinars are similar in that they are both forms of online broadcasting, but they typically involve live streaming rather than downloadable files. PhpWiki, on the other hand, is a wiki application software for collecting, collaborating, and disseminating information.

Question 14

Instant messaging is primarily used in a(n)_____ communications mode.
A)synchronous
B)asynchronous
C)isochronous
D)isosynchronous

Accepted Answer

Instant messaging is primarily used in an asynchronous mode, meaning that the sender and the receiver do not need to be communicating at the same time. Messages can be sent and received at different times, allowing for flexibility and convenience in communication.

Question 15

_____ is a family of data formats that helps people automatically receive feeds anytime there are new postings to their favorite blog sites,updates in the news headlines,new job listings,or new information posted at specified Web sites.
A)Onstream media
B)Online project management
C)Really Simple Syndication
D)Electronic bulletin board

Accepted Answer

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a family of data formats that enables users to receive updates from their favorite websites or web services. RSS feeds can automatically notify you when a new blog post, news article, or job listing is added to a specific website.

Question 16

A _____ is an area hosted by a Web server in which project members and colleagues can share documents,models,photos,and other forms of information to keep each other current on the status of projects or topics of common interest.
A)blog
B)podcast
C)shared workspace
D)Really Simple Syndication

Accepted Answer

A shared workspace is designed for team collaboration and information sharing. It provides a centralized location for storing and accessing project-related documents and data, making it easier for team members to stay informed about the status of ongoing projects. Blogs and podcasts are not necessarily designed for this purpose, while RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a feed format used for distributing web content, rather than a collaboration tool.

Question 17

Ann,a project manager,needs to create a shared workspace for her team members to store and access data.This workspace must be usable by all the members of her team at a given time.Which of the following collaboration tools will help Ann to create this common area?
A)Desktop sharing
B)Online project management
C)Instant messaging
D)Really Simple Syndication

Accepted Answer

Online project management tools such as Basecamp, Trello or Asana provide a shared workspace for team members to store, access and collaborate on project data. They offer features such as task lists, file storage, team communication, and project timelines. This makes it an ideal choice for Ann to create a common area for her team. Desktop sharing, instant messaging and Really Simple Syndication do not provide a shared workspace for team collaboration on project data.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the Really Simple Syndication (RSS)reader?
A)The RSS reader is programmed to automatically check for and download new content from all subscribed feeds.
B)The RSS reader is a telecommunications application that enables video chat and voice calls from computers,tablets,and mobile devices via the Internet to other devices.
C)The RSS reader is less formal than email and is used primarily in a synchronous communications mode,with both parties sending and receiving messages in real time.
D)The RSS reader is a Web-based application that requires attendees to enter an online address to join a conference.

Accepted Answer

The RSS reader is a tool used to automatically check and download new content from subscribed feeds. It does not have anything to do with telecommunications, synchronous communication, or online conferencing.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of a shared workspace?
A)It acts as a one-stop resource for a project including all documents and other types of information.
B)It is less formal than email and is used primarily in a synchronous communications mode,with both parties sending and receiving messages in real time.
C)It includes a number of technologies and products that allows remote access and remote collaboration on a person's computer.
D)It allows people to capture and record scheduled meetings and events.

Accepted Answer

A shared workspace is a central location where all project-related information can be found and accessed by team members. It is a virtual space that can include documents, files, and communication tools.

Question 20

_____ refers to the use of a digital forum where multiple people can communicate with one another by sending text,images,and screenshots to everyone at once.
A)Wiki
B)Chat
C)Desktop sharing
D)Shared workspace

Accepted Answer

Chat refers to the use of a digital forum where multiple people can communicate with one another by sending text, images, and screenshots to everyone at once. Wikis, desktop sharing, and shared workspaces are different tools with different functions.

Quiz 6: Collaboration Tools

Which collaboration tool allows project managers to create a shared workspace that becomes the one-stop resource for a project,including information on project status and tools?

Which of the following is true of chat?

Which of the following is true of online project management tools?

Identify an application that creates a common channel for company-wide announcements.

Which among the following is a collaboration tool that allows users to stay updated on topics of interest?

Which of the following is true of Web conferencing?

Kokssys,a software giant,has decided to create a common area on its Web server to facilitate the sharing of official data among its employees.Identify the collaboration tool that must be used by the organization to facilitate this.

_____ is used primarily in a synchronous communications mode,with both parties sending and receiving messages in real time.

A _____ is a business model in which the core product is given away without charge to a large group of users while the premium version of the product is sold to a smaller fraction of the overall user base.

Web conferencing and desktop sharing are examples of _____ tools.

_____ is a way to conduct collaborative live meetings or presentations over the Internet,where each participant sits at his or her own computer and is connected to other participants via the Internet.

A _____ is a digital media file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.

Instant messaging is primarily used in a(n) _____ communications mode.

_____ is a family of data formats that helps people automatically receive feeds anytime there are new postings to their favorite blog sites,updates in the news headlines,new job listings,or new information posted at specified Web sites.

A _____ is an area hosted by a Web server in which project members and colleagues can share documents,models,photos,and other forms of information to keep each other current on the status of projects or topics of common interest.

Ann,a project manager,needs to create a shared workspace for her team members to store and access data.This workspace must be usable by all the members of her team at a given time.Which of the following collaboration tools will help Ann to create this common area?

Which of the following is true of the Really Simple Syndication (RSS) reader?

Which of the following is true of a shared workspace?

_____ refers to the use of a digital forum where multiple people can communicate with one another by sending text,images,and screenshots to everyone at once.