Memory tip
Internet is the network; the World Wide Web is a service on it.
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Questions, answers & explanations
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Convergent media buying is related to:
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B. Internet
The keyed response is option 2, “Internet”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Internet is a medium of confidential communication between members of a group. Reason (R): On internet any message can be accessed by anyone else.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): In the near future newspapers will disappear. Reason (R): The rate of growth of television and Internet is very high.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Match the list 1 (Cities) with list (2) Media Schools (a) Chennai 1. Manorama (b) Pune 2. ACJ (c) Kottayam 3. I I M C (d) New Delhi 4. Symbiosis Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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D. 2 3 1 4
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: 2 3 1 4. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
The computer language for formatting documents to transmit through the world wide web is:
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A. HTML
The keyed response is option 1, “HTML”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Skype, the software application which allows users to make free voice and video calls and chats over the internet has been acquired by
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B. Microsoft
The keyed response is option 2, “Microsoft”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Which of the following terms is not related to online media?
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C. Gravure
The keyed response is option 3, “Gravure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
In the history of evolution of radio communication in India, the correct sequence is
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A. AIR – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: AIR – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
Search for the correct sequence on the following media appeared on the global scene
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B. Newspaper – Radio – TV – Internet
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Newspaper – Radio – TV – Internet. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
Who identified that ‘online gambling is a serious issue that has not been addressed under any law’?
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A. Asian Cyber Law Institute
The keyed response is option 1, “Asian Cyber Law Institute”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A social psychologist, Albert Bandura, researched upon the imitation effect of
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A. Television violence
The keyed response is option 1, “Television violence”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The careful organization of Website’s contents into hierarchical (or sequential) order, it is described as
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C. information architecture
The keyed response is option 3, “information architecture”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
What are the attributions for the rise of risk communication?
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C. World Wide Web
The keyed response is option 3, “World Wide Web”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A series of recorded audio episodes to which audience can subscribe is known as
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B. Podcast
The keyed response is option 2, “Podcast”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Write chronological sequence of evolution of internet
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A. ARPANET, TCP/IP, MILNET, NSFNET
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: ARPANET, TCP/IP, MILNET, NSFNET. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
Assertion (A): The invention of Internet was basically not for democratising the global communication system. Reason (R): It was initiated for the US military to control centres to communicate in the eventuality of a nuclear war. Code:
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Neil Postman used the word ‘__________’ to criticise the medium’s strong overtones of entertainment.
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C. Junk television
The keyed response is option 3, “Junk television”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Tele-communication Department has included which of the following directives and main conditions regarding internet provider licence? A. Licence Service Provision has to be limited only to the concerned area. B. The way to connect intermediataries and internet gateway is uncertain. C. The nature and form can by conveyed. D. Customer-centric protection and non-discriminatory service should be ensured. E. The service should not be limited to the given area. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. A,C, D only
The keyed response is option 2, “A,C, D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When was the first web browser released in the world?
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B. 1991
The keyed response is option 2, “1991”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Who won the best actress award in the 95'" Academy Award?
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D. Michelle Yeoh
The keyed response is option 4, “Michelle Yeoh”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Given below are two statements Statements |: Internet in India today is the most converging medium in the world Statements |!: Digital inclusion is not completely related to issues pertaining to ease of technology In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
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A. Both Statement | and Statement || are true
The keyed response is option 1, “Both Statement | and Statement || are true”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The information Society describe the push towards computerized automation Reason R: The network society not grapples with its consequences In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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C. Ais correct but R is not correct
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Ais correct but R is not correct. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Arrange the following in the ascending order of the year in which they first appeared. (A) Voice over Internet Available. (B) Google started as a research project at stanford university. (C) ARPANET's first public demonstration. (D) World Wide Web (W3C) founded. (E) Internet protocol suite standardised. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. (©), (E), (D), (B), (A)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (©), (E), (D), (B), (A). Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
. ‘ a: Arrange the following in a sequential manner beginning from the first: A. Internet launched B. World Wide Web developed C. Facebook launched D. Internet Protocol TV starts E. Personnel Computer developed Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. E,A;5B,D; €
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: E,A;5B,D; €. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
Walter Benjamin is associated with?
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C. Frankfurt School
The keyed response is option 3, “Frankfurt School”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Identify the correct statements from the following: A. Yahoo was originally called ‘Swift Guide to World Wide Web' B. AI systems have the ability to initiate a thought and evaluate a reasoning C. Instagram facilitates the use of one of the eleven different filters to enhance photo quality D. The origins of snapchat began as an earlier app known as Picaboo E. ANN (Artificial Neural Network) is based on the biological neural networks Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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D. C, D, E Only
The key selects option 4: C, D, E Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.
Which of the following statements about Internet are correct? A. It is an international network of computer networks B. The Networks are mostly private in nature C. It can be accessed from anywhere through internet service provider D. It is open on an international scale which makes it difficult to protect from hackers and viruses E. It is only a part of world wide web Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. A,C, D Only
The key selects option 1: A,C, D Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.
What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting the time of a video clip to match the beat of music track?
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C. Beat matching
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Beat matching. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.
Faenti i. entify the correct statement from the following: A. Internet is a medium that facilitates spending more time with real human beings B. Internet use accelerates individualization C. In a communicative field, the first age media is characterised by a form of separation and unity D. Broadcast involves a temporal separation between the point of communication and point of consumption E. The world wide web can deliver readymade mass to advertisers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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D. B, C, D Only
The key selects option 4: B, C, D Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.
References
- Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; December 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
- Rebecchi, Alessandra, Elisa Cavalli, et al. ICT: Information Communication Technology.
- University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.