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IM is an acronym that defines a communication protocol. As such IM stands for
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Which of the following statements are true?
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| | A) | An instant messaging is an electronic notification that appears on your computer screen automatically.
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AIM enables you to accomplish which of the following tasks over the Internet?
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Microsoft markets its MSN Messenger Service as a great way to
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| | A) | Receive instant notification when your stocks move up or down.
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Which of the following IM services has built-in support for the Child Online Privacy Protection Act?
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| | B) | ICQ.com
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IRC conversations are organized into
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EFnet is one of the largest IRC networks. On EFnet, there often are more than
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Which of the following statements are false?
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| | A) | MUDS are synchronous multi-user communication environments that enable participants to take on a persona and create virtual worlds out of their own imaginations.
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| | B) | Virtually every desktop computer sold today comes with a camera that supports video conferencing.
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| | C) | MUDs are anonymous, meaning that you cannot know for sure who owns the characters you will encounter.
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Which of the following statements are true?
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| | A) | EFnet, Undernet, IRCnet, and DALnet are examples of IRC Server Networks.
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| | B) | Because MUDs, MOOs, and MUSHes originated in game playing, many school computer labs prohibit their use during peak operating hours.
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| | C) | At the time your textbook was printed, over 900 million users were using the AOL Instant Messenger.
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Which of the following statements are true?
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| | A) | CUseeMe is a whiteboard application developed by Cornell University.
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| | B) | CUseeMe is an excellent videoconferencing software, but the high cost limits it to mostly business use.
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| | C) | To IM someone means to send them an instant message over the Internet.
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| | D) | Both A and B are true.
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