How has the web most directly enabled new methods of online interaction such as social networking?, A. By replacing all desktop applications, B. By allowing users to create, share and comment on content in real time with large communities, C. By limiting communication to email only, D. By blocking all user-generated content, Which feature is typical of social networking sites?, A. Static pages with no user accounts, B. Users create profiles, connect with others and share updates or media, C. Only companies can post content, D. Content can only be viewed on a local network, Which is a positive impact of social networking on society?, A. It makes misinformation impossible, B. It improves face-to-face communication only, C. It can help communities organise events and support movements quickly, D. It guarantees privacy for all users, Which is a negative effect associated with social networking and the evolving web?, A. Reduced opportunities for collaboration, B. Increased barriers to sharing information, C. Spread of misinformation and echo chambers, D. Total removal of advertising, In traditional client–server architecture, where is most processing typically done?, A. Only on the client, B. Mostly on the central server owned by the organisation, C. Equally on all clients with no servers, D. On routers and switches, What is a key characteristic of cloud computing compared with a simple client–server model?, A. Services are always installed locally on each device, B. Resources such as storage and processing are provided over the Internet and can scale on demand, C. It requires users to buy their own servers, D. It cannot use virtualisation, Which of the following is an advantage of cloud computing for organisations?, A. Need to maintain all hardware on-site, B. Ability to pay for resources as needed and scale quickly, C. Guaranteed offline access at all times, D. Complete elimination of security risks, Which is a risk or drawback of using cloud computing?, A. Reduced access to high-speed networks, B. Dependence on an external provider and potential loss of control over data location, C. Inability to collaborate online, D. Need for more on-site hardware, Which situation best shows the interrelationship between privacy and identification on the web?, A. A user plays an offline game, B. A website tracks a user’s browsing using cookies tied to a specific account, C. A user turns off their computer, D. A printer runs out of ink, What is the main purpose of authentication?, A. To hide all web content, B. To prove that a user or system is who they claim to be, C. To compress web pages, D. To set screen resolution, How can strong authentication affect privacy?, A. It always increases anonymity, B. It may reduce anonymity because more personal data is collected and linked to actions, C. It stops websites from collecting any data, D. It makes identification impossible, Which is an example of balancing authentication and privacy?, A. Using one shared account for all users, B. Using multi-factor login but minimising stored personal data and using encryption, C. Posting passwords publicly, D. Allowing access with no credentials, Why might the evolving web help create unregulated monopolies?, A. Users always choose many small services, B. Network effects and data concentration allow a few platforms to dominate markets, C. Search engines block large companies, D. Laws require many competitors, Which is a consequence of web-based monopolies?, A. Increased choice and perfect competition, B. A single company may control large amounts of user data and influence markets, C. Guaranteed lower prices forever, D. Complete transparency and open standards, What is meant by a decentralised web?, A. All data is stored on one central server, B. Content and services are distributed across many nodes with no single point of control, C. Only governments can host websites, D. The web works without any networks, How can a decentralised and democratic web benefit users?, A. Increases reliance on one provider, B. Reduces resilience of the network, C. Can give users more control over data and reduce censorship, D. Prevents innovation, What is a filter bubble?, A. A tool that cleans spam from email, B. A situation in which algorithms mainly show users content they are likely to agree with, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints, C. A protocol for compressing web pages, D. A security layer that encrypts traffic, Which behaviour can strengthen a filter bubble?, A. Visiting a wide variety of news sources, B. Clearing cookies regularly, C. Only clicking on content that matches existing beliefs, D. Using private browsing modes, Which example shows a democratic aspect of the evolving web?, A. Only professional journalists can post online, B. Any user can create and share content, and participate in online campaigns or discussions, C. Governments own all social platforms, D. Search engines return results from one approved source only, Overall, what is a key theme of “The evolving web” in this topic?, A. The web is static and unchanging, B. Technical changes have no social impact, C. New technologies like social networking and cloud computing transform interaction, power structures, privacy and control on the web, D. The web is only about file transfer protocols.

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