What Are Websites That Rely on User Participation and User-Contributed

question 8

Multiple Choice

What are websites that rely on user participation and user-contributed content, such as Facebook, Digg, and YouTube?

• A) Synchronous communication
• B) Social media
• C) Social networking
• D) Asynchronous communication

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A problem-solving strategy that uses a practical approach or shortcut to produce solutions that are good enough for the situation.

Algorithm

A fixed, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task, often used in computing and mathematics.

Algorithmic Method

a systematic, step-by-step procedure or set of rules used to solve a problem or accomplish a task.

Mnemonic Device

A tool that aids in the memorization of information by associating easy-to-remember constructs with complex data.