Instant Messaging and Texting

question 54

Multiple Choice

Instant messaging and texting

• A) provide "presence functionality," allowing coworkers to locate each other online, which saves time tracking someone down who is out of the office.
• B) are delayed; a user has time to recall sent messages if he or she decides the message should not have been delivered.
• C) prevent multitasking and encourage employees to focus on one job at a time.
• D) allow in-depth analysis of data, including charts and graphs, and lengthy conversation of the chosen topics.

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Definitions:

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