The Smallest Block of Data That Can Be Stored and Retrieved

question 57

Short Answer

The smallest block of data that can be stored and retrieved in an information system is a(n)________.

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Definitions:

Synchronous

Occurring or existing at the same time, often used to describe real-time communication or processes.

E-mail

A method of exchanging digital messages across the Internet or other computer networks, used for personal, professional, and academic communication.

Hyperpersonal Relationship

A relationship formed primarily through electronically mediated communication that becomes more personal than an equivalent face-to-face relationship because of the absence of distracting external cues, an overdependence on just a few tidbits of personal information, and idealization of the communication partner.

Electronically Mediated

Communication or interactions that occur via any electronic means, including the internet, email, and telecommunication devices.