单选题 Which of these Chinese inventions is considered a historical precursor to digital data storage and transmission?
A、The invention of gunpowder
B、The development of the compass
C、The creation of paper
D、The production of silk
单选题 What is the common English term for the fear of being without one's mobile phone or beyond mobile phone contact?
A、Technophobia
B、Nomophobia
C、Cyberphobia
D、Phonophobia
单选题 What is "phishing" in the context of digital security?
A、The act of taking a break from using technology
B、A game developers play to find bugs in software
C、A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
D、The process of downloading files from a peer-to-peer network
单选题 The "Internet of Things" (IoT) refers to:
A、The physical infrastructure of cables and servers that make up the internet.
B、The concept of connecting everyday physical objects to the internet to make them smart.
C、A social media platform for sharing photos of objects.
D、The original name for the World Wide Web.
单选题 The "Great Firewall" is a term often used in Western media to describe what?
A、A cybersecurity system protecting national infrastructure
B、China's system of internet censorship and regulation
C、A famous ancient Chinese defensive structure
D、A viral internet challenge
单选题 In English-speaking digital culture, what does it mean to "ghost" someone?
A、To prank call them repeatedly
B、To send them anonymous messages
C、To abruptly cease all communication without explanation
D、to like all of their old social media posts
单选题 What is the primary meaning of the acronym "FAQ," commonly seen on websites?
A、Fast Asked Questions
B、Frequently Answered Queries
C、Frequently Asked Questions
D、Free Access Questions
单选题 Which English idiom originated from the era of typewriters and is now used in digital communication?
A、"Break the ice"
B、"Backspace to the drawing board"
C、"Carbon copy" (CC)
D、"Hit the books"