Question

what is the term for a computer - based method of communication in which users can type and view messages sent to one or more recipients, and view the responses immediately?
a text messaging
b virtual network computing (vnc)
c windows remote assistance
d instant messaging (im)

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Text messaging): Usually for mobile devices, not focused on immediate response in a computer - based, multi - recipient (in the context of IM - like) way.
• Option B (Virtual Network Computing (VNC)): Used for remote control of a computer, not for messaging.
• Option C (Windows Remote Assistance): For getting or giving technical help remotely, not for messaging.
• Option D (Instant messaging (IM)): By definition, it is a computer - based communication method where users can type and send messages to one or more recipients and get immediate responses.

Answer:

D. Instant messaging (IM)