Q. In the context of the cooperative work framework, what is the significance of deixis?

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Q. How does the integration of communication and shared artifacts affect deixis in groupware systems?

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Q. What is the role of bar codes in the context of cooperative work?

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Q. What distinguishes a shared whiteboard in terms of its sequencing properties?

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Q. Which system operates at a fine-grained chunk size and allows participants to edit the same word?

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Q. In the context of groupware systems, what is the purpose of the "common understanding" arc in the cooperative work framework?

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Q. What is the primary distinction between direct communication and communication through the artifact in groupware systems?

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Q. What is the key distinction between awareness and explicit information seeking in the context of groupware systems?

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Q. Why is workplace awareness considered important in groupware systems?

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Q. Which of the following is an example of workplace awareness?

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Q. Why are groupware systems more complicated than single-user systems?

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Q. Why is fast feedback important in groupware systems, particularly for drawing tasks?

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Q. Which of the following processes is involved when a user types a character in a groupware system over a network?

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Q. How can network delays impact the performance of groupware systems?

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Q. What is the main characteristic of a centralized or client–server architecture in groupware systems?

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Q. What is a master–slave architecture in groupware systems?

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Q. What is a key challenge in replicated architectures for groupware systems?

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Q. What is a major advantage of a replicated architecture over a client–server architecture in groupware systems?

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Q. In a shared window architecture for groupware systems, what is the role of the application stub?

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Q. Which component of a shared window system handles the merging of users' event streams and floor control for the mouse?

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