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Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote “an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items" ?
Explanation
The correct answer is option C - Metaverse.
The Metaverse is defined as "a massively scaled and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds that can be experienced synchronously and persistently by an effectively unlimited[1] number of users"[2], which directly matches the question's description of an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds accessible simultaneously by millions of users. The Metaverse combines physical and virtual experiences and brings diverse communities around the world together via digital avatars to socialize, engage, learn, buy and more[3], highlighting its capacity for user interaction and transactions. Regarding property rights, creating content or building experiences in the metaverse generates real-world income through cryptocurrencies, offering more autonomy and financial opportunities, in contrast to virtual worlds like Roblox and Second Life where platform-driven earnings occur within a controlled ecosystem[4].
Big data analytics refers to business management software, cloud computing, big data analytics, and machine learning[5], not virtual worlds. Cryptography is an encryption technology, and "Virtual matrix" is not a standard technical term for this concept.
Sources- [1] https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Interoperability_in_the_Metaverse.pdf
- [2] https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Interoperability_in_the_Metaverse.pdf
- [5] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099102124103012716/pdf/P173530151854505218eb417834e0f954cd.pdf
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Guest previewThis is a classic 'Tech Buzzword' question. It rewards general awareness over static reading. While books mention 'virtual worlds' in Industry 4.0 chapters, the specific phrasing matches the global definition of the Metaverse popularized during the Web 3.0 hype cycle (2021-2023). If you read the Science & Tech page of the Hindu, this was a free hit.
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- Statement 1: Does the term "Big data analytics" denote an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users who can exert property rights over virtual items?
- Statement 2: Does the term "Cryptography" denote an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users who can exert property rights over virtual items?
- Statement 3: Does the term "Metaverse" denote an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users who can exert property rights over virtual items?
- Statement 4: Does the term "Virtual matrix" denote an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users who can exert property rights over virtual items?
- Defines the described concept (massively scaled, interoperable network of real-time 3D virtual worlds experienced synchronously and persistently by an effectively unlimited number of users).
- Matches the part of the statement about many users accessing interoperable 3D virtual worlds.
- Lists big data analytics as an example of 'informational technologies' that exploit data growth — a different category than virtual-world/metaverse definitions.
- Shows 'big data analytics' refers to data/analytics technologies, not an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds.
- Describes the Metaverse as an interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds built on blockchain and explicitly raises intellectual property (IP) rights, royalties and content management.
- Supports the statement's claim about users exerting property/IP rights over virtual items in such virtual worlds.
States that digitalization (driven by big data, computing power, AI and analytics) enables building a "new virtual world" from which we can steer the physical world.
A student could note that big data analytics is listed as an enabling technology for virtual worlds, but then check external definitions to see whether it equals the whole interoperable 3D-world concept.
Mentions cyber-physical systems and that advanced tech is making possible the "meeting of the real and virtual worlds," linking analytics-driven systems to virtual/connected environments.
Use this to infer big data analytics contributes to integration of virtual and real systems, then compare with precise definitions of 'big data analytics' vs. 'metaverse' from other sources.
Gives a concrete example where 'big data analytics' is applied (mining transactions and social media to detect tax evaders), showing it is a data-processing technique/tool rather than a user-accessible 3D world.
A student could contrast this applied-analytics example with the claim that the term denotes an interoperable 3D world, suggesting a categorical difference to be checked externally.
Explains 'network effects' in data-driven ecosystems where scale matters, implying platforms built on data can support very large user bases and control access.
Combine with outside facts about user numbers and platform architectures to judge whether 'big data analytics' itself is the platform or just a component enabling large-scale virtual platforms.
Describes 'cyberspace' and gives rapid growth in internet users (billions), showing an underlying infrastructure that can host massively multi-user services.
A student can use global internet-user figures to assess plausibility that millions could simultaneously access 3D virtual worlds, while separately verifying whether 'big data analytics' denotes those worlds.
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