Question

technology vocabulary
select the best definition for the following technology - related terms.

1. asynchronous communication

a mode of communication used to protect a networked server or client machine from damage by unauthorized users.
online discussions occurring independent of location, but at the same time (real time). participants must agree on a time to log into the discussion forum and messages are received at the moment they are sent.
communication programs that run in the background of a computer, enabling applications to run in real time.
online discussions occurring independent of time or location. participants send messages to a central location (discussion forum) where they are archived for later retrieval from other participants.

Explanation:

Asynchronous communication means that communication doesn't happen in real - time. It is not about protection (so the first option is wrong), nor is it about real - time communication (so the second option is wrong). The third option is about background programs enabling real - time apps, which is not related to asynchronous communication. The fourth option correctly describes online discussions that are independent of time (messages are archived for later retrieval) and location.

Answer:

Online discussions occurring independent of time or location. Participants send messages to a central location (discussion forum) where they are archived for later retrieval from other participants.