JNTU MCA 2018 SEMANTIC WEB AND SOCIAL NETWORKS Previous Question Paper (June/July - 2018 - R15)

The Information Age, also known as the Computer Age or Digital Age, is a historical period characterized by the rapid shift from traditional industry to an economy primarily based on information technology. It is defined by the ease of access to information, the digitization of knowledge, and the global connectivity provided by the internet. In this era, information is treated as a commodity, and the ability to process, store, and communicate data efficiently has become the primary driver of social, economic, and political change.

Ontology development involves systematic methods to model domains of knowledge. Key methodologies include:

• Methontology: A structured approach involving specification, conceptualization, formalization, integration, and implementation.
• On-To-Knowledge: Focuses on the lifecycle of ontology-based applications, emphasizing knowledge acquisition and maintenance.
• Skeleton Methodology: An iterative approach that starts with a core ontology and expands it based on requirements.
• CyC Approach: A top-down method focusing on building a massive, comprehensive common-sense knowledge base.