Online collaboration tools – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C correctly describe how online collaboration tools support co-authoring, virtual classes and distributed group work, while D is false. Many tools support both synchronous and asynchronous interactions, such as editing documents at different times or leaving messages. The claim that asynchronous communication is impossible contradicts the design of most collaborative platforms. Therefore, the correct set is A, B and C only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it captures all three true statements and excludes D, which misrepresents how collaboration tools work. It shows that ICT supports a blend of real-time and delayed interactions for educational purposes.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete because it lists only A and B as correct, leaving out C. Statement C emphasises the important affordance of collaboration across geographical distances, which is central to the idea of online group work.

Option C:
Option C is incomplete because it includes B and C but omits A. Statement A describes shared document editing, a core feature of modern collaboration suites, so leaving it out weakens the explanation.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct and accepts D. Since D denies the possibility of asynchronous collaboration, which is common in practice, this option cannot be accepted.