Communication and Internet

What communication forms are synchronous?

Chatting, instant messenger, phone and many others are all synchronous communication forms. That is because data is transfered through a method in which data is sent (upstream) and received (downstream).  The data flows at the same speed, and is spaced by timing signals.Chatting, instant messenger, phone and many others are all synchronous communication forms. That is because data is transfered through a method in which data is sent (upstream) and received (downstream).  

Which ones are asynchronous?

Text messaging is is a form of asynchronous communication. E-mail is another form of asynchronous communication. That is because  data transfer method are signals sent and received in spurts and not in a continuous stream like synchronous forms of communication.

What is needed in hardware and software for each?

A web browser ( such as internet, safari, fire fox ) is a software that is needed for asynchronous communication.   A monitor, mouse, key board, and zip drive are the hardwares that is needed for asynchronous communication.

What type of information would be conveyed by each form?

Both types of information conveyed by asynchronous and synchronous are practically the same. Information such as the location and the affected population and areas would be the information conveyed.