Digital divide

Language: English
Subject: Technology > Information society
School grade: Oman Oman

Digital divide

What is the digital divide?

A gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not

The difference between digital cameras and film cameras

The division of the internet into different regions

The gap between online shopping and traditional shopping

What are some factors that contribute to the digital divide?

Income

Education

Geographical location

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the digital divide?

Limited access to information and knowledge

Social isolation

Increased unemployment rates

Enhanced communication

What is one way to bridge the digital divide?

Providing affordable internet access

Banning the use of digital technology

Limiting the availability of online content

Increasing the price of digital devices

What is the role of governments in addressing the digital divide?

They should leave it to the private sector

They should provide funding for digital infrastructure

They should restrict access to digital technology

They should ignore the issue

What is digital literacy?

The ability to use a computer

The ability to understand and use digital technology

The ability to take good digital photos

The ability to code

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to digital literacy?

Lack of access to digital technology

Lack of motivation

Lack of education

Lack of creativity

What is the purpose of digital inclusion programs?

To provide free digital devices to everyone

To teach people how to use social media

To bridge the digital divide and ensure equal access to digital technology

To promote online shopping

Why is it important to bridge the digital divide?

To reduce social inequality

To increase online shopping

To limit access to information

To promote digital literacy