5.2 Digital Divide Quiz

A city government is attempting to reduce the digital divide between groups with differing access to computing and the Internet. Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to be effective in this purpose?

A

Holding basic computer classes at community centers

B

Providing free wireless Internet connections at locations in low-income neighborhoods

C

Putting all government forms on the city Web site

D

Requiring that every city school has computers that meet a minimum hardware and software standard

C: Putting all government forms on the city Web site

Which of the following actions is most likely to help reduce the digital divide?

A

Adding a requirement that all users of a popular social media site link their accounts with a phone number.

B

Deploying satellites and other infrastructure to provide inexpensive Internet access to remote areas of Earth

C

Digitizing millions of books from university libraries, making their full text available online

D

Offering improved Internet connections to Internet users who are willing to pay a premium fee for more bandwidth

B: Deploying satellites and other infrastructure to provide inexpensive Internet access to remote areas of Earth

A state government is attempting to reduce the digital divide. Which of the following activities has the greatest potential to contribute to the digital divide rather than reducing it?

A

Providing programs that focus on technology literacy at local libraries

B

Requiring applicants for government jobs to apply using an online platform

C

Working with technology companies to offer computing devices at discounted prices to individuals with reduced incomes

D

Working with telecommunications companies to build network infrastructure in remote areas

B: Requiring applicants for government jobs to apply using an online platform

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a contributing factor to the digital divide?

A

Some individuals and groups are economically disadvantaged and cannot afford computing devices or Internet connectivity.

B

Some individuals and groups do not have the necessary experience or education to use computing devices or the Internet effectively.

C

Some parents prefer to limit the amount of time their children spend using computing devices or the Internet.

D

Some residents in remote regions of the world do not have access to the infrastructure necessary to support reliable Internet connectivity

C: Some parents prefer to limit the amount of time their children spend using computing devices or the Internet.

Which of the following actions are likely to be helpful in reducing the digital divide?

Select two answers.

A

Designing new technologies intended only for advanced users

B

Designing new technologies to be accessible to individuals with different physical abilities

C

Implementing government regulations restricting citizens’ access to Web content

D

Having world governments support the construction of network infrastructure

B, D

Which of the following actions could be used to help reduce the digital divide?

I.   Providing free education and training on how to use computing devices
II.  Providing free or low-cost computing devices to low-income individuals
III. Providing networks and infrastructure to people in remote areas

A

III only

B

I and II only

C

II and III only

D

I, II, and III

D: I, II, and III

Which of the following actions is most likely to be effective in reducing the digital divide at a local level?

A

Creating an application that offers coupons and discounts for local businesses

B

Offering a discount to utility customers who pay their bills online instead of by mail

C

Providing free community access to computers at schools, libraries, and community centers

D

Requiring applicants for local government jobs to complete an online application

C: Providing free community access to computers at schools, libraries, and community centers

Which of the following school policies is most likely to have a positive impact on the digital divide?

A

A school allows students to bring a graphing calculator from home to complete in-class mathematics assignments.

B

A school allows students to bring a tablet computer to class every day to participate in graded quizzes.

C

A school provides a laptop or tablet computer to all students enrolled at the school.

D

A school recommends that all students purchase a computer with as much processing speed as possible so that projects run faster.

C: A school provides a laptop or tablet computer to all students enrolled at the school.