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What is the defining characteristic of the current era in human civilization?
What is the defining characteristic of the current era in human civilization?
- Access to renewable energy sources
- Global population growth
- Access to and control of information (correct)
- Advancements in genetic engineering
Which terms are associated with the current era that emphasizes information control?
Which terms are associated with the current era that emphasizes information control?
- Industrial Age, Agricultural Age
- Mechanical Age, Analog Age
- Space Age, Information Age
- Digital Age, Computer Age (correct)
Which technology is most closely linked to the defining characteristic of the current era?
Which technology is most closely linked to the defining characteristic of the current era?
- Personal computers (correct)
- Typewriters
- Radio
- Television
Which of the following best describes the associated media of this era?
Which of the following best describes the associated media of this era?
What aspect of information is emphasized in the Digital Age?
What aspect of information is emphasized in the Digital Age?
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Defining characteristic of current era
Defining characteristic of current era
Access to and control of information
Computer Age
Computer Age
Era defined by information access and control
Digital Age
Digital Age
Period characterized by the control and access of information
New Media Age
New Media Age
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Personal computers
Personal computers
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Study Notes
Defining Characteristic of the Current Era
- Control and access to information are key features of this period in human history.
- This era is also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, and New Media Age.
- Associated technologies include personal computers and the internet.
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Explore the key features of the current era, commonly known as the Digital Age or Computer Age. This quiz delves into the control and access to information, alongside the technologies that define our time, including personal computers and the internet.
