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What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
- The gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those who do not, or who have limited access (correct)
- The gap between the number of smartphones owned by different age groups
- The gap between urban and rural communities in terms of digital infrastructure
- The difference in internet speed experienced by different demographics
What contributes to the digital divide based on the given text?
What contributes to the digital divide based on the given text?
- The gap between urban and rural communities in terms of digital infrastructure
- The difference in internet speed experienced by different demographics
- Disparities in access to the internet, computers, smartphones, and digital literacy (correct)
- The number of smartphones owned by different age groups
Why do rural or remote areas often have limited access to high-speed internet?
Why do rural or remote areas often have limited access to high-speed internet?
- Lack of investment in internet infrastructure in such areas (correct)
- Economic disparities
- The geographical location
- Disparities in access to digital technologies
Which factor limits the access of many individuals or communities to digital technologies?
Which factor limits the access of many individuals or communities to digital technologies?
What is one of the disparities mentioned as contributing to the digital divide?
What is one of the disparities mentioned as contributing to the digital divide?
Flashcards
Digital divide
Digital divide
The gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those who do not, or who have limited access.
Contributors to the digital divide
Contributors to the digital divide
Disparities in access to the internet, computers, smartphones, and digital literacy.
Limited access to high-speed internet in rural areas
Limited access to high-speed internet in rural areas
Lack of investment in internet infrastructure in such areas.
Affordability limits access
Affordability limits access
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Infrastructure Disparities
Infrastructure Disparities
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Study Notes
Digital Divide
- Refers to the unequal access to digital technologies, particularly the internet, among different populations, communities, and individuals
- Caused by factors such as:
- Limited access to high-speed internet in rural or remote areas due to lack of infrastructure and high cost of installation
- Economic disparities, as individuals or communities with lower socioeconomic status have limited access to digital technologies
- Education and literacy, as those with lower educational attainment may not have the necessary skills to use digital technologies
- One of the disparities contributing to the digital divide is the unequal access to high-speed internet, especially in rural or remote areas.
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