ICT and Social Change
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According to Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) theory, what is the relationship between technology and human action?

  • Human action is determined by technology
  • Technology and human action are independent of each other
  • Technology is the sole determinant of human action
  • Technology is shaped by human action (correct)

    • How does Social Shaping of Technology (SST) theory view technology?

  • As shaped by society's dominating social, political, and economic values (correct)
  • As neutral and independent of society's values
  • As a tool that society uses without any impact on values
  • As solely determined by technological advancements

    • According to Peter-Paul Verbeek, how does technology impact moral decision-making?

  • It already has an impact on moral decision-making (correct)
  • It has no impact on moral decision-making
  • It enhances moral decision-making capabilities
  • It diminishes the importance of moral decision-making

    • What is the main driver of rapid information growth in an information society?

    <p>Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Social Informatics focus on teaching?

    <p>The social issues of computing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the usage of social media evolved since the early 2000s?

    <p>It has grown dramatically (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the module on ethics discussed in the text?

    <p>Discussing ethical principles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is NOT directly associated with the role of social media in societal change?

    <p>Computer revolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the capability approach propose as an evaluation framework?

    <p>Measuring individuals' freedoms and opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is highlighted in the text regarding social media and societal transformation?

    <p>The impact on human development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message conveyed by the article 'What happened to the computer revolution?'?

    <p>The decline of a technological revolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the impacts of social media on human development?

    <p>Promoting cultural diversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of social networking sites according to the text?

    <p>To shape social activity of users and individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has social media impacted societal change since the 2000s?

    <p>By promoting social and political campaigns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of information technology in society according to the text?

    <p>Influencing social transformation as well (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the theories of SCOT and SST relate to information technology and social change?

    <p>They explain how IT and social change intertwine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of technological change, what is R&D's role facilitated by information technology?

    <p>Easing research and development processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has social media growth impacted the accessibility of information?

    <p>It has dramatically increased access to information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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