ICT Development and Infrastructure

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What is the primary focus of the digital divide?

  • The disparities in technology access within and between countries (correct)
  • The impact of mobile technology on economic development
  • The role of government in regulating technology access
  • The difference in technology usage between urban and rural areas

What was the name of the 1994 US Commerce Department's report that introduced the concept of the digital divide?

  • The Digital Divide Report
  • The Technology Gap
  • Falling Through the Net (correct)
  • Access Denied

What is a major obstacle to effective technology utilization?

  • Inability to effectively utilize technology (correct)
  • Limited access to mobile devices
  • Lack of internet access
  • High cost of technology acquisition

Which of the following is NOT a category of obstacles to technology access?

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

What is the primary challenge facing developing countries in accessing information?

<p>Significant challenges in accessing information despite advancements in mobile technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the UN Human Development Report 2011, which region faces significant digital divide challenges?

<p>The southern hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indicator used in the NTIA report to highlight technological disparities?

<p>Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a barrier to technology access?

<p>Costs associated with technology acquisition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the digital divide and economic development?

<p>The digital divide is a significant obstacle to economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of highlighting the digital divide?

<p>To identify sectors of the population facing technological deprivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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