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feb 22- Information Society and Technological Determinism Quiz

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Which term describes the theory that technological development is the primary driver of societal change?

Technological determinism (correct)

Information Society

Knowledge workers

Standardization theory

In the context of the Information Society, what is the key feature that has led to the rise of knowledge workers?

Increased globalization

Technological determinism

Growing importance of information (correct)

Emphasis on physical labor

How does the USB standard contribute to the Information Society?

Restricts technological progress

Impacts cultural practices

Enhances user convenience and interoperability (correct)

Promotes physical labor over knowledge work

What does the concept of 'standardization' aim to achieve in the contemporary world?

Ensure uniform technical specifications for compatibility, safety, and quality Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'technological determinism' a subject of study in the Information Society?

To assess the impact of technology on societal changes Signup and view all the answers

Which factor characterizes the Information Society according to the text provided?

Rise of knowledge workers Signup and view all the answers

How does the USB standard exemplify the concept of 'standards and standardization' discussed in the text?

It establishes uniform technical requirements for product compatibility and quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the first assumption mentioned in the text?

Knowledge work has become more important than physical labor in the Information Society. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does the term 'knowledge work' primarily refer to?

Management and production of information Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between knowledge work and physical labor?

The balance between knowledge work and physical labor varies across different economies. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation considered faulty?

It oversimplifies the complex process of societal transformation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes the example of the internet provided in the text?

The internet's transformative impact resulted from various technological, regulatory, and cultural factors. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between technological and social innovations?

Social changes result from complex interactions between multiple technological and social innovations. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best captures the criticism leveled at the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation?

"Single-factor" explanations oversimplify societal change processes. Signup and view all the answers