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?

<p>Ensure uniform technical specifications for compatibility, safety, and quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To assess the impact of technology on societal changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rise of knowledge workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It establishes uniform technical requirements for product compatibility and quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Knowledge work has become more important than physical labor in the Information Society. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management and production of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The balance between knowledge work and physical labor varies across different economies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It oversimplifies the complex process of societal transformation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The internet's transformative impact resulted from various technological, regulatory, and cultural factors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social changes result from complex interactions between multiple technological and social innovations. (A)</p> 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?

<p>&quot;Single-factor&quot; explanations oversimplify societal change processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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