Periods of the Information Age Quiz

When did the Information Age begin?

What is another name for the Information Age?

What is the main characteristic of the Information Age?

In which period did people start communicating through the use of language or simple picture drawings?

What are some components of Information Technology mentioned in the text?

How has Information Technology impacted communication?

What is one advantage of Information Technology mentioned in the text?

How has Information Technology affected job opportunities?

During which period of the Information Age was the computer ENIAC primarily used by the US Army for artillery firing tables?

What technology allowed billions of bits of information to be received every minute, solving the problem caused by internet speed?

What new form of communication was introduced during the Information Age, providing a convenient way to send messages to associates or friends?

In which era was the World Wide Web mainly used for commercial purposes with businesses creating home pages to sell products?

Began in the late 20th century, marking a transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Also known as the Digital Age, highlighting the rise of digital technology.
Characterized by the rapid transformation of information into a key resource in society.

Communication through language and simple picture drawings started in the Prehistoric Era.

Includes hardware, software, databases, and networks, which facilitate data processing and storage.

Enhanced speed and reach of communication, allowing for instant connectivity globally.

One major advantage is increased efficiency in processes, leading to faster decision-making and workflow.

Created new job sectors and roles, while also leading to the redundancy of some traditional positions.

ENIAC, an early computer, was used primarily by the US Army during the 1940s for artillery firing tables.

Broadband technology enabled transmission of billions of bits of information per minute, effectively addressing internet speed limitations.

Introduction of email during the Information Age provided a convenient medium for message exchange among individuals and groups.

The early 1990s saw the World Wide Web being utilized primarily for commercial purposes, with businesses creating home pages to market and sell their products.