Teaching Technology to Older Adults Quiz
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Why did volunteers consider using Zoom or phone calls to update seniors about the latest restrictions?

  • They wanted to engage in more personal conversations.
  • Many seniors did not have the devices for such calls. (correct)
  • The government instructed them to do so.
  • They found it more convenient than home visits.

What caused further isolation for many seniors during the lockdown?

  • Fear of the unprecedented health crisis.
  • Inability to understand the latest restrictions.
  • Reduced interaction with the volunteers.
  • Lack of access to devices for Zoom or phone calls. (correct)

Why did a significant number of seniors start to believe rumors and half truths about vaccines and side effects?

  • Inadequate communication from the government.
  • Increased fear and isolation. (correct)
  • Reliance on fake news being circulated.
  • Lack of understanding about the health crisis.

What prompted the government to take steps to curb fake news among seniors?

<p>Significant circulation of fake news among seniors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the ministry of communication and information start investing in, despite decades of discouraging its use?

<p>Dialect programs on Channel Eight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which programs did the ministry commission as part of their investment in dialect programs on Channel Eight?

<p>'Have You Eaten' and 'How Are You' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the ministry include in the storylines of the programs commissioned for dialect investment?

<p>'Messages in various dialects about health assistance schemes' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the gut type performers move their ex due to covid restrictions?

<p>'Gati' stage performances onto Facebook and YouTube (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the difficulties older adults may face when using technology, according to the text?

<p>Word retrieval problems and slowing of cognitive function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can user guides be made more senior-friendly, according to the text?

<p>By using typeface and color to make reading instructions easier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancements are mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults?

<p>Communication devices that recognize speech and convert it into text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative impact has the push to digitalize in Singapore had on seniors, according to the text?

<p>Seniors have become targets of scams and lost large sums of money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional feature is mentioned that GPS systems will provide for older people, according to the text?

<p>Remind them of their intended destination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the attitude of seniors in Singapore described in the text?

<p>Healthier and more educated, wanting active and useful lives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an additional assistance technology mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults with low vision?

<p>Low vision magnifiers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus of additional communication aimed at educating seniors about technology?

<p>Educating about the dangers lurking in their devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are seniors being encouraged to embrace technology in their everyday lives?

<p>To reduce the risk of infection from sharing physical objects like hymnals and prayer books. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason seniors struggle with technological devices, according to the text?

<p>The devices have historically been designed with younger users in mind, leaving seniors to adapt or lose out. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the churchgoers find it challenging to use the QR code for hymn lyrics?

<p>The congregation, many of whom are older adults, were not inclined to use their phones in church. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do smartphones and smart TVs play in the lives of seniors, according to the text?

<p>They enable seniors to stay in touch with family members and make appointments at hospitals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge related to the user guides of technological devices for seniors, as mentioned in the text?

<p>The user guides contain small text fonts and black-and-white pictures with tiny captions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the introduction of technology have on the environment at the church?

<p>It resulted in a very quiet church due to the congregation's reluctance to use their phones. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why seniors might struggle with learning about computers and smartphones?

<p>Seniors don't have the same baseline level as younger people for learning about computers, smartphones, websites, and apps. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are smartphones and smart TVs essential for seniors according to the text?

<p>To enable them to stay connected with family members and access various services such as making appointments at hospitals and paying bills. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the portrayal of seniors in the media during the lockdown?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media?

<p>It lacks representation of the average senior lifestyle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the role of seniors in addressing the climate crisis?

<p>Seniors have an equally important role to play (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the representation of seniors on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok?

<p>Seniors are present but underrepresented on social media platforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the text highlight regarding the engagement of seniors?

<p>The increasing isolation of seniors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of featuring 'low hanging fruit' in engaging seniors?

<p>'Low hanging fruit' refers to attracting seniors with easily achievable activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?

<p>It focused solely on their acts of rule-breaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about the portrayal of seniors on social media platforms?

<p>'Seniors dominate social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one concern regarding the engagement of seniors in modern technology?

<p>'Seniors' inability to adapt to modern technology' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?

<p>'It focused solely on their acts of rule-breaking' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication about the engagement of seniors suggested by the text?

<p>The increasing isolation of seniors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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