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The Information Age

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What best describes the society in the Information Age?

Isolated and technologically stagnant

Highly modernized, automated, data-driven, and technologically advanced (correct)

Largely dependent on traditional communication methods

Primarily agricultural and manual

What is another name for the Information Age?

Industrial Age

Digital Age (correct)

Analog Age

Mechanical Age

When did the Information Age begin?

Industrial Revolution

Ancient times

Middle Ages

Last quarter of the 20th century (correct)

What is a characteristic of the Information Age?

<p>Effortless accessibility of information through publications and computer networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor driving the society in the Information Age?

<p>Growing development of information technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Information Age

The Information Age is characterized by a society that is highly dependent on information and technology.
Another name for the Information Age is the Digital Age.
The Information Age began in the latter half of the 20th century, with the widespread adoption of computers and the internet.
A key characteristic of the Information Age is the rapid and exponential growth of information and data.
The primary factor driving the society in the Information Age is the rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the fields of computing, communication, and information storage.

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Test your knowledge of the Information Age with this quiz covering specific issues in Science, Technology, and Society (STS). Explore the development and evolution of technology from ancient times to the present day. See how well you know the defining characteristics of the modern, data-driven, and technologically advanced society.