Digital Divide Quiz: Which of the Following is Not an Example?

Questions and Answers

The gap between those with Internet access and those without

The type of device used to access the Internet

The upload and download speeds of the Internet connection

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

The digital divide is not a binary concept and involves multiple factors Signup and view all the answers

Having a nearby point of connection to the Internet Signup and view all the answers

To democratize access to ICT and ensure that everyone can benefit from the digital economy and society Signup and view all the answers

Lack of digital literacy Signup and view all the answers

40% Signup and view all the answers

Automation of jobs Signup and view all the answers

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Online education and remote working Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The digital divide is the gap between those with Internet access and those without it, but it's multifaceted and includes many factors such as access, affordability, quality, and relevance.
It's not a binary issue, and disparities in Internet access can be caused by:
- Availability: lack of Internet access in a particular area
- Affordability: high cost of Internet access compared to income
- Quality of service: insufficient upload and download speeds for local needs
- Relevance: lack of necessary skills, technologies, and locally relevant content
Additional divides include security, interconnectivity, digital literacy, and access to equipment.

Digital inclusion aims to ensure that everyone can contribute to and benefit from the digital economy and society, regardless of their condition.
Goals of digital inclusion include:
- Ensuring access to ICT for people with disabilities
- Providing assistive technologies for people who cannot use standard ICT
- Promoting digital literacy through ICT training
According to the European Commission, digital inclusion involves working on different aspects, including access to ICT, affordable prices, ease of use, and assistive technologies.

In 2000, 413 million people had Internet access worldwide.
By 2016, this number had increased to 3.4 billion.
By the end of 2020, 4.66 billion people had Internet access, but 40% of humanity still lacks access to the digital world.
The digital divide is not limited to national borders, and gaps in availability, affordability, and digital literacy exist at the international and neighborhood levels.
Countries with high overall connectivity rates often still have stark inequalities in rural, remote, and urban areas, often along income and gender-based disparities.