ITPEC IP October 2019 Question 95
Which of the following is the term that expresses the disparity in the quality and quantity of information that can be obtained, or in income generated between people who can handle information devices such as computers and those who cannot?
Explanation
Digital divide — the gap in information, and in income, between people who can use computers and other information devices and people who cannot.
People without the skills, devices or network access to use IT obtain less information and of poorer quality, and have fewer opportunities in education, work and public services; a gap in income follows. The divide appears between individuals, generations, regions and countries, and narrowing it means improving access and teaching information literacy.
Answer (c)
Why not others:
- •(a) Social networking service — an online service where users connect with each other and share posts and messages
- •(b) Digital signage — electronic displays in stations, shops and public places that show advertising or information
- •(d) Digital native — a person who grew up with the Internet and digital devices; it names a generation, not a gap between groups
Key rule: The digital divide is a gap in opportunity caused by unequal IT access and skills, so closing it is a matter of access and literacy, not of the technology alone.
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