Equal Access & Net Neutrality

Equal access is about making sure you get the internet speeds you pay for.

• True

• False

What is the term sometimes used to describe the unequal access between poorer countries/people and richer countries/people?

• The Digital Divide

• The Equality Act

• Net Neutrality

• IT Inequality

Which of the following are potential effects on society of equal access to the services & information provided by IT systems?

Choose two options.

• Better internet speeds

• Reduced intolerance

• Reduced poverty

• Increased poverty

Which of the following are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

Choose two options.

• Wealth

• Marriage

• Health

• Disability

What are the four key principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines?

• Readable, Usable, Understandable and Equal

• Perceivable, Operable, Understandable and Robust

• Perceivable, Usable, Equal and Helpful

• Readable, Neutral, Clear and Understandable

What does net neutrality mean?

• Websites cannot discriminate against individuals based on protected characteristics.

• Internet speeds should accurately match the speeds that were advertised for the service.

• Everyone should have equal and open access to the web.

• Businesses should be able to pay for priority fast-lanes on the internet.

What would be the impact on businesses of not having net neutrality?

Choose two options.

• They may have to pay extra for fast internet speeds for employees to do their work.

• They would have faster internet speeds at the same price they currently pay with net neutrality.

• They may have to pay extra for fast internet speeds for customers visiting their website.

• They may find their internet bill will become cheaper saving them money.