Positive and Negative Impact of ICTs

ICTs refer to

• Information and Connection Technology

• Information and Communication Technology

• Informing and Communication Technology

• Information and Connecting Technology

In the past individuals didn't have to wait while trying to communicate

• True

• False

In times past communication was mainly by letters

• True

• False

Communication could take weeks or months back then

• True

• False

In recent times ICTs make communication instantaneous

• True

• False

A benefit of ICTs is that individuals can connect with family and friends from only some places in the world

• True

• False

7. Businesses benefit from ICTs because they can communicate with customers but not suppliers

• True

• False

ICTs improve efficiency because questions can be asked and answered in minutes

• True

• False

A disadvantage of ICTs is that communication does not occur as quickly as in time past

• True

• False

One of the negatives of ICTs is that persons substitute face-to-face communication with online interaction

• True

• False