LiT'Era Knowledge Base Quiz - 1A

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the IT era?

• A. The widespread use of radio and television

• B. The development of steam engines and factories

• C. The rapid advancement of digital technologies

• D. The rise of agricultural automation

What has the IT era brought about in terms of communication?

• A. Increased reliance on traditional postal mail

• B. Greater physical distance between people

• C. Widespread access to the internet and mobile devices

• D. Decreased social interaction

What is a potential drawback of the IT era on work-life balance?

• A. Increased flexibility in work hours

• B. Greater access to work-related resources

• C. Increased isolation from colleagues

• D. Difficulty disconnecting from work outside of regular hours

What is one benefit of the IT era on education and learning?

• A. Greater emphasis on traditional classroom teaching

• B. Reduced access to educational resources

• C. Increased access to online courses and educational software

• D. Lower educational standards

What is a potential drawback of excessive screen time in the IT era?

• A. Better physical health

• B. Better sleep quality

• C. Increased risk of eye strain and poor posture

• D. Increased face-to-face social interaction

What is telemedicine?

• A. The use of smartphones for social networking

• B. The use of online gaming for physical therapy

• C. The use of technology to remotely access medical care

• D. The use of virtual reality for surgical procedures

What is one ethical consideration associated with the IT era?

• A. The use of technology for good

• B. The impact of technology on work-life balance

• C. The importance of cybersecurity and privacy

• D. The need to reduce digital waste

What is the digital divide?

• A. The gap between people who can access and use digital technologies and those who cannot

• B. The gap between people who use social media and those who do not

• C. The gap between people who use Mac computers and those who use PCs

• D. The gap between people who have high-speed internet and those who do not

What is online banking?

• A. The use of social media for financial transactions

• B. The use of cash to pay for goods and services purchased online

• C. The use of credit cards for financial transactions

• D. The use of the internet to access and manage bank accounts

What is a potential drawback of working remotely in the IT era?

• A. Reduced flexibility in work hours

• B. Greater physical distance from colleagues

• C. Increased dependence on traditional office supplies

• D. Difficulty collaborating with colleagues