WJEC Digi Tech - Unit 1.4 - 3: Digital Divide

What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?

• Gap between different age groups

• Gap between urban and rural areas

• Gap between rich and poor countries

• Gap between those who have access to technology and those that don’t

Which of the following is a cause of digital divide in the UK?

• People living in remote areas

• Accessibility due to low income

• Censorship by the government

• Lack of knowledge and skills

• Disability or Illness

What is a global cause of digital divide?

• Limited access to electricity

• Affordability

• Censorship

How does the digital divide affect economic opportunities?

• People with better ICT skills get better paid jobs

• Rise in e-commerce

• Countries without good access to ICT are developing faster

• Students who have more access to technology are more likely to make progress

What is a cultural factor that can restrict access to digital technology?

• Gender inequalities

• Lack of knowledge and skills

• People living in remote areas

• Religious beliefs restricting access

What is a cause of digital divide related to accessibility?

• Lack of knowledge and skills

• Lack of electricity to power devices

• People living in remote areas

• Affordability

How does the digital divide impact educational opportunities?

• Can access online courses to improve skills

• People with better ICT skills get better paid jobs

• Rise in e-commerce

• Students who have more access to technology are more likely to make progress

What is a cause of digital divide related to disability or illness?

• Cultural factors

• Affordability

• Difficulty in accessing / using technology

• Limited access to electricity

The Digital Divide refers to the ​ (a)   ​ between those who have ​ (b)   to ​ (c)   and those that ​ (d)   . This causes ​ (e)   access to ICT and it's associated benefits.

• gap
• access
• technology
• don't
• unequal
• equal
• do