Q4- ICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Which of the following is NOT a result of ICT development?

• A. ATM

• B. Online banking

• C. Spotify

• D. None of the above

Which of the following is the sociologist who defined the term digital divide and what we can do to tackle it?

• A. Jan Van Dijk

• B. Thomas Hobbes

• C. George Mead

• D. Robert Merton

Which of the following best defines Digital divide?

• A. digital quality existing in the society

• B. the gap between the rich and poor

• C. the digital inequality existing in the society

• D. the gap between people who has access to internet and those who cannot

Which of the following is an acronym for DICT?

• A. Department of Information and Computer Technology

• B. Department of Industrial Computer Technology

• C. Department of Information and Communications Technology

• D. Department of Industrial Communications Technology

Most people living in developed countries have access to modern technology, high-speed connections to the internet, and solid data plans as well as the availability of more advanced and sophisticated devices while many people living in third world countries lack such privileges sometimes even access to the internet is a problem. What do you call this situation?

• A. Digital Awareness

• B. Digital Divide

• C. Digital Inclusion

• D. Digital Admissions

Digital divide is a term that describes the even distribution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in society.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Lack of access to the internet, speed, and the availability of internet access are the common problems in digital divide.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aspires for the Philippines to develop and flourish through innovation and constant development of ICT in the pursuit of a progressive, safe, secured, contented and happy Filipino nation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Digital inclusion is the response to digital divide to ensure that all individuals and communities, including the most disadvantaged, have access to and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

• TRUE

• FALSE

Free Wi-Fi hotspots, Public access computers, Partnering with broadband providers to offer low-cost broadband are examples of digital inclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE