ICT, Globalization, Impacts, and Issues Quiz

What is globalization?

• A process that only affects economic development

• A process that has no impact on the environment or culture

• A process driven by international trade and investment only

• A process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments of different nations

What does ICT stand for?

• Internet and Communication Tools

• Information and Computer Technologies

• International Communication Techniques

• Information and Communication Technologies

What are the negative impacts of globalization mentioned in the text?

• Expansion of economic activity

• Falling poverty and job creation

• Increased trade and higher growth

• Rising income disparity and environmental challenges

What is one of the challenges related to the uneven distribution of globalization benefits?

• Rising income disparity

• Increased economic activity

• Falling poverty rates

• Expansion of global markets

What is a major issue mentioned in the text regarding the Internet and World Wide Web?

• Intellectual property protection

• Consumer protection in traditional markets

• Security of printed documents

• Data protection in physical storage devices

What is the impact of access to the internet and social media on the youth according to the text?

• Decrease in immoral activities

• Erosion of individual self-worth

• Increase in patriotic spirit

• Strengthening of family institutions

What does globalization refer to broadly speaking?

• Trans-border inter-connectedness in all spheres

• Isolation of economies from each other

• National boundaries in all aspects

• Limited interactions between individuals

What is one of the positive impacts of globalization mentioned in the text?

• Increased trade and falling poverty

• Over-fishing and global warming

• Rising income disparity

• Environmental challenges

What is the ICT described as in the text?

• Application of technologies for military purposes

• Application of technologies for entertainment only

• Application of modern technologies to handle information

• Application of ancient technologies

What is one of the challenges related to the dilution of economic and cultural values due to globalization?

• Creation of new markets

• Increase in standard of living for all nations

• Job losses and rising income disparity

• Expansion of global economy