Initial Assessment: Technology Perceptions

Which statement best defines the role of information communication technology (ICT) in communication dissemination according to the material?

• ICT slows down the spread of information.

• ICT answers most problems in communication dissemination faster.

• ICT eliminates the need for communication.

• ICT focuses only on entertainment content.

Based on the statements, which is a valid claim about technology’s potential in urban settings?

• Technology cannot address urban issues.

• Technology can solve urban crisis through new information and communication infrastructures.

• Urban crisis is unrelated to technology.

• Technology only affects rural areas.

Which option reflects a consequence of information technologies on access and control as presented?

• They decrease access to information and reduce decision-making.

• They contribute to the increase in the concentration of access to information, decision-making, and control.

• They have no effect on access to information.

• They prevent any centralized control.

What is stated about ICT in the 21st century and international interaction?

• ICT is an outdated discovery with local impact only.

• ICT is the growing discovery in the 21st century that helps in the interaction of countries from one another.

• ICT prevents countries from interacting.

• ICT applies only to personal communication.

Which statement aligns with the material’s view on technology’s role in daily life?

• Technology is optional and rarely needed.

• Technology is a necessity.

• Technology should be avoided.

• Technology is only for entertainment.

According to the True/False prompts, which reflects a critical concern about social media usage?

• Social media consumes all our time.

• Social media has no impact on time management.

• Social media is only used for news.

• Social media always increases productivity.

Which statement captures a psychological effect suggested by the prompts regarding online engagement metrics?

• Likes and comments quantity will make a person contented for a day.

• Likes and comments have no emotional impact.

• Only dislikes affect emotions.

• Metrics determine lifelong happiness.

Which application of technology in organizations is emphasized?

• Technology limits business operations.

• Technology can be used in various ways to facilitate business organizations.

• Technology only helps in entertainment marketing.

• Technology makes collaboration impossible.

What educational impact of technology is highlighted?

• Technology slows learning for students.

• Technology helps to speed up the learning process for students.

• Technology replaces teachers entirely.

• Technology is irrelevant to education.

The image shows silhouettes of people connected with icons around a globe. Which interpretation best matches the picture analysis prompts?

• It depicts isolated individuals with no communication.

• It represents global connectivity, digital communication, and the role of technology in linking people and services.

• It shows traditional paper-based offices.

• It is unrelated to information exchange.