Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses President Biden's infrastructure plan, which allocates $100 billion to expand US broadband, aiming to cover areas lacking quality internet, especially in places of persistent poverty. It also highlights a study from Trinity College, revealing how Apple and Google collect user data from smartphones, including phone numbers and locations. Google claims this is necessary for updates, while Apple informs users about location tracking.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Biden administration's infrastructure plan regarding broadband?

To promote private broadband companies

To increase the speed of internet services

To provide broadband access to all Americans

To reduce the cost of broadband services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas are specifically targeted by the Biden administration for broadband expansion?

Industrial zones

Places of persistent poverty

Suburban neighborhoods

Urban centers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of data do Apple and Google collect from smartphones according to the study?

User passwords

Phone numbers and locations

Browsing history

App usage statistics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason does Google give for collecting user data from smartphones?

To improve advertising

To develop new features

To enhance user experience

To keep phones up-to-date

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Apple inform users about location tracking?

By sending text messages

Through email notifications

Via their website

By notifying users on their phones