BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
IMPACT OF COMPUTERS ON WORK ENVIRONMENTS
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Question
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Teachers without computers are unable to grade work at all.
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Students without computers have a harder time accessing resources and programs for schoolwork.
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Mathematicians without computers cannot evaluate calculus expressions such as integrals.
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Taxi and carpool drivers without computers cannot find efficient routes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The digital divide has an overall negative impact on the economy and deepens income inequality. Without digital skills and knowledge of advanced technologies, citizens are unable to progress in their careers and contribute less to the country’s economy. As a result, the economy becomes less competitive.
Detailed explanation-2: -The digital divide mimics the divisions caused by income, education, and social standing all around the world. It is intrinsically linked to these gaps in all socioeconomic factors. These gaps in access only serve to expand socioeconomic gaps and inequalities across the board.
Detailed explanation-3: -Inequality in access to the Internet and ICT is known as the digital divide and affects 52 % of women and 42 % of men worldwide.
Detailed explanation-4: -The digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don’t or have restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers and internet connectivity.