FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

WEB BROWSERS TECHNOLOGY

THE INTERNET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an outcome of the digital divide?
A
Certain companies will be unable to certify their technology as digitally secure.
B
People from some racial or ethnic groups have unequal access to computing technology.
C
People will have equal access and influence both globally and locally.
D
Political groups in some countries are unable to agree on regulations of digital technology.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The consequences of the digital divide include isolation, which can affect mental health, educational barriers as postsecondary education increasingly moves online, and worsening gender discrimination.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to technology, the internet and digital literacy training and those who do not. It affects all generations – both rural and urban communities – as well as a wide variety of industries and sectors.

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