Which of the Following Statements About the Digital Divide Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the digital divide is NOT true?

• A) Inequality in access to political information online is an important public policy issue.
• B) A lack of interest is a primary reason elderly Americans are offline.
• C) Cost is a primary reason the poor are offline.
• D) All racial and ethnic groups in the United States are equally likely to have online access.
• E) Racial minorities and younger Americans are likely to access the Internet through mobile devices such as cell phones, even if they lack home access.

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Definitions:

5-year-old

A child who has reached the age of five, typically in the developmental stage characterized by increased curiosity, social skills, and learning ability.

Retention

The act of keeping or holding onto something or someone, such as information in memory or employees in a workplace.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.

False Beliefs

False beliefs are convictions or opinions that are not aligned with fact or reality, often stemming from misinformation, misunderstanding, or cognitive distortions.