Which of the Following Statements About the "Digital Divide" Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the "digital divide" is true?

• A) Girls are more likely than boys to use screen media to download music and for social communication.
• B) Low-SES children devote more time to Internet use than their higher-SES counterparts.
• C) Boys are more likely than girls to engage in writing computer programs and creating Web pages.
• D) Overall, girls spend more time with screen media than boys.

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Definitions:

Coaxial

A type of cable with an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, used widely for transmitting television signals and internet connectivity.

Cable Medium

A type of physical transmission medium that uses cables, such as coaxial or fiber optics, to transmit data.

Broadcast Medium

Any medium used to transmit information, entertainment, or other messages to a wide audience, typically involving radio, television, or the internet.

Infrared

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, used in devices like remote controls and thermal imaging cameras.