Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Digital

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the digital divide at the global level?

• A)Only 5.6 percent of Africa's citizens have access to the Internet,compared with 78.6 percent in North America.
• B)Only 24 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has access to the Internet,compared with 80.6 percent in North America.
• C)Although nearly 90 percent of households are located where broadband is available,60 percent of adults are not connected to the Internet.
• D)The number of Internet connections is growing by less than 9 percent annually,but just over one-third of the population is connected.

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