The “digital divide” refers to: a. higher adoption and use of informa

QUESTION

The “digital divide” refers to:

a. higher adoption and use of information technologies among individuals from ethnic minorities, of lower socioeconomic status, and older age.
b. the gap between current adoption of PHRs and their potential use.
c. lower adoption and use of information technologies among individuals from ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and older age.
d. the difference between rates of overall cell phone ownership and “smart phone” ownership.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
The digital divide refers to lower adoption and use of information technologies among individuals from ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and older age.