Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
Read the passage: The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have access to modern information technology and those who do not. This gap is prominent in developing countries. Bridging this gap is essential for equal opportunity. Question: What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
AThe difference in computer prices
BThe gap in access to information technology
CThe speed of the internet
DThe division of software companies
✓ Correct Answer: B — The gap in access to information technology
The text defines the digital divide as the gap in access to modern information technology.
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