Theme 3 Topic 2 Focus 2 Development features of information technology

Question 1

___________ refers to the vast network that connects computers all over the world.

Accepted Answer

Internet

Question 2

Which of the following is a negative impact brought by the ease in forwarding information?

Accepted Answer

Speeding up dissemination of rumours

Question 3

In 2019, rumours about toilet paper shortage caused citizens to buy up toilet paper. What is reflected in this example?

Accepted Answer

Herd behaviour

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of false information?

Accepted Answer

It does not include fake news

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason for the echo chamber effect online?

Accepted Answer

Social media algorithm feeds contents of a similar nature to the users.

Question 6

Bonny is a chatbot on GovHK which facilitates citizens access to government services. What is reflected in this example?

Accepted Answer

Smartisation

Question 7

______ refers to the construction of an information system to process procedures and data in traditional businesses.

Accepted Answer

Informatisation

Question 8

What forms of changes in information technology does the change from communicating by mail to by email reflect?

Accepted Answer

Changes in forms of communication

Question 9

Which of the following can explain the phenomenon of people being bolder when interacting online?

Accepted Answer

Online disinhibition effect

Question 10

Which of the following is not open data?

Accepted Answer

Medical records of patients

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