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Technology and Development: Harnessing Innovation for Progress

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Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of technological advancements in developing countries?

  1. Increased access to education and information

  2. Improved healthcare and sanitation

  3. Reduced poverty and inequality

  4. Increased environmental degradation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While technological advancements can bring many benefits to developing countries, increased environmental degradation is a potential negative consequence that needs to be addressed.

The term "digital divide" refers to the gap between:

  1. Rich and poor countries in terms of technology access

  2. Urban and rural areas in terms of technology access

  3. Educated and uneducated individuals in terms of technology access

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The digital divide encompasses the disparities in technology access and usage between different groups of people, including countries, regions, and individuals.

Which technology has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion in developing countries?

  1. Mobile money

  2. Blockchain

  3. Artificial intelligence

  4. Virtual reality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mobile money has revolutionized financial services in developing countries by allowing individuals without traditional bank accounts to access financial services through their mobile phones.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the adoption of new technologies in developing countries?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. High cost of technology

  3. Lack of technical skills

  4. Cultural resistance to change

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While cultural resistance to change can be a factor in some cases, it is generally not a major challenge associated with the adoption of new technologies in developing countries.

The concept of "appropriate technology" emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Developing technologies that are suitable for local conditions and needs

  2. Adopting advanced technologies from developed countries without modification

  3. Focusing on the latest and most expensive technologies

  4. Ignoring the potential negative impacts of technology

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appropriate technology aims to create technologies that are tailored to the specific needs and resources of developing countries, rather than simply transferring technologies from developed countries.

Which of the following is an example of a technology that has been successfully used to improve agricultural productivity in developing countries?

  1. Drones for crop monitoring

  2. Precision farming techniques

  3. Genetically modified crops

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drones, precision farming techniques, and genetically modified crops have all been used to enhance agricultural productivity in developing countries.

The term "Fourth Industrial Revolution" refers to the:

  1. Rapid technological advancements driven by digitalization and automation

  2. Emergence of the internet and e-commerce

  3. Development of personal computers and the internet

  4. Industrialization and mass production

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the convergence of digital, physical, and biological technologies, leading to significant changes in the way we live, work, and interact with the world.

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing countries?

  1. Bias and discrimination in AI algorithms

  2. Job displacement due to automation

  3. Increased surveillance and loss of privacy

  4. Improved access to information and services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved access to information and services is a potential benefit, not a concern, associated with the use of AI in developing countries.

The concept of "leapfrogging" in technology adoption refers to:

  1. Skipping intermediate stages of technological development and adopting advanced technologies directly

  2. Gradually adopting technologies in a sequential manner

  3. Focusing on traditional technologies and avoiding modern technologies

  4. Rejecting all forms of technology

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leapfrogging involves bypassing intermediate stages of technological development and adopting advanced technologies directly, often enabled by the rapid diffusion of technology.

Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for promoting sustainable technology adoption in developing countries?

  1. Investing in renewable energy and clean technologies

  2. Providing incentives for businesses to adopt sustainable technologies

  3. Raising awareness about the environmental impacts of technology

  4. Imposing strict regulations on technology use

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While regulations can be part of a comprehensive strategy, imposing strict regulations alone may not be the most effective approach to promoting sustainable technology adoption.

The term "technology transfer" refers to the:

  1. Process of sharing knowledge, skills, and technologies between countries or organizations

  2. Exporting of finished goods from one country to another

  3. Importation of raw materials from one country to another

  4. Movement of people from one country to another for employment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technology transfer involves the sharing of knowledge, skills, and technologies between countries or organizations, often with the aim of promoting economic development and progress.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of using mobile technology for healthcare in developing countries?

  1. Improved access to healthcare information and services

  2. Reduced cost of healthcare services

  3. Increased patient empowerment and engagement

  4. Increased risk of cyberattacks and data breaches

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While mobile technology can bring many benefits to healthcare in developing countries, increased risk of cyberattacks and data breaches is a potential challenge that needs to be addressed.

The concept of "open innovation" emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Collaboration and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders in the innovation process

  2. Keeping innovations secret and proprietary

  3. Focusing on individual creativity and invention

  4. Protecting intellectual property rights at all costs

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Open innovation encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders, including researchers, businesses, governments, and civil society organizations, to accelerate the pace of innovation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge associated with the use of big data in developing countries?

  1. Lack of data infrastructure and connectivity

  2. Limited capacity for data analysis and interpretation

  3. Ethical concerns about data privacy and security

  4. Increased transparency and accountability in governance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased transparency and accountability in governance is a potential benefit, not a challenge, associated with the use of big data in developing countries.

The term "technological determinism" refers to the belief that:

  1. Technology is the primary driver of social and economic change

  2. Social and economic factors are the primary drivers of technological change

  3. Technology and society evolve independently of each other

  4. Technology has no impact on society

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological determinism is the belief that technology is the primary driver of social and economic change, often overlooking the influence of social, cultural, and political factors.

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