1.2.2 Internet usage

• Internet usage in everyday life encompasses tasks such as communication, entertainment, information retrieval, and online shopping
• Streaming movies, listening to music, and playing online games are examples of using the internet for entertainment
• Online shopping is a common way people use the internet for purchasing goods and services.


  True
• The internet facilitates instant interaction with friends, family, and colleagues regardless of location
• The internet offers educational resources and courses accessible anytime, anywhere.


  True
• What is one benefit of e-commerce enabled by internet usage?

  Access to global markets
• Excessive time spent online can lead to reduced productivity and social isolation
• Cyberbullying and trolling are negative aspects of internet usage that impact mental health.


  True
• Searching for information on the internet is known as information retrieval
• What is one way the internet facilitates instant communication regardless of location?

  Video conferencing
• Online shopping enables access to global markets.


  True
• Excessive time spent online can lead to reduced productivity and social isolation
• What does the digital divide limit for certain demographics?

  Opportunities
• What does Internet usage in everyday life refer to?

  Regular utilization of the Internet
• What are examples of using the internet for communication?

  Email, social media, video calls
• What is an example of using the internet for information retrieval?

  Research
• What is one benefit of internet usage that streamlines everyday tasks?

  Convenience
• What is an example of entertainment provided by the internet?

  Streaming movies
• What is a challenge associated with internet privacy and security?

  Data breaches
• What does the digital divide refer to?

  Unequal access to the internet
• What is one common way people use the internet for entertainment?

  Streaming movies
• Online banking is an example of convenience in internet usage.

  True
• The internet offers a wide range of learning resources and courses accessible anytime
• What is a major challenge associated with internet privacy and security?

  Identity theft
• Cyberbullying can negatively impact mental health and well-being.


  True
• Efforts to bridge the digital divide aim to ensure digital inclusion.

  True
• The internet has facilitated cultural exchange but also poses the risk of cultural homogenization
• Match the future trend with its implication:

  Increasing Connectivity and Mobile Internet ↔️ Seamless access to online services

  Growth of Online Services and E-commerce ↔️ Convenience and accessibility of online transactions

  Advancements in Internet-Enabled Technologies ↔️ Automation and optimization of daily tasks

  Potential Challenges ↔️ Need for robust cybersecurity measures
• What is one potential challenge related to the growth of online services and e-commerce?

  Cybersecurity