Economic Inequality
What is a common reason low-income households in the Tri-State area lack internet access?
A. They don’t like technology
B. Internet isn't available
C. Cost of service and devices is too high
D. They only use phones
C. Cost of service and devices is too high
Students without reliable internet access at home struggle to complete this type of schoolwork.
A. Class presentations
B. Homework
C. Physical education
D. Lunch prep
B. Homework
These areas often struggle with digital access due to their remote geography.
A. Urban cities
B. Downtown districts
C. Rural communities
D. Waterfront developments
C. Rural communities
This physical component is often lacking in low-income or rural areas, causing poor internet access.
A. Smart TVs
B. Broadband infrastructure
C. Phone towers
D. Power outlets
B. Broadband infrastructure
mmigrants who speak this may struggle to access online resources and services.
A. A language other than English
B. Regional dialects
C. Slang
D. English with an accent
A. A language other than English
Which borough of NYC has some of the lowest broadband access due to economic inequality?
A. Manhattan
B. Staten Island
C. Brooklyn
D. The Bronx
D. The Bronx
The pandemic highlighted this educational technology gap.
A. Lack of substitute teachers
B. Lack of access to devices and connectivity for remote learning
C. School closures
D. Missing textbooks
B. Lack of access to devices and connectivity for remote learning
Internet service in these areas can be slow or unavailable due to low population density.
A. City centers
B. Inner suburbs
C. Parts of upstate New York or rural Connecticut
D. Business districts
C. Parts of upstate New York or rural Connecticut
Old or outdated wiring in buildings can make this type of internet access unreliable.
A. Fiber-optic
B. Wired broadband or DSL
C. Wi-Fi 6
D. 5G mobile
B. Wired broadband or DSL
Limited access to digital devices makes it hard to develop this essential 21st-century skill.
A. Typing speed
B. Digital literacy
C. Handwriting
D. Vocabulary
B. Digital literacy
Many families in this income bracket must prioritize basic needs over digital access.
A. Families below the poverty line
B. Middle-income families
C. High-income earners
D. Recent college graduates
A. Families below the poverty line
Underfunded schools in low-income districts often lack up-to-date versions of this digital tool.
A. Whiteboards
B. Computers or digital learning platforms
C. Cafeteria equipment
D. Gym lockers
B. Computers or digital learning platforms
Despite being urban, some neighborhoods still lack broadband due to this urban planning issue.
A. Gentrification
B. Digital redlining
C. Overcrowding
D. Street design
B. Digital redlining
Municipal efforts to expand internet access often face delays due to this issue.
A. Construction unions
B. Lack of funding or bureaucratic hurdles
C. Rain delays
D. Local protests
B. Lack of funding or bureaucratic hurdles
Non-English speakers may find it hard to apply for this essential service online.
A. Driver's license
B. Internet assistance or government benefits
C. Streaming accounts
D. Insurance policies
B. Internet assistance or government benefits
This type of plan offered by internet providers can be inaccessible or unknown to low-income users.
A. Family bundles
B. Discounted or subsidized internet plans
C. Unlimited streaming packages
D. Mobile-only packages
B. Discounted or subsidized internet plans
A lack of access to this type of literacy puts students at a long-term disadvantage.
A. Financial literacy
B. Digital literacy
C. Environmental literacy
D. Legal literacy
B. Digital literacy
Residents of rural areas may rely on this outdated and slower form of internet access.
A. Fiber-optic cable
B. Dial-up or satellite internet
C. Ethernet
D. 5G hotspots
B. Dial-up or satellite internet
Some neighborhoods are excluded from broadband expansion due to this discriminatory practice.
A. Overdevelopment
B. Digital redlining
C. Internet saturation
D. Utility fraud
B. Digital redlining
Lack of tech training in a person's native language limits access to these.
A. Supermarkets
B. Job opportunities or online learning platforms
C. Transportation services
D. Health care apps
B. Job opportunities or online learning platforms
Residents of public housing developments often face digital inequity due to outdated infrastructure and economic disadvantage.
A. Private renters
B. Rent-stabilized tenants
C. NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) residents
D. Suburban homeowners
C. NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) residents
The uneven distribution of digital resources in schools across the Tri-State area reflects this broader systemic issue.
A. Test scores
B. Parental involvement
C. Educational inequality
D. School uniforms
C. Educational inequality
This federal program aims to improve broadband access in underserved rural communities.
A. E-Rate
B. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
C. SNAP
D. Affordable Connectivity Program
B. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
This type of high-speed network, often found in wealthier areas, is less available in marginalized communities.
A. Cable internet
B. Satellite Wi-Fi
C. Fiber-optic internet
D. Mobile hotspots
C. Fiber-optic internet
People who struggle with both language and digital skills are said to face this kind of double barrier.
A. Psychological hurdle
B. Learning curve
C. Compounded or dual digital divide
D. Educational wall
C. Compounded or dual digital divide