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Which of the following is not an example of the digital divide?    a. the higher adoption rates of Internet usage by Caucasians relative to Hispanics    b. large companies' greater ability (relative to smaller companies) to implement more sophisticated technologies to overcome negative consequences, such as spam, hackers, and monitoring of online behaviors of their employees    c. the limited availability of broadband access in more rural areas compared to more urban areas    d. the relative lack of technology in less developed countries of the world, compared to more developed countries    e. the lower penetration rates of Internet technology in poorer urban inner cities compared to wealthier suburbs

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a. the higher adoption rates of internet usage by Caucasians relative to Hispanics

Adopt rates of internet usage is a factor of individual preference and need. This is not an example of digital divide. Digital divide refers to limitations of accessibility because of lack of presence of services or technology in particular markets.

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