Are you really as tech-savvy as you think?
Posted January 14, 2013 8:19 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – As Canadians, we are among the highest adopters of technology in the world, but a recent survey shows most of us are overestimating our tech-savviness.
According to the survey, 60 per cent of Canadians give themselves a ‘B’ grade or higher for tech savviness. When put to the test, only four per cent achieved a ‘B’ grade.
The survey, conducted for Rogers Communications, finds that while we are good with the basics, almost half of respondents couldn’t answer questions about roaming and two out of three couldn’t correctly answer questions about data usage or online security.
The majority (87 per cent) said they are eager to improve their technology knowledge and 83 per cent want to use a website to learn more.
Today, Rogers launched Tech Essentials, a new program to give Canadians the tools they need to make smarter and safer use of technology. The program includes a website available to all Canadians with free information on a wide range of topics, including how roaming works, managing childrens’ online usage, and staying safe online.
“Canadians are very passionate about technology,” says Rob Bruce, President, Communications, Rogers Communications. “We’re a nation of technology adopters and Tech Essentials represents the beginning of a long-term effort to bridge the knowledge gap and help build our digital future.”
Think you’re tech savvy? Take a short quiz to test your tech knowledge on the Tech Essentials website.
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