Question

which statement best describes a way that computers have affected society?

a. there are more ethnic restaurants because people can explore different cultures online.

b. reports of disease outbreaks on social media help health care professionals respond quickly.

c. a new smartphone app highlights and discusses food from different countries each month.

d. smartphone apps can mimic the sounds of wild animals to attract wildlife.

Explanation:

• Option A: The existence of ethnic restaurants is more related to cultural exchange and business opportunities in the food industry, not a direct effect of computers on society in a significant societal - impact - related way.
• Option B: Social media (a computer - related technology) is used to report disease outbreaks. This information helps healthcare professionals respond quickly, which is a significant and positive impact of computers on society (in the context of public health and healthcare).
• Option C: A smartphone app discussing food from different countries is more of a cultural or culinary exploration tool, and its impact on society is not as significant as the impact related to healthcare response in Option B.
• Option D: Mimicking wild animal sounds to attract wildlife is a very niche and not a major way that computers have affected society.

Answer:

B. Reports of disease outbreaks on social media help health care professionals respond quickly.