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What is 'digital citizenship education' generally focused on teaching?
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A. Responsible, safe, and ethical use of technology and online platforms ✓
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B. How to build computer hardware
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C. How to write complex software code
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D. How to design advertisements exclusively
💡 'Digital citizenship education' generally focuses on teaching responsible, safe, and ethical use of technology and online platforms.
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What does 'astroturfing' refer to in the context of online opinion?
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A. Creating a false impression of widespread grassroots support for a cause or opinion ✓
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B. A legitimate grassroots movement with genuine, organic support
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement disclosure
💡 'Astroturfing' refers to creating a false impression of widespread, organic grassroots support for a cause, opinion, or product.
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What is 'fact-checking' in the context of media literacy?
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A. The process of verifying the accuracy of claims or information before accepting or sharing them ✓
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B. Sharing information immediately without verification
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement disclosure
💡 'Fact-checking' involves verifying the accuracy of claims or information before accepting them as true or sharing them further.
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What is 'deepfake' technology?
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A. AI-generated media that convincingly replaces a person's likeness or voice, often used deceptively ✓
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B. A legitimate video editing technique used only for entertainment
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement format
💡 'Deepfake' technology uses AI to convincingly replace a person's likeness or voice in media, which can be used deceptively or maliciously.
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What does 'source credibility' refer to when evaluating online information?
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A. The trustworthiness and reliability of where information originates ✓
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B. The number of followers a source has
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C. The length of a piece of content
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D. The number of hashtags used in a post
💡 'Source credibility' refers to how trustworthy and reliable the origin of a piece of information is, an important factor in media literacy.
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What does 'echo chamber' refer to in the context of social media?
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A. An environment where a person is primarily exposed to opinions that reinforce their existing beliefs ✓
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B. A feature that echoes sound in video content
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement format
💡 An 'echo chamber' describes an environment, often on social media, where a person is mainly exposed to opinions reinforcing their existing beliefs.
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What does 'digital divide' refer to?
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A. The gap between those who have reliable access to digital technology and the internet, and those who do not ✓
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B. A disagreement between two social media companies
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of content moderation policy
💡 The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between people who have reliable access to digital technology and the internet, and those who do not.
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What does 'algorithm bias' refer to?
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A. Systematic favoritism in what content an algorithm promotes, which may reflect biases in its design or data ✓
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B. A completely neutral and unbiased content ranking system
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement format
💡 'Algorithm bias' refers to systematic favoritism in what content an algorithm promotes, which can reflect biases present in its design or underlying data.
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What does 'digital wellbeing' refer to?
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A. Practices and habits that support a healthy relationship with technology and social media use ✓
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B. The physical health of computer hardware
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement disclosure
💡 'Digital wellbeing' refers to practices and habits that support a healthy, balanced relationship with technology and social media.
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What is 'context collapse' on social media?
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A. When content intended for one audience is seen by a broader, unintended audience, losing its original context ✓
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B. A technical error causing a platform to crash
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement format
💡 'Context collapse' occurs when content intended for one specific audience is seen by a broader, unintended audience, often losing its original context.
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What does 'media literacy' refer to?
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A. The ability to critically analyze and evaluate media content, including its sources and intent ✓
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B. The ability to type quickly on a keyboard
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C. The number of social media accounts a person has
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D. The ability to create video content only
💡 'Media literacy' refers to the ability to critically analyze and evaluate media content, including considering its sources, intent, and reliability.
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What is 'misinformation'?
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A. False or inaccurate information spread, regardless of intent to deceive ✓
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B. Information that is always intentionally deceptive
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C. Information that is always accurate
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D. A type of privacy setting
💡 'Misinformation' refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of whether there was an intent to deceive.
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What is 'clickbait journalism' often criticized for?
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A. Prioritizing sensational headlines over accurate or substantive reporting ✓
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B. Always providing highly accurate, in-depth reporting
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C. Never using headlines at all
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D. Focusing exclusively on scientific research
💡 'Clickbait journalism' is often criticized for prioritizing sensational, attention-grabbing headlines over accurate or substantive reporting.
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What is a 'filter bubble' in the context of algorithm-driven content?
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A. A situation where algorithms show users content that aligns with their existing preferences, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints ✓
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B. A literal camera filter used on photos
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C. A type of privacy setting
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D. A type of paid advertisement format
💡 A 'filter bubble' occurs when algorithms show users content aligned with their existing preferences, potentially limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
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What is 'disinformation'?
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A. False information deliberately spread with the intent to deceive ✓
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B. Information that is accidentally inaccurate
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C. Information that is always true
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D. A type of privacy setting
💡 'Disinformation' specifically refers to false information that is deliberately spread with the intent to deceive people.
