DL Digital Media Literacy 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'reverse image search'?

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To find the original source or other uses of an image online

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To enhance the resolution of a low-quality image

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To convert an image file from one format to another

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To remove the background from an image

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'deepfake'?

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A digitally altered video or image that convincingly depicts someone doing or saying something they did not

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A type of phishing email that uses fake deep links

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A video recorded in deep-sea environments using special cameras

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A high-definition video format used in professional media production

Question 3

What is 'digital footprint'?

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The trail of data left behind by a user's online activity

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The physical space occupied by digital storage devices

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The download size of a digital file

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The carbon emissions produced by data centers

Question 4

When evaluating an online source, what does the 'CRAAP test' help assess?

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The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose of a source

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Whether a website has been certified by a government agency

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The loading speed and user experience of a website

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Whether a website complies with accessibility standards

Question 5

What is the role of an algorithm in social media platforms in relation to digital media literacy?

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It curates and filters the content users see, potentially creating echo chambers

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It encrypts user messages for privacy

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It translates content into multiple languages automatically

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It monitors user behavior for law enforcement purposes

Question 6

Which action best demonstrates critical evaluation of a social media post claiming a major news event?

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Searching for corroboration from established news organizations before sharing

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Immediately sharing the post to warn your followers

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Liking the post if it aligns with your views

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Reporting the post to the platform immediately

Question 7

What is 'information overload' in the context of digital media?

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The difficulty in making decisions or finding relevant content due to the excessive amount of information available

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A hardware failure caused by storing too many files

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A type of cyberattack that floods a network with data

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An error that occurs when a webpage loads too much content at once