DL Digital Media Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a 'reverse image search'?
- To enhance the resolution of a low-quality image
- To find the original source or other uses of an image online (Correct answer)
- To convert an image file from one format to another
- To remove the background from an image
Correct answer: To find the original source or other uses of an image online
A reverse image search allows users to upload or link an image to find its original source, identify where else it appears online, and detect potential misuse or manipulation.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'deepfake'?
- A digitally altered video or image that convincingly depicts someone doing or saying something they did not (Correct answer)
- A type of phishing email that uses fake deep links
- A video recorded in deep-sea environments using special cameras
- A high-definition video format used in professional media production
Correct answer: A digitally altered video or image that convincingly depicts someone doing or saying something they did not
A deepfake is a synthetic media created using AI that realistically superimposes faces or voices to make it appear as though someone said or did something they did not.
Question 3: What is 'digital footprint'?
- The physical space occupied by digital storage devices
- The trail of data left behind by a user's online activity (Correct answer)
- The download size of a digital file
- The carbon emissions produced by data centers
Correct answer: The trail of data left behind by a user's online activity
A digital footprint is the record of all the data a user leaves behind through their online activities, including websites visited, posts made, and information shared.
Question 4: When evaluating an online source, what does the 'CRAAP test' help assess?
- Whether a website has been certified by a government agency
- The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose of a source (Correct answer)
- The loading speed and user experience of a website
- Whether a website complies with accessibility standards
Correct answer: The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose of a source
The CRAAP test is an evaluation framework that assesses five criteria — Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose — to determine the credibility of an information source.
Question 5: What is the role of an algorithm in social media platforms in relation to digital media literacy?
- It encrypts user messages for privacy
- It curates and filters the content users see, potentially creating echo chambers (Correct answer)
- It translates content into multiple languages automatically
- It monitors user behavior for law enforcement purposes
Correct answer: It curates and filters the content users see, potentially creating echo chambers
Social media algorithms curate and personalize content feeds based on user behavior, which can create echo chambers where users are only exposed to content that reinforces their existing views.
Question 6: Which action best demonstrates critical evaluation of a social media post claiming a major news event?
- Immediately sharing the post to warn your followers
- Liking the post if it aligns with your views
- Searching for corroboration from established news organizations before sharing (Correct answer)
- Reporting the post to the platform immediately
Correct answer: Searching for corroboration from established news organizations before sharing
Searching for corroboration from established news organizations ensures the claim is verified before it is shared, preventing the spread of misinformation.
Question 7: What is 'information overload' in the context of digital media?
- A hardware failure caused by storing too many files
- The difficulty in making decisions or finding relevant content due to the excessive amount of information available (Correct answer)
- A type of cyberattack that floods a network with data
- An error that occurs when a webpage loads too much content at once
Correct answer: The difficulty in making decisions or finding relevant content due to the excessive amount of information available
Information overload occurs when the volume of available digital information exceeds a person's capacity to process it, making it difficult to identify relevant or accurate content.
DL Digital Media Literacy 2
What is the primary purpose of a 'reverse image search'?