DL Digital Media Literacy 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

(DL) Digital Literacy Certification Practice Test

(DL) Digital Literacy Certification Practice Test

DL Digital Media Literacy 2