DL Digital Media Literacy 1

Question 1

What does the term 'media literacy' primarily refer to in a digital context?

Accepted Answer

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media

Answer

Digital media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms, enabling informed and critical engagement with digital content.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best way to verify whether an online news article is credible?

Accepted Answer

Cross-reference the story with multiple reputable sources

Answer

Cross-referencing with multiple reputable sources is the most reliable method for verifying credibility, as it confirms whether the information is consistently reported.

Question 3

What is 'confirmation bias' in the context of consuming digital media?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to seek out and believe information that confirms existing beliefs

Answer

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, favor, and recall information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs, which can distort critical evaluation of media.

Question 4

What does the acronym 'URL' stand for in web browsing?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator

Answer

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access a specific resource on the internet.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign that a website may not be trustworthy?

Accepted Answer

It has an excessive number of pop-up ads and no author information

Answer

Excessive pop-up ads and missing author information are common indicators of low-quality or untrustworthy websites that may spread misinformation.

(DL) Digital Literacy Certification Practice Test

(DL) Digital Literacy Certification Practice Test

DL Digital Media Literacy 1