IC3 - Digital Literacy Information and Media Literacy 2

Question 1

What is the CRAAP test used for when evaluating online sources?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose of information

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Testing internet connection speed

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Checking for computer viruses

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Rating website design quality

Question 2

What is 'confirmation bias' and how does it affect information consumption?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence

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A technical error in web browsers

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A feature that confirms email delivery

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A security setting in web browsers

Question 3

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

Accepted Answer

Primary sources are original firsthand accounts while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources

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Primary sources are always more accurate

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Secondary sources are always written by experts

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There is no meaningful difference

Question 4

What are filter bubbles in the context of online media?

Accepted Answer

Personalized algorithmic filtering that limits exposure to diverse viewpoints

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Spam filters in email

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Pop-up blockers in browsers

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Privacy settings on social media

Question 5

How can you identify a deepfake video or manipulated image?

Accepted Answer

Look for visual inconsistencies such as unnatural facial movements, lighting mismatches, or blurred edges

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Manipulated media always has a watermark

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All manipulated images are in low resolution

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It is impossible to identify manipulated media

Question 6

What is media literacy and why is it important in the digital age?

Accepted Answer

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication

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The ability to read print newspapers

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Knowing how to use social media platforms

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The ability to write professional articles