Digital Literacy

Which keyboard shortcut allows you to close a tab in most web browsers?

• Alt + F4
• Ctrl + Q
• Ctrl + W
• Ctrl + T

What is a key characteristic of two-factor authentication?

• Two passwords are needed to login
• You must verify your identity via two different mediums
• Your password must contain two different character types
• You need to update your password twice a year

Which of these email attachments is potentially the most dangerous?

• A .docx file
• A .jpg file
• An .exe file
• A .pdf file

Which type of media aims to both entertain and educate?

• Infotainment
• Sensational media
• Citizen journalism
• Tabloid journalism

How does the concept of 'echo chamber' affect public opinion?

• It magnifies diverse opinions
• It reinforces pre-existing beliefs by exposure to similar viewpoints
• It drowns out minority opinions
• Both B and C

What is considered fair use of copyrighted materials for educational purposes?

• Sharing copyrighted materials with students in a private, educational setting
• Charging students to access copyrighted materials
• Uploading copyrighted materials to public forums
• Copying copyrighted materials for distribution

Which of these is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook
• An encyclopedia entry
• A research article discussing a study
• A transcript of an interview with a key figure in the study

Why is lateral reading important for verifying information?

• It provides more sources for plagiarism
• It means comparing information across multiple sources
• It's reading from left to right
• It's reading an article from top to bottom

What is the best way to ensure that a source is credible?

• If the information matches your pre-existing beliefs
• If the source comes from a .com website
• If the source is linked by a lot of other pages
• Cross-referencing the information with other reliable sources

In the context of computational thinking, what does 'abstraction' mean?

• It involves working at the highest possible level of detail
• It's the process of filtering out unimportant details
• It refers to using only concrete examples
• It means solving problems without using a computer