Empowerment Technologies Final Exam - Grade 11

Which of the following best demonstrates responsible digital citizenship in supporting a social movement?

• Sharing unverified information about a protest

• Posting facts and updates about a movement based on reliable sources

• Spamming others with irrelevant content

• Ignoring online conversations about the cause

How does ICT empower individuals to participate in social movements?

• It allows people to share information and mobilize others quickly and efficiently

• It isolates people from real-world activism

• It prevents communication between people in different countries

• It limits access to resources needed for activism

Why is it important to practice responsible digital citizenship when participating in online social movements?

• It ensures that people can spread misinformation without consequences

• It promotes a safe, ethical, and constructive online environment

• It limits user participation in digital spaces

• It allows for uncontrolled sharing of personal data

Which of the following is an ethical consideration of digital citizenship in a social movement?

• Sharing content without verifying the source

• Encouraging the spread of fake news

• Respecting the privacy of others and sharing truthful information

• Hacking into the accounts of people who disagree with the movement

You have come across misinformation about a climate change movement on social media. As a responsible digital citizen, what should you do?

• Share it to see if others believe it

• Report it and post factual information from a reliable source

A friend has posted inappropriate content on social media during an online protest. As a responsible digital citizen, what should you do?

• Report the post and explain to your friend why it’s harmful to the cause

• Ignore the post

• Share the content to increase engagement

• Use the content to discredit the protest

Consider a campaign where users are sharing incorrect statistics to support a social cause. How would this impact the campaign's credibility, and what should be done to correct it?

• The campaign’s credibility would increase as people believe it without verification, so no action is needed

• The campaign’s credibility would be damaged, so accurate data and corrections should be provided

• The campaign would not be affected, and no corrections are necessary

• The incorrect statistics will go unnoticed and can continue being shared

Maria has been sharing stories on social media about a women’s rights movement. However, one of her posts contains an unverified statistic. What should Maria do as a responsible digital citizen, and why?

• Maria should delete the post and avoid posting any content in the future to stay safe

• Maria should leave the post as it is since it supports the cause

• Maria should fact-check the statistic, correct the post, and apologize to her audience for spreading misinformation

• Maria should ignore the mistake and continue posting to keep the movement active

Why is it important to verify the accuracy of information before sharing it in a social movement?

• It ensures the spread of truthful and reliable information, maintaining the movement’s credibility

• It is not important because the cause is more significant than the facts

• It helps to attract attention by any means necessary

• It does not matter as long as the post goes viral

What is the role of social media in spreading awareness about social causes?

• To limit conversations to personal messages only

• To provide a platform for sharing information, building communities, and mobilizing action

• To allow anonymous criticism of social movements

• To prevent people from sharing their opinions freely