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WorksheetsMedia Literacy - what do you know?
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What term describes the manipulation of online information to influence public opinion or behavior?
data harvesting
social engineering
geofence
earned media
Which term refers to the phenomenon where false information is repeated so often that it becomes accepted as true?
illusory truth effect
belief echos
filter bubble
zero risk bias
What is the practice of collecting and analyzing massive amounts of data from users without their explicit consent known as?
clout chaser
data harvesting
computational propaganda
disastertising
Which term describes the deliberate use of misinformation on social media platforms to deceive and mislead audiences?
computational propaganda
sealioning
catfishing
resistance journalism
What does the term 'infodemic' refer to?
The process of making digital content available on digital platforms first
A specific type of earned media
The use of geofences for targeted advertising
An overabundance of information, often including false or misleading information, during an epidemic
What concept describes the phenomenon where individuals or groups deliberately spread misleading information about science?
Science denialism
Peer review
Controlled experiment
Scientific method
Which term is used to describe the use of digital technology and social media to enhance political protests and movements?
Virtual reality
Digital activism
Online lobbying
Electronic voting
What does 'echo chamber' refer to in the context of social media?
A space where sound is amplified
A tool for data analysis
An environment where a person is exposed only to opinions that mirror their own
A feature for live broadcasting
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where users are only shown content that aligns with their existing beliefs due to algorithmic selection?
Confirmation bias
Filter bubble
Information silo
Selective exposure
Which term refers to the act of creating fake grassroots campaigns online, that appear to be spontaneous and popular movements?
Virtual signaling
Clickbait
Astroturfing
Flash mob
What does the term 'deepfake' refer to?
A highly realistic and artificially created digital video or audio recording, where someone's words or actions are manipulated
An underground network of websites inaccessible to standard search engines
A digital currency used for online transactions
A virtual reality environment that is highly immersive and interactive
What does the term 'algorithmic bias' refer to?
The process of optimizing algorithms for speed and efficiency
A situation where an algorithm produces results that are systematically prejudiced due to erroneous assumptions in the machine learning process
The use of algorithms to ensure data privacy and security
A type of computer algorithm that specializes in data analysis
What is 'virtual signaling' in the context of social media?
Using virtual reality technology to enhance social media experiences
The act of expressing opinions that are likely to be popular with others to gain approval
A feature that allows users to send signals or alerts within a virtual environment
Encrypting messages for secure communication over social media platforms
Which term describes the practice of systematically spreading biased or misleading information under the guise of being objective news?
Newsjacking
Clickbait
Fake news
Advertorial
What term describes the practice of manipulating online maps to mislead or confuse users?
Map spoofing
Geotagging
Cartographic deception
Location hacking
Which concept refers to the use of internet bots to artificially inflate the popularity of a hashtag or topic on social media?
Hashtag hijacking
Trend fabrication
Bot boosting
Algorithmic manipulation
What does the term 'cyberbalkanization' refer to?
The division of the internet into subnets due to technical issues
The fragmentation of online communities into smaller echo chambers based on interests or beliefs
A cybersecurity strategy to isolate threats
The process of creating digital borders to restrict internet access in certain regions
