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Digital Citizenship Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We use digital media 24/7! Sort items from the list into the best category.

Categorize the following

I can keep in touch with my friends and family anytime.

I can watch funny vides whenever I want.

Being online can distract me from being present with my family, like at dinner.

I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to.

Benefits
Drawbacks
2.

Which of the following best describes the concept of media balance?

a)


Not using any form of digital media.

b)

Getting distracted by digital media when doing homework.

c)


Choosing to play only your favorite video games.

d)

Using digital media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with your other life activities.

3.

Kaira likes to create art, especially paintings. But lately Kaira has been so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

a)

Wait until your schedule slows down. You can always do your art later.

b)

​​​​Use a sketching app while watching videos so you can focus on two things at the same time.

c)

Schedule time to paint and turn off your phone during that time. It's important to do the things you like.

d)

Cross this activity off your list because you can't do everything.

4.

Kendall likes to relax before bed by watching funny videos on her phone, but she often loses track of time and doesn't go to sleep until really late. Then she has a hard time waking up for school in the morning, making her feel grumpy. Thinking about the Digital Habits Checkup, what would be an appropriate challenge for Kendall to try?

a)

Using her phone to chat with friends instead of watching videos.

b)


Setting a timer to watch videos for 15 minutes, then putting her phone on a charger in another room at night.

c)


Forcing herself to go to sleep early without having a moment to relax.

d)

Watching videos earlier when she's doing her homework.

5.

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.

a)

Hidden

b)

Criminal

c)

Advertising

d)

News

6.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?

(Select all that apply)

a)


It's from a "friend in trouble."

b)

The message has a sense of urgency.

c)


There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.

7.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?

a)

You could no longer be you.

b)


Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.

c)

Someone could give you a lot of money.

d)


Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.

8.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." What should you do?

a)

Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.

b)


Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!

c)

Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.

d)


Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.

9.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Factors of Fair Use?

a)

Amount

b)

Nature

c)

Standard

d)

Purpose

e)

Effect

10.

Which of the following situations is least likely to be fair use?

a)

A teacher using a photograph in a presentation to his class.

b)


A journalist using a video clip in a news story.

c)


A late-night comedian using a photo as part of a political joke.

d)


A sports fan using a team logo to make his own souvenirs to sell.

11.

Angel likes to create digital artwork and share it on his social media. To get more people to check out his profile, he started posting other peoples' images without including the original creators' names. Are Angel's actions an example of fair use?

a)


No. You can't share others' images on social media.

b)

Yes. Angel is only changing the pictures he created.

c)


No. Angel needs to cite other people's images and give the creators credit.

d)

Yes. Angel is not changing other people's work.

12.

Alicia and James are working on a project together. They have to make a video about their community. They found a short video someone made of their neighborhood using a drone. They want to use the full video and record their voices over it. What advice would you give Alicia and James?

a)


Use only a small clip or get permission from the creator to use the entire video.

b)


Make sure they include some background music to make it interesting.

c)

Make it their own by editing the video to be in black and white.

13.

It's always best to express how you feel online, even if it might hurt someone's feelings.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which is an example of de-escalation?

a)


Responding to a mean comment by being mean.

b)

Posting a kind comment on a friend's picture.

c)

Leaving a supportive comment on a post making fun of someone.

d)


Supporting a friend who is criticizing someone else.

15.

You're using a headset to game with other people online. One person just made a huge mistake and cost your team the game. You feel angry and want to say something, but you remember to pause and consider the other person's point of view. Doing this makes you recognize that:

a)

Online comments don't really mean anything, so it's OK to make fun of people.

b)


This person deserves to be kicked off the team.

c)

Saying something mean will probably make the person try harder the next time you play.

d)


Posting something mean will cause drama and hurt feelings.

16.

Laila and Arjun are on a group chat with friends from school. A friend in the group starts to make fun of Laila's favorite sports team. Other friends in the group think this is funny and add to the comments. What could Arjun do to de-escalate the situation?

a)


Arjun could add to the mean comments because he doesn't want to feel left out of the group.

b)

Arjun could send a private message to the person being mean to support their opinion.

c)

Arjun could add a positive comment or change the topic.

d)

Arjun could share the joke with friends outside the group chat.

17.

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

a)

password123

b)

12345678

c)

!Q2w#E4r

d)

abcdefg

18.

Why is it important to include special characters in a password?

a)

They make the password easier to remember.

b)

They increase the complexity and security of the password.

c)

They are required by most websites.

d)

They make the password shorter.

19.

What should you do if you receive a friend request from someone you don't know?

a)

Accept the request immediately

b)

Ignore the request

c)

Share your personal information with them

d)

Report the request as spam

20.

Why is it important to think before posting a photo online?

a)

Because it might not get enough likes

b)

Because it can be shared and seen by many people

c)

Because it might not look good

d)

Because it can be deleted later