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WorksheetsAlgorithms
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 2mins
What is an algorithm?
A type of social media account
A set of instructions computers follow to solve a problem
A computer virus
A list of online advertisements
Which of the following BEST explains how algorithms affect what we see online?
They randomly choose what content appears.
They only show content from official news sources.
They filter and prioritize content based on our behavior and preferences.
They block negative information from reaching us.
When YouTube keeps recommending similar videos based on what you’ve already watched, this is an example of…
Online activism
A digital footprint
Algorithmic filtering
Randomized content
Which of these is an example of algorithm bias?
Seeing different search results for the same word in different countries
Watching the same video as a friend
Following someone by choice
Posting your own content online
Why are algorithms important to understand in the context of identity and relationships?
They have no effect on who we connect with.
They influence what we see, shaping our views, choices, and connections.
They only affect companies, not individuals.
They make people less social offline.
What is the risk of living inside a “filter bubble”?
Accessing too much global news
Only being exposed to viewpoints that confirm your beliefs
Always being shown content you dislike
Losing your digital footprint
