Learning in a digital age/LiDA102/Societal issues/Quiz

The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Societal issues and the internet.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Digital citizenship (LiDA102) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• Catfishing is the deceptive practice of creating a fictional online presence to lure somebody into a relationship.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect. Have another look at the orientation quiz at the beginning of this learning pathway for a reminder about the meaning of various concepts associated with internet use - and look at the 'Online impersonation' page to learn more about catfishing in particular.
• In 2016, there were an estimated 1 billion internet users.
  • True
    • Incorrect. Find the correct figure on the 'Internet trolling' page of this learning pathway.
  • False
    • Correct. You can see the correct figure on the 'Internet trolling' page of this learning pathway.
• ‘Nomophobia’ is a scientific term used to describe the anxiety that arises from not having access to one’s mobile phone.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect. Look again at the page on 'Psychological issues' in this learning pathway to find out more.
• To prevent impersonation, Twitter does not allow parody accounts to be set up.
  • True
    • Incorrect. Have another look at Twitter's impersonation policy.
  • False
    • Correct.

Multiple choice questions

• Which of the following statements best sums up the principles of ‘net neutrality’? (Select one.)
  • Internet service providers must treat access to all content on the web equally
    • That’s right.
  • All content on the web should be free of charge, to allow everyone to access it regardless of income
    • No, watch the video on the net neutrality page of the LiDA102 micro-course (or do an internet search) to find the meaning of net neutrality.
  • All websites must present a balanced set of opinions
    • No, watch the video on the net neutrality page of the LiDA102 micro-course (or do an internet search) to find the meaning of net neutrality.
  • Advertising on the internet should be the same for everyone, not targeted at particular individuals
    • No, watch the video on the net neutrality page of the LiDA102 micro-course (or do an internet search) to find the meaning of net neutrality.
• Which organisation owns ‘Free Basics’ - the application that provides users with access to selected internet services without incurring data charges? (Select one.)
  • Google
    • No - check out the ‘Net neutrality’ page again.
  • Facebook
    • Yes, that’s right.
  • The US government
    • No - check out the ‘Net neutrality’ page again.
  • Wikipedia
    • No - check out the ‘Net neutrality’ page again.
• Which two of the following statements about trolling are supported by the resources supplied in the LiDA102 micro-course? (Select two.)
  • Internet trolling is mostly carried out by people under the age of 25
    • No - there is nothing in the resources to suggest that age is a factor.
  • Victims of trolling are usually unknown to the troll
    • That’s right - this is one of the differences from cyber-bullying.
  • Internet trolling means posting inflammatory or argumentative messages in an online community with the intention of provoking, disrupting or upsetting others
    • Yes, that is a good definition of trolling.
  • Trolls usually take satisfaction in posting using their real name
    • No - trolls usually assume a false identity for their posts.
• Which of the following is the best definition of ‘digital redlining’ in the context of the LiDA102 micro-course? (Select one.)
  • Deleting someone’s comments on a social media post
    • No. Try again - most platforms do not provide deletion rights to normal users. Look at the Digital Redlining page of this micro-course.
  • Targeting particular social groups for advertising
    • No. Try again - look at the Digital Redlining page of this micro-course.
  • Direct or indirect discriminatory practices resulting in a lack of access to digital services for certain social groups
    • That’s right.
  • Highlighting particular social media posts for others to notice
    • No. Try again - look at the Digital Redlining page of this micro-course.