The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway:
Digital environments.
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.
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:
- Health and safety professionals often recommend taking a 5 - 10 minute break once an hour when working at a computer workstation, to avoid fatigue.
- True
- False
- Incorrect. Look back at the 'Health and safety' page of this learning pathway to refresh your memory on health and safety recommendations.
- Geoblocking cannot prevent someone playing a DVD in another country as long as they purchased it legally in their own country.
- True
- Incorrect. Refer again to the 'Digital rights management' page of this learning pathway to learn about geoblocking.
- False
- A ‘phishing’ attack occurs when someone sends you an email that appears legitimate and asks you to provide your password or other security information.
- True
- False
- Incorrect. You can check the definition of phishing and learn about other threats to your password security on the 'Online hygiene' page of this learning pathway.
- All websites are secure (i.e. encrypt your data).
- True
- Incorrect. Only secure websites encrypt your data - sites that have http:// rather than https:// in their url are not secure.
- False
Multiple choice questions
