Test Your Digital Skills – DigIn Project

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1. You're planning a road trip and want to check the traffic conditions along your route. What's the most effective way to do this using your information literacy skills? Imagine you're about to embark on a long journey and want to ensure a smooth ride. How can you use digital literacy skills to find the most reliable and up-to-date information?

Rely on a printed map for route planning.

Check a live traffic update app or website.

Assume traffic will be the same as the last time you travelled.

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2. Why is data backup essential for digital content management to ensure security and preparedness?

It is only relevant to large companies, not individuals.

It is unnecessary because digital files are always safe.

It prevents data loss due to hardware failures, cyberattacks, or accidental deletion.

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3. You come across two scientific articles online. One article is published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and the other is hosted on a personal website. How would you rate the credibility of these sources?

I would rely on peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.

I would treat both sources as equally credible without further verification.

I would not rate. I prefer the personal website because it may contain unique insights.

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4. As a new user of a social media platform, what steps can you take to effectively manage your privacy settings and protect your personal information while safely using social media sites?

Review and adjust your privacy settings to control who can see your posts, send friend requests, and access your personal information.

Leave all privacy settings at their default values without making any changes.

Accept friend requests and requests from all users, whether you know them or not.

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5. You want to share a photo album with family members. How would you approach this?

I will use a private, secure platform with access controls for family members.

I will share the album using any link without checking privacy settings.

I will use a private, secure platform with access controls for family members.

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6. You want to support an online cause. How can you make sure the campaign is legit?

Research the campaign, if nothing really catches your eye, share it.

Support the cause without checking its authenticity because others are doing that.

Research the campaign, get to know the people behind it, and judge it based on facts, not just emotional appeals.

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7. Is it safe to collaborate on documents and projects with others using cloud-based platforms?

Yes, because cloud-based platforms provide secure sharing and collaboration tools with access controls.

No, because files are better shared via email for security reasons.

No, because cloud-based platforms are not safe for collaboration.

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8. You are part of an online forum where the discussion is becoming dangerously tense. How would you respond?

I will remain calm, use respectful language, and try to de-escalate the situation.

I will react aggressively to defend my point of view.

I will leave the discussion and ignore the other participants. I do not want to talk to people who are rude to me.

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9. You've recently signed up for a new online service and must create a password to secure your account.

Use the same password as your other accounts for convenience.

Create a strong, unique password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Choose a simple password that’s easy to remember.

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10. What is the most important step in creating digital content?

The creation of a content creation plan.

Publishing content immediately without reviewing it first.

Copying content from other people without consent.

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11. You need to post a long-form piece of content on social media. What strategy would you use?

I would post the entire piece as a single block of text.

I would share a link without any context or explanation.

I would summarize key points in short posts, adding visuals and engaging captions.

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12. Why should copyright laws be considered when using digital content?

To avoid legal issues and respect the intellectual property rights of content creators.

Because it is not necessary to credit the original creators when using their content.

To make content more popular without restrictions.

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13. What is the purpose of learning programming languages?

Memorizing complex syntax without understanding its practical application.

Understanding only how web pages are designed.

Writing instructions for computers that allow you to create websites and automate tasks.

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14. Your smartphone battery is draining quickly. What steps can you take to fix this problem?

I change nothing, I replace the batteries.

I uninstall all apps and reset my phone to factory settings.

I check for apps that are consuming a lot of power, lower the screen brightness, and disable unnecessary features like Bluetooth or location services.

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15. Your social media account settings seem to be modified without your action. How would you fix this?

I will immediately change my password, enable two-factor authentication, and check my account for unauthorized activity.

I will ignore the changes, assuming it is a minor glitch.

I will share the changed settings with friends for their advice.

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16. You notice frequent headaches after using a smartphone. What action would you consider?

Decrease screen brightness to alleviate eye strain.

Use anti-glare screen protectors and take breaks between usage.

Evaluate screen time, adjust device settings, and consult with a healthcare professional if necessary.

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17. You regularly receive email newsletters from various companies and organizations. Subscribing to multiple email newsletters has no environmental impact.

True.

False.

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18. Your smartphone is not connecting to Wi-Fi. What steps would you take?

Switching devices off and on.

Waiting and hoping that the problem will solve itself.

Using only mobile data until you buying a new smartphone.

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19. You want to learn a new language. What technology solution would you consider?

A language learning app, such as Duolingo or Babbel.

A voice recording app.

A digital photo album.

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20. You want to create a visually engaging presentation. What software would you choose?

A text editor, such as Notepad.

A presentation authoring tool, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

A spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel.

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21. You receive an email notification informing you of multiple failed login attempts to your online banking account. How would you handle this potential security breach?

I will ignore the email, assuming it is a mistake or spam.

I will click on the link in the email to verify my account.

I will immediately change my password, enable two-factor authentication, and contact my bank via their hotlines or directly at a branch for further instructions.