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May General Trivia for Media Literacy Course
What is a podcast?
Which platform is known for 280-character posts?
May General Trivia for Media Literacy Course
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Which platform is known for 280-character posts?
Twitter / X
Instagram
Tumblr
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What is a podcast?
A live television broadcast
A printed article
A printed article
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Which of these should you never share online?
Your favorite band
Your profile picture
Your home address
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What is a meme?
A photo, video, or idea shared widely
A file format
A text message
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Which source is most trustworthy for news?
A viral meme
A verified journalist's article
A friend’s opinion
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Riddle: “I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind.”
A ghost
A whisper
An echo
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Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in the same corner?
A dollar
A passport
A stamp
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What’s a digital native?
A person who loves the outdoors
Someone born into the digital age
A programmer
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Which of these is a reliable sign of a credible source?
It looks fancy
It has citations and author info
It’s on TikTok
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What makes a password strong?
Mix of letters, numbers, symbols
Short and easy to type
Just your birthdate
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What does the “Ctrl + Z” command do on most computers?
Copies text
Undoes an action
Zooms in
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Which of these is an example of two-factor authentication?
Logging in with Facebook
Only using a password
Using a password and a phone code
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What is fact-checking?
Verifying accuracy
Editing grammar
Creating headlines
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What is the term for misleading or false information spread online?
Net neutrality
Disinformation
Real-time info
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What’s the term for changing a photo’s appearance before sharing it?
Filtering
Patching
Photoshopping
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What is plagiarism?
Copying without credit
Sharing memes
Using a photo with a filter
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What is clickbait?
Fun music videos
Online fishing games
Misleading headlines for clicks
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Why is media and digital literacy important today?
To post more selfies
To enjoy more apps
To stay safe and informed online
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Riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
A giraffe
A phone battery
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What’s an algorithm on a platform like TikTok or YouTube?
A content suggestion system
A dance
A math problem
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What does VPN stand for?
Very Private Network
Virtual Private Network
Video Protocol Network
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What’s the main purpose of a hashtag (#) on social media?
Share locations
Group similar posts
Add emojis
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What happens when something “goes viral” online?
It spreads quickly
It gets removed
It becomes outdated
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What’s the term for excessive screen time’s negative impact on health?
Media burn
Digital fatigue
Cyber sickness
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What’s a firewall for?
Playing games
Editing images
Blocking cyber threats
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What do influencers typically do?
Sell physical products
Write software
Promote brands on social media
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Which is an example of fair use?
Using copyrighted music fully
Selling copyrighted images
Using a short clip for education
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Riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
A secret
A time machine
A footprint
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What is media bias?
Internet speed issues
The slant in how information is presented
Slow-loading content
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What is the digital footprint?
Your browser’s speed
Your online activity record
Your IP address
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Which of these is NOT a social media platform?
TikTok
Snapchat
Firefox
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A “deepfake” is:
A fake tweet
A hyper-realistic fake video
A fake website
33
Which search term will give you more specific results?
Furry
Cats
“Cats wearing glasses”
34
What company owns YouTube?
Google
Facebook
Amazon
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What do you call software designed to harm or exploit computers?
Malware
Hardware
Firewall
36
Riddle: What has keys but can’t open locks?
A lockbox
A keyboard
A typewriter
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What can cookies on a website do?
Decorate your browser
Make the internet faster
Track your online activity
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What’s phishing?
Fixing bad data
A scam to get your info
Catching digital fish
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What does “URL” stand for?
Universal Resource Locator
Unique Resource Line
Unified Reference Link
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Which file type is best for high-quality images?
.txt
.png
.mp3
