The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Introduction to digital citizenship.

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:

Digital literacy is the ability to use a computer for reading and writing.
- True
  - No. Digital literacy is much broader than this – revisit the resources in this learning pathway to learn more.
- False
  - Correct.
The right to access education, the right to create public knowledge and the right to own one’s personal data have all been proposed as rights of tertiary education learners.
- True
  - Correct.
- False
  - No. Look back at the page on ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ in this learning pathway to find resources on the rights and responsibilities associated with digital citizenship.
There is a legally binding bill of rights and principles relating to learning in a digital age.
- True
  - No. There have been proposals for such a bill of rights, but it has not been put into law.
- False
  - Correct.
There is widespread agreement about the meaning of the term ‘digital citizenship’.
- True
  - No. In the resources suggested in this learning pathway, there are several different definitions of digital citizenship. Go back and review them.
- False
  - Correct.

Multiple choice questions

Which of the following is the best definition of a good digital citizen?
- Someone who is good at using computers or mobile devices
  - No – although a good digital citizen is likely to be a confident user of technology, there is more to it than this.
- Someone who limits the amount of time they spend on the internet
  - No – an awareness of the appropriate amount of time to spend on the internet is important, but good digital citizens do more than this.
- Someone who participates actively and often in social media
  - Not necessarily – some participation in social media may achieve the opposite of good digital citizenship, for example if it is not respectful of others.
- Someone who recognises that there are rights and responsibilities associated with using the internet and other information technology
  - That’s right – a good digital citizen considers the ethical issues around the use of digital technology and behaves appropriately.
Which of the following activities is NOT an example of a “new” literacy?
- Blogging
  - Incorrect.This is an example of a new literacy. It involves using the internet but also being a responsible digital citizen.
- Reading a novel on an e-reader
  - That’s right. Reading a book is a traditional form of literacy, even if you are using an electronic device as a tool.
- Social networking
  - Incorrect.This is an example of a new literacy. It involves using the internet but also being a responsible digital citizen.
- Photo-sharing
  - Incorrect.This is an example of a new literacy. You need to understand how to upload photos and to make appropriate choices about who you share them with.
Which one of the following statements about media literacy is correct?
- Media literacy provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms — from print to video to the Internet
  - That’s right. This is the definition used by the Centre for Media Literacy (www.medialit.org).
- Media literacy education teaches people how to discipline themselves to turn off media to avoid information overload and ‘fake news’
  - That’s not right. Media literacy education starts with the assumption that media have a wide influence, even if we do not view/consume them directly, so it teaches the skills to use them critically and responsibly.
- Media literacy is the ability to read and understand newspaper articles in print or online
  - No – media literacy refers to all sorts of media, including video, messaging platforms, advertising and images, as well as traditional newspapers.
- Media literacy means the use of videos, podcasts and newspaper articles in the classroom
  - No – although those things can be resources for media literacy education, the essential element is learning about, and using, media responsibly, including how to evaluate and create media.
Which of the following are included in the list of ‘The nine elements of digital citizenship’ in this learning pathway? (Select all that apply – there are three correct answers.)
- Digital access
  - That’s right.
- Digital commerce
  - That’s right.
- Digital identity
  - No – that’s not included in the list. However, it is an important concept, which is covered in the learning pathway for ‘Online identity for learning’.
- Digital health and wellness
  - That’s right.