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.

True - false questions

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
  - Correct.
- 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
  - Correct.
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
  - Correct.
- 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
  - Correct.

Multiple choice questions

To protect the identity of others, you should (Select all that apply – there are two correct answers):
- Use the cc field for all email addresses when mailing to a group
  - No – other recipients can see all the email addresses in the cc field, meaning that someone’s address might be shared without their permission.
- Ask permission before passing on a friend’s or colleague’s email address to a third party
  - Yes, that is good practice. You should also find out and explain why the third party wants the email address.
- Use the bcc field for all email addresses when mailing to a group
  - Yes – this means the recipients can’t see each other’s email addresses.
- Let your friend know if you have posted a photograph of them on a social media site
  - No – this is not enough. You need to ask their permission BEFORE you post any photos.
In the context of this LiDA102 micro-course, the abbreviation DRM stands for:
- Document and record management
  - No. The abbreviation can be used for document and record management, but it is not how it is used in the LiDA102 micro-course.
- Digital rights management
  - Yes, DRM refers to “Digital Rights Management” in the context of the LiDA102 course.
- Digital road map
  - No. This can be the meaning of DRM, but not in the context of the LiDA102 micro-course.
- Data recovery module
  - No. This is not the meaning of DRM in the LiDA102 micro-course.
Which of the following is NOT an example of DRM? (Select one.)
- Installing hidden files on a DVD to limit the number of times a piece of software can be installed
  - Incorrect. This is an example of DRM.
- Using a digital lock on software to prevent someone repairing their own machinery
  - Incorrect. This is an example of DRM.
- Using technology to restrict access to digital media based on geographical location
  - Incorrect. This is an example of DRM.
- Getting users to agree to restrictive terms and conditions for use of software
  - Correct. This is not classed as ‘digital rights management’ because it does not use a TECHNICAL solution to restrict use of a product – instead it is a legal solution.
Which of the following is typical of the ‘creation’ stage of an online community as summarised by the research of Iriberri and Leroy? (Select one.)
- Addressing privacy issues
  - That’s right.
- Loyalty recognition
  - No, that is part of the ‘maturity’ stage.
- Determining the purpose of the group
  - No, that is part of the ‘inception’ stage.
- Integrating new members
  - No, that is part of the ‘growth’ stage.