Digital Media Literacy Quiz

Grade 6 · English · Quiz

Test your knowledge of evaluating online sources, identifying bias, and practicing safe digital citizenship.

Questions

1. Which website domain extension is typically associated with government websites in the United States?

   1. .com
   2. .org
   3. .gov
   4. .net
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   Answer: .gov

   .gov domains are reserved for official U.S. government agencies, making them generally reliable for factual information.

2. A website that looks like a real news site but publishes completely made-up stories is an example of:

   1. Satire
   2. A primary source
   3. Disinformation
   4. Fact-checking
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   Answer: Disinformation

   A site that fabricates stories while posing as legitimate news is deliberately spreading disinformation.

3. Satire — such as comedy news shows or parody websites — is always dishonest and should be reported.

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   Answer: False

   Satire is a legitimate form of creative expression that uses humor or exaggeration to comment on society — it is labeled as such and is not dishonest.

4. What is 'clickbait'?

   1. A type of online shopping ad
   2. A headline or image designed to trick people into clicking, often misleading or exaggerated
   3. A tool for checking website security
   4. A way to block unwanted emails
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   Answer: A headline or image designed to trick people into clicking, often misleading or exaggerated

   Clickbait uses sensational or misleading headlines to generate clicks, often leading to low-quality or inaccurate content.

5. Which of the following is the MOST reliable source for health information?

   1. A social media post from a celebrity
   2. A blog with no named author
   3. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) website
   4. A forum comment with thousands of upvotes
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   Answer: The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) website

   The CDC is a government health authority staffed by medical experts; it is far more credible than personal blogs or unverified social media posts.

6. Using someone else's words or ideas online without giving them credit is called ______.

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   Answer: plagiarism

   Plagiarism is using someone else's content — words, images, or ideas — without proper credit or permission.

7. When evaluating a website for credibility, which question is MOST important to ask?

   1. Does the website have a lot of colorful graphics?
   2. Who created the content, and what is their expertise or motive?
   3. Is the website loading quickly?
   4. Does the website have many pages?
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   Answer: Who created the content, and what is their expertise or motive?

   Understanding who created content and their credentials or agenda is the most important factor in evaluating credibility.

8. Once you post something on the internet, you can always completely delete it later with no trace remaining.

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   Answer: False

   Content can be screenshotted, cached, or archived by others — nothing on the internet is ever truly permanent or fully deletable.

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