Grade 8 MEDIA

Digital Literacy
GROUP QUIZ
Introduction
Digital literacy is the ability to
find, evaluate, and communicate
information when using digital
media platforms.
 1. Form a group of four
Quiz students.

Guidelines 2. Write the names of each

student on the provided
worksheet.

3. After reading each question,

write your group's answer on the
worksheet.

4. When time is up, turn in

worksheet to the teacher.
 Parts
Part 1: Multiple Choice
Part 2: True or False
Part 3: Fill in the Blank
 Part 1

Multiple Choice
1. Which of the
following is a digital
literacy skill?
A. Being able to find sources of electronic
information

B. Being able to take electronic photographs

C. Being able to find paper-based information

2. What does credible mean in
relation to an information
source?

A. It is believable

B. It is not authentic

C. It lacks evidence
3. What is social networking?

A. Arranging to meet people face

to face

B. Making connections with

people that you have nothing in
common with

C. Making connections with

people that you have something
in common with
4. Why is it important
to read articles from a
variety of sources?
A. To only get one point of view

B. To find articles that only align with our own

opinions

C. To make informed conclusions and to be

exposed to multiple perspectives
 Part 2

True or False
 True or False #1
Information placed on social media can
never be seen again once it is deleted.
 True or
False #2
An advertisement is a
notice that promotes a
particular product,
service, or event to the
public or a subset of the
public.
 True or False #3
One example of finding a reliable online
resource is to look for citations or links
to authoritative resources such as a
peer reviewed journal.
 Part 3

Fill in the Blank

You will have a choice box of words to
choose from. Not all words will be used.
 Choice Box
data domain name internet
bias digital literacy privacy
algorithm engagement rate credible

1. A(n) _________________ is a mathematical set of

rules specifying how a group of data behaves,
including assisting in ranking search results
and advertisements.
 Choice Box
data domain name internet
bias digital literacy privacy
algorithm engagement rate credible

2. Digital _________________ is a right that seeks to

guarantee the protection of the personal data
of users who access a service through the
internet.
 Choice Box
data domain name internet
bias digital literacy privacy
algorithm engagement rate credible

3. _________________ is the electronic

representation of information in a format or
language that machines can read and
understand.
 Choice Box
data domain name internet
bias digital literacy privacy
algorithm engagement rate credible

4. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing,

person, or group compared with another,
usually in a way that is considered to be unfair,
is called _________________.
Congrats!
You're all done!
Please make sure all names are
on your worksheet and turn in to
your teacher.
 Answer Key
Multiple Choice True or False Fill in the Blank
1. A 1. False 1. Algorithm
2. A 2. True 2. Privacy
3. C 3. True 3. Data
4. C 4. Bias