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1.

In 2009, kids ages 11 to 14 spent the most time with this type of media:
- A.
  
  Computers
- B.
  
  Music
- C.
  
  TV
- D.
  
  Videogames
Correct Answer
C. TV

Explanation
Most time was spent with TV (followed by music, computers, and video games, in that order).

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2.

Who spends more time browsing the Internet, teens (ages 12 to 17) or adults?
- A.
  
  Teens
- B.
  
  Adults
Correct Answer
A. Teens
3.

What is a mash-up?
- A.
  
  A glitch on the computer caused by a virus.
- B.
  
  A techno remix of a song.
- C.
  
  Slang for when a computer crashes and is beyond repair.
- D.
  
  A digital collage containing text, graphics, music, video, or animation from already created digital works combined to create a new work.
Correct Answer
D. A digital collage containing text, graphics, music, video, or animation from already created digital works combined to create a new work.
4.

How many texts on average do teens (ages 13 to 17) send and receive each month?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2500
- C.
  
  3000
- D.
  
  3500
Correct Answer
C. 3000
5.

In Internet slang, what is a “troll”?
- A.
  
  A multiplayer game that can be embedded in a website.
- B.
  
  Someone who posts spam on online message boards.
- C.
  
  A website that takes too long to load.
- D.
  
  Internet slang for someone who has an ugly profile picture.
Correct Answer
B. Someone who posts spam on online message boards.

Explanation
Good manners count when online. Don't be a troll.

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6.

What is an “avatar”?
- A.
  
  An e-mail address that forwards your e-mail to a different address (alias).
- B.
  
  A graphic image used to represent a real person online.
- C.
  
  Someone who tries to get you to give them personal information online.
- D.
  
  The fastest jet on many online flight simulator games.
Correct Answer
B. A graphic image used to represent a real person online.
7.

According to the privacy policies of Facebook, how old must you be to register for an account?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  16
Correct Answer
C. 13
8.

Who can edit articles on Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia?
- A.
  
  Registered users older than 13.
- B.
  
  Employees of Wikipedia.
- C.
  
  College professors and students.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.
9.

If someone responds to your instant message by saying “rofl,” what do they mean?
- A.
  
  My mom is reading over my shoulder, watch out.
- B.
  
  That was really funny.
- C.
  
  Really? I don't believe you.
- D.
  
  Hold on a minute, I'll be right back.
Correct Answer
B. That was really funny.
10.

What is an MMOG?
- A.
  
  Movie Making Online Generator, an online tool that helps people create mash-ups of videos posted on the Web
- B.
  
  The Million Mothers Organizing Group, an online social networking site popular for parents of teenagers
- C.
  
  A Massive Multiplayer Online Game, usually an online world in which multiple players navigate and play together
- D.
  
  IM shorthand to say My Mom’s On Guard, a signal to quickly start censoring the conversation
Correct Answer
C. A Massive Multiplayer Online Game, usually an online world in which multiple players navigate and play together
11.

What was the first home video game console sold in the United States?
- A.
  
  Atari 2600
- B.
  
  Nintendo NES
- C.
  
  Sega Genesis
- D.
  
  Nintendo Game Boy
Correct Answer
A. Atari 2600

Explanation
The Atari 2600 made its debut in 1977 and sold more than 30 million consoles. Popular Atari games were Pacman and Pitfall.

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12.

How many characters (letters, punctuation marks, and spaces) can you send in a regular text message?
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  160
- C.
  
  200
- D.
  
  260
Correct Answer
B. 160

Explanation
And to think people complain about Twitter at 140! It's not that different.

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13.

What percentage of tweens (ages 8 to 12) use a cell phone?
- A.
  
  37%
- B.
  
  60%
- C.
  
  71%
- D.
  
  87%
Correct Answer
C. 71%
14.

With which of the following can young people not only listen to but also create music?
- A.
  
  Rhapsody
- B.
  
  GarageBand
- C.
  
  Pandora
- D.
  
  ITunes
Correct Answer
B. GarageBand
15.

As of mid-2010, approximately how many views did YouTube get each day?
- A.
  
  500,000 million
- B.
  
  Over 1 billion
- C.
  
  Over 2 billion
- D.
  
  Over 3 billion
Correct Answer
C. Over 2 billion

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Got Media Smarts?

In 2009, kids ages 11 to 14 spent the most time with this type of media:

Who spends more time browsing the Internet, teens (ages 12 to 17) or adults?

What is a mash-up?

How many texts on average do teens (ages 13 to 17) send and receive each month?

In Internet slang, what is a “troll”?

What is an “avatar”?

According to the privacy policies of Facebook, how old must you be to register for an account?

Who can edit articles on Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia?

If someone responds to your instant message by saying “rofl,” what do they mean?

What is an MMOG?

What was the first home video game console sold in the United States?

How many characters (letters, punctuation marks, and spaces) can you send in a regular text message?

What percentage of tweens (ages 8 to 12) use a cell phone?

With which of the following can young people not only listen to but also create music?

As of mid-2010, approximately how many views did YouTube get each day?