How Digital Media Savvy Are You?

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    In Internet slang, what is a “troll” ?“

    • A multiplayer game that can be embedded in a website
    • Someone who posts spam and/or negative comments on online message boards
    • A website that takes too long to load
    • Someone who has an ugly profile picture
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This is a digital media quiz based on questions from Common Sense Media's Digital Life 101 Lesson.

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  • 2. 

    What is an “avatar”?

    • An email address that forwards your email to a different address (alias)

    • A graphic image used to represent a real person online

    • Someone who tries to get you to give them personal information online

    • The fastest jet on many online flight-simulator games

    Correct Answer
    A. A graphic image used to represent a real person online
    Explanation
    An "avatar" refers to a graphic image that is used to represent a real person online. It is a visual representation that users can choose to represent themselves in virtual environments, social media platforms, or online gaming communities. Avatars can be customized to reflect the user's appearance, personality, or interests, allowing them to interact with others in a virtual space. They serve as a visual representation of the user's online identity and are commonly used in various online platforms to enhance the user's engagement and personalization.

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  • 3. 

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

    • Registered users older than 13

    • Employees of Wikipedia

    • College professors and students

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    wikipedia.org: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:About

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  • 4. 

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

    • My mom is reading over my shoulder, watch out.

    • That was really funny.

    • Really? I don’t believe you.

    • Hold on a minute, I’ll be right back.

    Correct Answer
    A. That was really funny.
    Explanation
    It stands for "Rolling On the Floor Laughing"

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  • 5. 

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

    • Teens

    • Adults

    Correct Answer
    A. Teens
    Explanation
    Pew, 2009: www.slideshare.net/PewInternet/social-media-and-young-adults

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  • 6. 

    What is an MMOG? 

    • Movie Making Online Generator, an online tool that helps people create mashups of videos posted on the web

    • The Million Mothers Organizing Group, an online social networking site popular for parents of teenagers

    • A Massive Multiplayer Online Game, usually an online world multiple players navigate and play in together

    • IM shorthand to say My Mom’s On Guard, a signal to quickly start censoring the conversation

    Correct Answer
    A. A Massive Multiplayer Online Game, usually an online world multiple players navigate and play in together
    Explanation
    An MMOG stands for Massive Multiplayer Online Game, which is typically an online world where multiple players can navigate and play together. It is a type of video game that allows a large number of players to interact and collaborate with each other in a virtual environment. This can include various genres such as role-playing games, first-person shooters, or strategy games. Players can engage in activities such as quests, battles, or social interactions with other players from around the world.

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  • 7. 

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

    • Atari 2600

    • Nintendo NES

    • Sega Genesis

    • 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: www.pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/ 2008/PIP_Teens_Games_and_Civics_Report_FINAL.pdf.

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  • 8. 

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

    • Rhapsody

    • Garageband

    • Pandora

    • ITunes

    Correct Answer
    A. Garageband
    Explanation
    All school iPads and MacBooks have this program installed.

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  • 9. 

    What is a mash-up? 

    • A glitch on a computer caused by a virus

    • A techno remix of a song

    • Slang for when a computer crashes and is beyond repair

    • A digital collage containing text, graphics, music, video, or animation from already created digital works combined to create a new work

    Correct Answer
    A. A digital collage containing text, graphics, music, video, or animation from already created digital works combined to create a new work
    Explanation
    A mash-up refers to a digital collage that combines various elements such as text, graphics, music, video, or animation from existing digital works to create a new work. It is a creative process that allows artists or creators to blend different media together to produce a unique and innovative piece. This definition aligns with the given answer choice.

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  • 10. 

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

    • 100

    • 160

    • 200

    • 260

    Correct Answer
    A. 160
    Explanation
    A regular text message can typically contain up to 160 characters, including letters, punctuation marks, and spaces. This is the standard limit set by most mobile carriers for SMS messages.

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  • 11. 

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

    • 10

    • 12

    • 13

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    facebook.com: www.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf

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  • 12. 

    As of late 2009, approximately how many views did YouTube get each day? 

    • 500,000

    • Over 1 billion

    • Over 2 billion

    • Over 3 billion

    Correct Answer
    A. Over 1 billion
    Explanation
    YouTube: http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2009/10/y000000000utube.html

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  • 13. 

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

    • 2,000

    • 2,500

    • 3,000

    • 3,500

    Correct Answer
    A. 3,500
    Explanation
    Teens (ages 13 to 17) send and receive an average of 3,500 texts each month. This indicates that teens are highly active in their texting habits, relying on it as a primary form of communication. The high number suggests that texting is a prevalent and popular means of communication among teens in today's digital age.

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  • 14. 

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

    • 37%

    • 60%

    • 71%

    • 85%

    Correct Answer
    A. 71%
    Explanation
    Pew, 2009: http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1315/teens-use-of-cell-phones

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  • 15. 

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

    • TV

    • Computers

    • Video Games

    • Music

    Correct Answer
    A. TV
    Explanation
    followed by music, computers, and video games, in that order) Kaiser, 2010: www.kff.org/entmedia/upload/8010.pdf

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