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Media Literacy Basics for Pre-Teens

Media Literacy

A quiz covering media identification, digital safety, and information literacy for young learners.

education media-literacy digital-citizenship

12 Questions Medium Ages 9+ Apr 6, 2026

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1 What is the primary purpose of a 'sponsored' label on an online advertisement?

A To show the content is free
B To indicate the content is paid promotion
C To prove the content is factually true
D To signal that the content is a game

2 Which of the following is a key feature of a 'phishing' attempt?

A A website asking for personal passwords via email
B A video that is high definition
C A post shared by a verified government account
D A pop-up that plays music

3 What does the term 'digital footprint' refer to?

A The physical size of a computer
B The electronic trail of data you leave online
C The amount of electricity a device uses
D The number of followers a user has

4 In news reporting, what is a 'primary source'?

A A blog post written by a fan
B A news headline found on social media
C An original document or eyewitness account of an event
D A summary written by a television host

5 Which of the following is a common sign that a news article might be 'clickbait'?

A It uses a calm and neutral tone
B It provides a list of sources
C It uses sensational, emotional, or exaggerated headlines
D It lists the date it was published

6 What should you check first to verify the date of an online article?

A The color of the website background
B The byline and publication timestamp
C The number of likes on the post
D The font style used in the title

7 What is meant by the term 'algorithm' in social media platforms?

A A set of rules that determines what content you see in your feed
B A physical device used to record video
C A person who manually checks every post
D A type of virus that slows down your computer

8 Why is it important to check the 'About Us' section of a website?

A To see if the company has a mobile app
B To understand the mission and purpose of the website creators
C To find the names of all the company's customers
D To check if the website is compatible with printers

9 What does 'private mode' or 'incognito mode' in a web browser actually do?

A Makes you completely invisible to the internet provider
B Prevents the browser from saving your history locally
C Blocks all viruses from entering your computer
D Encrypts your physical location to hackers

10 What is the definition of 'misinformation'?

A Information that is shared regardless of its accuracy
B Information that is intentionally designed to be helpful
C False or inaccurate information that is spread
D Information that is exclusively published in print

11 When evaluating an image online, what does a 'reverse image search' help you find?

A The original source and context of the image
B The exact camera model that took the photo
C The names of all people pictured in the photo
D The edit history of the image file

12 Why are 'Terms of Service' agreements often lengthy?

A To include legal language about data usage and site rules
B To make sure the website looks professional
C To hide the website's password
D To increase the download speed of the site

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