What is the primary characteristic of misinformation on social media?
- Accurate and reliable information
- Deliberate spreading of false or misleading information
- Unbiased reporting of facts
- Verified and trustworthy sources
When the citizens of a poor or heavily-censored country lack access to information, it is called…
- The digital divide
- The global divide
- The geographical gap
- The political firewall
Which area is not covered by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998?
- Software piracy
- Breach of a sofware licence
- Streaming a football match from an unauthorised website
- A business selling data it holds about its customers
How can a firewall be used in censorship?
- To encrypt sensitive information
- To prevent unauthorised external access to the system
- To speed up internet connections
- To identify and block access to specific websites or content
Which of the following is not a principle of the Data Protection Act 2018?
- Personal data must be accurate and up to date
- Personal data must be stored and processed securely
- Person data must not be kept for longer than necessary
- Personal data must be shared with law enforcement agencies
Which of the following is a negative factor of social media?
- Improved communication
- Encourages engagement with others with common interests
- News can be shared quickly
- Reduction of physical engagement between people
What role do algorithms play in the spread of misinformation on social media platforms?
- They filter out all misinformation automatically
- They amplify and spread content based on user engagement, including misinformation
- They are not used for content moderation
- They prevent the creation of fake news
What role does digital literacy play in addressing the digital divide?
- It widens the gap by creating more technology-savvy individuals
- It has no impact on the digital divide
- It promotes inequality in accessing educational resources
- It empowers individuals to navigate and use digital technologies effectively
What is a potential social impact of increased automation and artificial intelligence in the workforce?
- Reduced economic productivity
- Job changes and retraining challenges
- Decreased income inequality
- Increased manual labour demand
Which of the following is a factor contributing to the digital divide?
- Increased availability of online educational resources
- Affordable access to high-speed internet in rural areas
- Lack of computer hardware and internet access in certain communities
- Government initiatives promoting digital literacy for all
