Question 1
1 markWhat is a safe habit when using the Internet?
Primary School · Humanities
Information Literacy : Practice Questions
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Question 2
1 markWhen you find a cool picture online that you want to use for a school project, what is the best thing to do to show respect for intellectual property rights?
Question 3
1 markImagine you see an exciting news story on social media that seems too good to be true. What is the most responsible action to take before sharing it?
Question 4
3 marksWhy is it important to protect your passwords and personal address when using the internet?
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Question 5
5 marksYou are working on a school project about a famous historical figure and decide to search for information online. You find two websites:
Website A: A personal blog with many interesting facts, but no sources are listed.
Website B: A well-known educational website that provides information and lists all its sources.
a) Which website would you choose to get information for your school project? Explain your choice.
b) List two reasons why it is important to check the source of information you find online before using it.
c) What could happen if you use information from an unreliable source for your project or share it with others?
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Question 6
7 marksA student encounters the following two social media posts regarding a new urban development project:
Post X: "The new park is the most wonderful addition to our city! Everyone is happy and it looks beautiful."
Post Y: "The park project covers \( 2.5 \) hectares and cost \( \$50 \) million to complete, providing space for over \( 1,000 \) visitors."
a) Which post is based on subjective opinions and which is based on objective facts? Explain the difference.
b) List three criteria a student should use to evaluate the authenticity and reliability of information found on the Internet.
c) Describe two possible negative impacts that incorrect information or "fake news" can have on a community or society.
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