Digital Literacy Skills Flashcards

What does it mean for information posted online to leave a 'digital footprint'?

Answer: A trail of data about your online activity that can be tracked or found by others

A digital footprint is the trail of data — posts, searches, purchases, activity — a person leaves behind while using digital services.

Which of the following best describes 'cloud storage'?

Answer: Storing files on remote servers accessed over the internet instead of only on a local device

Cloud storage keeps files on remote servers, allowing access from multiple devices with an internet connection.

When collaborating on a shared online document, which practice best avoids losing someone's edits?

Answer: Working in real time with version history enabled, and communicating about who is editing which section

Real-time collaboration tools with version history let teams track and recover changes, while communication prevents overlapping edits.

What is the purpose of a software or app 'update'?

Answer: To fix bugs, patch security vulnerabilities, and sometimes add new features

Updates commonly fix security vulnerabilities and bugs, and sometimes introduce new features or performance improvements.

Which setting adjustment most directly helps control who can see your posts on a social media platform?

Answer: Privacy settings that control audience visibility for posts and profile information

Privacy settings specifically control who can view your posts, profile details, and activity — not appearance or notification settings.

Before sharing a news article online, which action best supports responsible digital citizenship?

Answer: Verifying the claim through at least one other reputable source before sharing

Verifying a claim against another reputable source before sharing helps prevent the spread of misinformation.