Digital Literacy and Internet Safety Flashcards
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What does it mean to 'fact-check' online information?
Answer: Verifying the accuracy of a claim by consulting multiple reliable, independent sources before accepting it as true
Fact-checking requires finding independent, credible sources that verify or refute a claim — not just confirming what you already believe.
What is 'copyright' and how does it protect digital content creators?
Answer: A legal right giving creators exclusive control over the use and distribution of their original work
Copyright automatically protects original works — music, writing, images, videos — from being reproduced, distributed, or modified without permission.
What is a 'VPN' (Virtual Private Network) and when is it most useful?
Answer: A service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address — most useful on public Wi-Fi networks.
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for your internet traffic, protecting your data from interception — especially important on unsecured public Wi-Fi.
What does 'digital citizenship' mean?
Answer: Responsible, ethical, and respectful behavior in digital environments — including protecting privacy and respecting others online
Digital citizenship encompasses ethical online behavior: respecting others, protecting your privacy, sharing responsibly, and being a constructive community member.
What is 'social engineering' in cybersecurity?
Answer: Manipulating people into revealing confidential information or taking harmful actions through psychological tactics rather than technical hacking
Social engineering exploits human psychology (trust, fear, urgency) rather than technical vulnerabilities to gain access to information or systems.
What does it mean for a website to use 'cookies,' and how can you manage them?
Answer: Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that track preferences and browsing behavior; you can delete or block them in browser settings.
Browser cookies store session data and track user behavior — managing them through browser settings or consent tools protects your privacy.