Quiz | Digital Fluency | 21st Century Skills

Video 1 of 5: INTRODUCTION

Video 2 of 5: INSPIRING COLLABORATION

Question: 1

The following pairs contain a type of online or web-based tool, and an example of that tool. Choose the pair that does not fit the pattern.

Word processor-Google docs.

Collaborative workspace-Eventbrite.

Course Management System-Canvas.

Note-taking/organization system-Evernote.

Online message board-Reddit.

Question: 2

Which of the following statements is false?

It is expected that new employees should have an understanding of technology and current tools used in the workplace.

If you are not familiar with a certain type of technology, you can research and learn about it using online resources.

There are free websites, such as Kahn Academy, that you can use to teach yourself new skills.

Having a growth mindset means you are willing to perfect an existing skill so that you can move onto the next one.

Even though many young adults have grown up using technology and understand digital interfaces, it is important to stay current with the ever-changing tools and trends in the professional world.

Video 3 of 5: ETHICS & INNOVATION

Question: 3

Your friend tells you that in her job, she has access to online personal records about the clients her company provides services to. All of the following are good practices, EXCEPT:

Shredding any paper documents printed from online records that contain confidential information.

Keeping her computer screen locked with a password so that no one can see information on the screen when she is not at her desk.

Keeping photographed copies of a client’s files as a backup in case they are lost or stolen.

Logging out of her computer every evening before she goes home from work.

Making sure that none of her social media posts reflect knowledge of any confidential client information, including mentioning them by name.

Question: 4

What is a good rule of thumb when creating an online social media presence?

Create two different accounts so you can keep your personal life a secret from your future employers.

Assume nothing is private; ensure the content you and your friends publish reflects the view you want people to have of you.

Do not use social media at all if you want to receive job offers from any companies.

Employers check certain kinds of social media, like Facebook and Instagram, more than Twitter.

Make all of your accounts private; then, only the people you choose will see what you post.

Video 4 of 5: UTILIZING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES

Question: 5

All of the following are examples of employable technical skills, EXCEPT:

Knowing how to complete a Point-of-Sale purchase using a Square reader.

Knowing how to use Adobe photoshop to edit photos used in advertisements.

Knowing how to boost a Facebook post in order to get more people to attend an event.

Knowing how to set up a virtual meeting with someone using Zoom.

Knowing how to set your iPhone’s alarm in order to get to work on time.

Question: 6

Your friend is going to apply for an internship with a company that specializes in developing online training apps. What advice would you give him?

In a request for a letter of recommendation: ask your recommender not to mention things unrelated to the job, like experience with lifeguarding.

In an interview: mention the skills that you have developed in your classes at school; leave out any extracurricular activities or clubs.

In an online digital portfolio: display images or examples of projects you have completed in order to showcase your unique skill sets.

On a resume: only list the technology that you have been certified in using; employers do not want to hear about proficiency, informal knowledge, or familiarity.

In a cover letter: only discuss work that you have been paid for; do not include any volunteer work, community involvement, or work with the family business.

Video 5 of 5: SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION

Question: 7

You are searching online for a job and find one that seems almost too good to be true. Which is an example of something you should NOT do?

Go to the company’s website in order to do more research about it.

Check a company review website such as Glassdoor to see how people rated it as a workplace.

Call the company, if possible, to ask about the job posting and find out more about it.

Ask a few trusted friends or mentors if they have heard of the company and its reputation.

Apply to the position and plan to gather more information about the company during the interview.

Question: 8

Knowing whether an information source is reliable or not is a skill that can be practiced. What can you do to develop a critical eye?

Check a company’s website to see how attractive it is before evaluating the company’s message.

Use Wikipedia to check whether information you find is true or made up.

Trust everything you read on peer review websites.

Cross-check any information you find and ask a lot of questions.

Consider how many statistics a company presents; more numbers probably means greater validity.

Question: 9

All of the following traits are part of a digital fluency skill set, EXCEPT:

Being familiar with a set of digital collaboration tools used in the workplace and trusting that they will remain useful.

Understanding how to ethically interact with confidential information and the expectations employers have about privacy.

Knowing what technology skills employers look for and communicating your level of experience with relevant tech tools.

Feeling confident expanding your knowledge of emerging technology by using online trainings, tutorials, and guides.

Determining whether information you find on the internet is credible by cross-checking sources.

Question: 10

When someone has digital fluency, they:

Know how to use a specific set of digital tools.

Evaluate the relevance and credibility of online sources.

Post to social media as much as possible in order to promote themselves to potential employers.

Use reliable sources of information like blogs, independent news sites, and Facebook.

Make sure that confidential information is easily accessible in case a supervisor needs it.

Digital Fluency

What it Means

Inspiring Collaboration

Ethics and Innovation

Utilizing Technological Advances

Searching for Information

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