Digital Identity
What is digital identity?
A. Your legal identity
B. How people present themselves online
C. Your private data only
D. Your job title
B. How people present themselves online
What is networked activism?
A. Protesting in person only
B. Activism through social media networks
C. Writing letters to officials
D. Watching the news
B. Activism through social media networks
What do hashtags do?
A. Delete content
B. Organize conversations
C. Block users
D. Hide posts
B. Organize conversations
Why do marginalized groups use social media?
A. For entertainment only
B. To share stories and challenge narratives
C. To avoid people
D. To play games
B. To share stories and challenge narratives
Can online activism lead to offline action?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Rarely
D. Never
B. Yes
Digital identity is always identical to real life.
A. True
B. False
C. Sometimes
D. Only for influencers
B. False
Networked activism requires a central leader.
A. True
B. False
C. Sometimes
D. Only in politics
B. False
Hashtags are best described as:
A. Decorations
B. Labels only
C. Tools for organizing movements
D. Spam
C. Tools for organizing movements
What is a “counter-public”?
A. A private account
B. A space where marginalized voices are heard
C. A government page
D. A business account
B. A space where marginalized voices are heard
Which is an offline impact?
A. Likes
B. Comments
C. Protests and policy change
D. Shares
C. Protests and policy change
Which is an example of digital identity?
A. Height
B. Social security number
C. Instagram posts about culture
D. Driver’s license
C. Instagram posts about culture
Which platform is commonly used for activism?
A. TikTok
B. Microsoft Word
C. Excel
D. Calculator
A. TikTok
What are the three main functions of hashtags?
A. Posting, liking, commenting
B. Narrative, archival, mobilization
C. Sharing, tagging, blocking
D. Editing, saving, deleting
B. Narrative, archival, mobilization
One benefit of online visibility is:
A. Less connection
B. Empowerment and awareness
C. Less engagement
D. Privacy
B. Empowerment and awareness
A limitation of online activism is:
A. Too much impact
B. No visibility
C. It may not create structural change
D. It’s illegal
C. It may not create structural change
What does it mean to “curate” your identity?
A. Hide your identity
B. Randomly post content
C. Intentionally shape how others see you
D. Delete your accounts
C. Intentionally shape how others see you
What makes activism “networked”?
A. One person leading
B. Sharing, reposting, and connecting users
C. Private conversations
D. Government control
B. Sharing, reposting, and connecting users
Which is an example of a hashtag movement?
A. #Homework
B. #BlackLivesMatter
C. #Food
D. #Weekend
B. #BlackLivesMatter
One risk of online visibility is:
A. More followers
B. More likes
C. Backlash or harassment
D. Better branding
C. Backlash or harassment
How do hashtags influence culture?
A. They don’t
B. They shape conversations and awareness
C. They delete trends
D. They limit voices
B. They shape conversations and awareness
Digital identity impacts:
A. Only friendships
B. Only job opportunities
C. Perception, connection, and community
D. Nothing important
C. Perception, connection, and community
A major strength of networked activism is:
A. Slow communication
B. Limited reach
C. Rapid spread of information
D. No engagement
C. Rapid spread of information
Hashtags as “archival tools” means:
A. They delete old posts
B. They store and document experiences over time
C. They block users
D. They create ads
B. They store and document experiences over time
Why is representation important?
A. It has no impact
B. It shapes perception and helps people feel seen
C. It only affects celebrities
D. It limits diversity
B. It shapes perception and helps people feel seen
What is the main takeaway?
A. Activism is only offline
B. Identity doesn’t matter
C. Digital media connects identity and collective action
D. Hashtags are useless
C. Digital media connects identity and collective action