Digital Literacy IQ: Privacy, Scams, and Fact-Checking

Which password choice best follows the FTC guidance represented in the research?

Difficulty: Easy

What is a key benefit of two-factor authentication?

Difficulty: Easy

You receive an unexpected text claiming there is a problem with your bank account and asking you to click a link. What is the safest first response?

Difficulty: Easy

How should you independently verify an unexpected message that might concern a real account?

Difficulty: Medium

Which combination is a warning sign of a possible scam?

Difficulty: Medium

What does the SIFT fact-checking workflow tell you to do first?

Difficulty: Easy

What does it mean to read laterally when evaluating an online claim?

Difficulty: Medium

Which method is recommended for checking whether an image has appeared earlier or in a different context?

Difficulty: Medium

If a claim is not covered by an established fact-checking service, what is a recommended next step?

Difficulty: Hard