Media quiz: These are the correct answers

Only those who are in the know can teach their children to use digital media responsibly. We must not forget that we are all still learning about prevention and safety in the digital world and that the constant new challenges are often too much for us. However, giving up is not an option, as we parents want to protect our children from dangers that we ourselves are also exposed to.

You can test your digital knowledge in our media quiz. You can find the answers to the tricky questions here.

Question 1 - Answer b)

When people are provoked or insulted online, this is called flaming. The term means «to set on fire» and is one of the possible categories of cyberbullying.

Question 2 - Answer c)

A troll is a very annoying person in chats, social media and other forms of online communication. They usually use a false name and want to disturb, provoke or attack others or constantly draw attention to themselves. Unfortunately, there is often little to no help against trolls.

Question 3 - Answer a)

A non-playable character is a non-playable character in a game. It is controlled by the game.

Question 4 - Answer b

Bias is when AI reproduces reality in a distorted way. As artificial intelligence inputs are carried out by humans, the information can also contain prejudices or disadvantages. In the book «Die KI war's» (2023), computer scientist Katharina Zweig describes how AI granted a married couple significantly different credit limits: 1,000 dollars for the man and 50 dollars for the woman.

Question 5 - Answer c)

In gaming, respawn is a resurrected character. If it dies in a round, for example, the character reappears at the previous point in the game.

Question 6 - Answer b)

Doxing or doxxing is when someone collects the personal data of another person and publishes it online without their consent. The aim is usually to harm the person concerned.

Question 7 - Answer c)

AFK stands for «Away from keyboard». Anyone who communicates online and does not see each other is signalling with this abbreviation that they are not sitting in front of the computer. Some also write MAK for «Must go to the loo».

Question 8 - Answer a)

A keylogger is a programme that logs what you type on your keyboard. It is a type of malware that targets passwords, bank accounts and other sensitive data. An antivirus programme can protect against this.

Question 9 - Answer b)

Skins are the outfits in Fortnite that players can customise. Skins usually cost money.

Question 10 - Answer b)

PEGI is the abbreviation for Pan European Game Information.

Question 11 - Answer a)

In AI, deep learning is the process of machine learning and describes the ability to draw conclusions and learn on its own.

Question 12 - Answer c)

The English term caption means labelling. On Instagram, it refers to the addition of text.

Resolution:

• 1 - 4 correct answers: You must ruthlessly admit to yourself that digital development has passed you by. Educate yourself, ask your child!
• 5 - 8 correct answers: Not bad, but there is still room for improvement. Stay on the ball and keep up with your child!
• 9 - 12 correct answers: Okay, that was a bit easy for you, you're a professional. Your child can still learn something from you!