The following statements are about the internet. Please indicate if the sentence is true or untrue, according to you. If you don't know, please choose 'I don't know'. You don't have to guess. If you don't understand the question, please choose 'I don't understand the question.' Nearly everyone will not know or understand questions. This is normal and something that we want to know.
The Knowledge section measures what participants know about the digital world: how it works, what risks it involves, and how different technologies affect everyday life. These items test factual understanding across topics such as information reliability, communication and privacy, online safety, AI, and generative AI. Respondents indicate whether each statement is true or false (or if they don’t know), allowing us to assess their level of digital literacy and awareness beyond self-perceived skills.
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For all knowledge questions, we used the following wording
Strategic Information Competence is the ability to effectively search for and locate information online. This includes choosing good keywords, using search functions, and finding answers to questions on the internet.
Critical Information Competence is the ability to evaluate online information: checking whether information is true, assessing website reliability, and understanding the purpose of online content (to inform, influence, entertain, or sell).
Netiquette Competence refers to proper online communication etiquette: knowing when to ask permission before sharing, choosing the right communication tool, understanding what not to share online, and using emoticons appropriately.