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Grade 9 Citizenship unit 2: The culture of using digital technology

Everything here is for unit 2 of the Grade 9 Citizenship textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.

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Practice questions on unit 2
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The textbook pages for unit 2

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The Temari lesson on unit 2

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Using digital media the right way · 4 min · 2 past exam questions worked through

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What unit 2 covers

  1. 1.The concept of digital technology
  2. 2.Culture and digital technology
  3. 3.The Purpose of digital technology
  4. 4.Codes of conduct for using digital technology
  5. 5.Effective communication through digital media
  6. 6.Challenges of using digital media

Short notes for unit 2

The cards filed under this chapter on the Grade 9 Citizenship page. Open one at a time.

ChallengeCore Ethical Response
Disregard for ethical valuesFollow codes of conduct, protect privacy, and respect human dignity
Fabrication of fake newsRefrain from sharing false content, verify facts, and expose misinformation
Cultural erosion and neglectAlign digital usage with societal norms and protect family and study time

When you use it

Use when identifying risks associated with digital platforms and the ethical rules required to mitigate them.

Watch out

Fake news is deliberately fabricated misinformation to manipulate public opinion. It is not an accidental factual error.

Drafted from Grade 9 Citizenship Education, pages 33-53, then checked twice before it went up

PurposePrimary Function
Social connectionConnecting families and friends remotely via text, voice, and video
Communication speedCompressing and transferring large volumes of data instantly
Online learning opportunitiesProviding remote access to courses, publications, and interactive media
Digital marketingPromoting products and enabling online commercial transactions

When you use it

Use when classifying the key functions and benefits of digital technology in daily life and modern society.

Watch out

Digital marketing refers specifically to online business promotion and sales, not informal social communication.

Drafted from Grade 9 Citizenship Education, pages 33-53, then checked twice before it went up

Practice questions on unit 2

10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.

Question 1

When did digital technology start, according to the textbook?

  1. A.In the mid-20th century
  2. B.In the early 19th century
  3. C.In the late 21st century
  4. D.In the mid-18th century
Show the answer and why

Answer: A In the mid-20th century

Why

The textbook states in Lesson 2.1 that digital technology started in the mid-20th century and has become a significant modern technology worldwide.

Question 2

What is digital marketing defined as in the textbook?

  1. A.The promotion of business using online resources and tools
  2. B.The physical exchange of goods at a local marketplace
  3. C.The printing of paper posters for street advertising
  4. D.The direct door-to-door selling of agricultural products
Show the answer and why

Answer: A The promotion of business using online resources and tools

Why

Lesson 2.3 defines digital marketing as the promotion of your business using online resources and tools such as websites, mobile applications, and social media platforms.

Question 3

Which of the following is an ethical code of conduct for using digital media?

  1. A.Respecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality
  2. B.Posting remarks that degrade individual dignity
  3. C.Sharing unverified news with friends and family
  4. D.Spending all your study time on entertainment videos
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Respecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality

Why

Lesson 2.4 lists respecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality as one of the key ethical codes of conduct when using digital media.

Question 4

What term refers to false reports or misinformation shared to manipulate people's opinions?

  1. A.Online learning
  2. B.Fake news
  3. C.Digital marketing
  4. D.Social connection
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Fake news

Why

Lesson 2.5.1 defines fake news as false reports or misinformation shared in the form of articles, images, or videos that aim to manipulate public opinion.

Question 5

According to the textbook, how do culture and digital technology relate to each other?

  1. A.They are completely independent and never affect one another
  2. B.They are interdependent forces that shape our beliefs and world outlooks
  3. C.Technology destroys all forms of cultural life without exception
  4. D.Culture stops people from using any new electronic devices
Show the answer and why

Answer: B They are interdependent forces that shape our beliefs and world outlooks

Why

Lesson 2.2 explains that culture and technology are two equal, interdependent forces that greatly influence our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Question 6

A trader in Addis Ababa uses a mobile application so customers can purchase items even when the physical shop doors are closed. Which purpose of digital technology is this?

  1. A.Digital marketing
  2. B.Defamation
  3. C.Cultural diffusion
  4. D.Video conferencing
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Digital marketing

Why

In Lesson 2.3, digital marketing is described as enabling online selling so customers can buy whenever they want, even when shop doors are closed.

Question 7

Which of the following actions violates the ethical codes of conduct for digital technology?

  1. A.Correcting mistakes promptly after posting
  2. B.Using digital media to solve community problems
  3. C.Sharing contents that provoke political, religious, and sexual violence
  4. D.Using information to improve your knowledge and skills
Show the answer and why

Answer: C Sharing contents that provoke political, religious, and sexual violence

Why

The textbook specifically advises users to ignore and avoid contents that provoke political, religious, and sexual violence. Sharing such contents violates digital ethics.

Question 8

How have cellular technology and satellite communication contributed to effective communication?

  1. A.By increasing communication speeds and making connection easier
  2. B.By stopping people from using internet platforms
  3. C.By replacing all written languages with audio files
  4. D.By preventing electronic data from being saved
Show the answer and why

Answer: A By increasing communication speeds and making connection easier

Why

Lesson 2.5 states that cellular technology and satellite communication have increased communication speeds and made connection easier across distances.

Question 9

What serious negative outcome can happen if digital technology is used in a way that deviates from social norms and moral values?

  1. A.Cultural diffusion and destruction of indigenous values
  2. B.Better promotion of historical tourism sites
  3. C.Increased preservation of traditional dressing
  4. D.Complete closure of all electronic banking systems
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Cultural diffusion and destruction of indigenous values

Why

Lesson 2.2 points out that using digital technologies in a way that deviates from norms can lead to cultural diffusion and the destruction of indigenous values and norms.

Question 10

A student in Hawassa comes across a false story spreading on a social messaging group. According to the textbook codes of conduct, what is the right response?

  1. A.Forward the post to all contacts to get attention
  2. B.Fight fake news by exposing the facts
  3. C.Post abusive insults directed at the sender
  4. D.Accept the false report as true without checking
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Fight fake news by exposing the facts

Why

Lesson 2.4 states that users should fight fake news on digital media by exposing the facts, rather than sharing or following false stories.

The app holds 12 questions on this unit, marked as you go. These are the first 10.

The textbook pages for unit 2

Unit 2 runs from page 32 to page 53 of the Ministry of Education edition.

Ministry of Education edition, English, 184 pages

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