Answer: C. Reduce digital distractions. Disabling notifications can reduce interruptions and help families stay focused on other activities.
What does co-viewing mean?
A Sharing media with a child
B Checking a child’s device secretly
C Using screens without discussion
D Watching separate programs
Answer: A. Sharing media with a child. Co-viewing means an adult shares a media experience with a child and can talk about it together.
Before joining an older child’s game, what should a caregiver do?
A Demand a password
B Take over the controls
C Criticize the game
D Ask permission to join
Answer: D. Ask permission to join. The AAP recommends asking permission, especially with school-age children, before entering their digital space.
How can caregivers learn what children enjoy online?
A Guess from their grades
B Read private messages secretly
C Choose their favorites
D Invite them to show you
Answer: D. Invite them to show you. Inviting a child to show a favorite game or video opens a respectful conversation about their interests.
Which prompt is most likely to start an open-ended media conversation?
A Was that good?
B What do you enjoy here?
C Are you finished now?
D Did you like it?
Answer: B. What do you enjoy here?. Open-ended questions invite children to explain their ideas and experiences.
If non-urgent media content troubles a caregiver, what can be a thoughtful next step?
A Ignore the concern forever
B Discuss it later calmly
C Ban every device
D Scold the child immediately
Answer: B. Discuss it later calmly. The AAP suggests making a note of concerns and discussing them later when the conversation can be calm.
Which content choice aligns with the AAP’s family media plan tips?
A Content far above age
B Violent material with many ads
C Unreviewed autoplay feeds
D Creative, age-appropriate content
Answer: D. Creative, age-appropriate content. The AAP recommends quality content that teaches, inspires creativity, or encourages social connection.
Which content should families avoid choosing for young children?
A Creative drawing apps
B Age-inappropriate violent material
C Cooperative games
D Shared story videos
Answer: B. Age-inappropriate violent material. The AAP recommends avoiding violent and age-inappropriate content.
What does a one-screen-at-a-time rule help reduce?
A Outdoor activity
B Competing distractions
C Family discussion
D Device settings
Answer: B. Competing distractions. Turning off devices that are not in use can reduce distractions.
When a family tries a new app, which settings deserve a review?
A Privacy and advertising settings
B Screen brightness only
C Wallpaper and font size
D Battery color settings
Answer: A. Privacy and advertising settings. The AAP recommends checking privacy settings and discussing ads before using new apps or platforms.
Why talk with children about influencer marketing?
A Hide sponsorships
B Make videos longer
C Encourage every purchase
D Explain content designed to sell
Answer: D. Explain content designed to sell. Discussing ads and influencer marketing helps children recognize commercial intent.
Which tool can help manage downloads and purchases?
A Parental controls
B A video playlist
C A screen brightness filter
D Autoplay settings only
Answer: A. Parental controls. Parental-control tools can help families manage downloads, purchases, contacts, and time.
What should a family media plan reflect?
A One rule for every family
B Family routines and values
C Only the newest device
D A fixed universal schedule
Answer: B. Family routines and values. The AAP describes media planning as personalized because families have different routines and values.
As a child grows, what is useful to do with the family media plan?
A Remove every family rule
B Let apps decide
C Review and adjust it
D Keep it unchanged forever
Answer: C. Review and adjust it. A family can revisit its shared rules as the child’s needs and routines change.
For young children, which activity can provide screen-free interaction?
A Reading with a caregiver
B Watching videos alone
C Leaving autoplay on
D Using multiple screens
Answer: A. Reading with a caregiver. WHO encourages reading and storytelling with a caregiver during sedentary time for young children.
What does WHO recommend for sedentary screen time for infants under one year?
A It is not recommended
B One hour each day
C Up to three hours
D Only during meals
Answer: A. It is not recommended. WHO’s under-five guidance says sedentary screen time is not recommended for infants younger than one year.
For a healthy two-year-old, what is WHO’s maximum daily sedentary screen time?
A Two hours exactly
B One hour or less
C No limit is given
D Three hours maximum
Answer: B. One hour or less. WHO recommends no more than one hour for children aged two; less is better.
For children aged three to four, what is WHO’s maximum sedentary screen time?
A One hour daily maximum
B Unlimited when supervised
C Two hours daily maximum
D Three hours daily maximum
Answer: A. One hour daily maximum. WHO recommends no more than one hour for ages three to four, with less being better.
How does WHO qualify its one-hour limit for ages two to four?
A Less time is better
B Screens replace activity
C Only weekends count
D More time is better
Answer: A. Less time is better. WHO states that less sedentary screen time is better for children aged two to four.
When considering a young child’s daily routine, what should be balanced with sedentary time?
A Longer device sessions
B Activity and sufficient sleep
C Fewer family interactions
D More background television
Answer: B. Activity and sufficient sleep. WHO considers physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep together across a 24-hour day.
Which screen-free choice is encouraged when an infant is sedentary?
A Autoplaying cartoons
B Solo video browsing
C Multiple-device viewing
D Caregiver reading or storytelling
Answer: D. Caregiver reading or storytelling. WHO encourages reading and storytelling with a caregiver instead of sedentary screen use for infants.
If replacing sedentary screen time, which health need should remain protected?
A Fewer active breaks
B Sufficient sleep
C Longer device access
D Later bedtimes
Answer: B. Sufficient sleep. WHO notes that replacing sedentary screen time with activity should preserve sufficient sleep.
Which bedroom rule supports a calmer sleep environment?
A Keep screens out of bedrooms
B Charge every device bedside
C Leave autoplay running
D Watch in bed
Answer: A. Keep screens out of bedrooms. AAP sleep guidance recommends keeping TVs, phones, laptops, and tablets out of sleeping areas.
Why can powering down screens before bedtime help?
A Extend viewing sessions
B Increase late-night alerts
C Encourage bed-based browsing
D Support a calmer wind-down
Answer: D. Support a calmer wind-down. AAP guidance notes that screens can make it harder to wind down and may push bedtime later.
Which family media rule may reduce homework distractions?
A Autoplay during assignments
B Alerts for every app
C Multiple open devices
D Screen-free homework time
Answer: D. Screen-free homework time. The AAP lists homework time as a possible screen-free zone to support learning.
Which action models balanced media habits for children?
A Adults check phones constantly
B Adults follow shared rules
C Adults ignore the plan
D Adults keep devices at meals
Answer: B. Adults follow shared rules. Children benefit when a family plan is shared and family members follow its rules.
How can co-viewing strengthen a caregiver-child relationship?
A Prevent children from choosing
B Remove all boundaries
C Create shared conversations
D Replace every other activity
Answer: C. Create shared conversations. Co-viewing can build connection and create opportunities to talk about a child’s media experiences.
What might a child show a caregiver during co-viewing?
A A private password
B A favorite game or video
C An adult-only account
D Another person’s messages
Answer: B. A favorite game or video. The AAP suggests inviting children to show what they enjoy in games, videos, or platforms.
Which screen use can support creative expression?
A Making digital artwork
B Scrolling while distracted
C Viewing age-inappropriate clips
D Watching autoplay without pause
Answer: A. Making digital artwork. The AAP encourages quality content that inspires creativity.
What can well-chosen online content help children build?
A Guaranteed academic success
B Words and problem-solving
C Perfect sleep habits
D Unlimited attention span
Answer: B. Words and problem-solving. The AAP notes that online content can introduce words and encourage investigation and problem-solving.
Beyond duration, which feature matters when considering screen use?
A Brand popularity
B Number of icons
C Content and context
D Device color
Answer: C. Content and context. Media choices also depend on what a child sees, how it is used, and how it fits family life.
Why turn off screens that are not being used?
A Add more viewing time
B Increase notifications
C Limit competing inputs
D Make autoplay faster
Answer: C. Limit competing inputs. The AAP’s one-screen-at-a-time tip is intended to reduce distractions.
For non-mobile infants, what active alternative to sedentary screens does WHO emphasize?
A Interactive floor-based play
B Passive video viewing
C Long periods restrained
D Prolonged stroller time
Answer: A. Interactive floor-based play. WHO recommends several daily opportunities for physical activity, particularly interactive floor-based play; non-mobile infants can have tummy time while awake.
When a child spots a sponsored influencer post, what skill can a caregiver discuss?
A Making impulse purchases
B Ignoring privacy settings
C Recognizing advertising intent
D Sharing personal details
Answer: C. Recognizing advertising intent. Talking about influencer marketing can help a child understand when content is designed to sell.
Which pair of settings can parental controls help manage?
A Video color and captions
B Ringtone and themes
C Contacts and purchases
D Keyboard and brightness
Answer: C. Contacts and purchases. Parental controls can help families manage contacts, purchases, downloads, and time.
If a child sees bullying in a video or chat, what response fits AAP co-viewing guidance?
A Blame the child
B Share it publicly
C Keep watching silently
D Pause and talk together
Answer: D. Pause and talk together. The AAP advises pausing to talk when something serious such as bullying appears.
What makes a family media plan more workable?
A Copying another family’s plan
B Changing rules without explanation
C Discussing rules together
D Using secret rules
Answer: C. Discussing rules together. The AAP encourages families to discuss rules with children and choose a plan that fits their values.
How can a caregiver join a child’s digital world respectfully?
A Judge every choice
B Show friendly curiosity
C Demand constant access
D Take control immediately
Answer: B. Show friendly curiosity. The AAP recommends following a child’s interests and being curious rather than policing the experience.
Which statement best describes co-playing?
A Playing a digital game together
B Using devices separately
C Replacing every offline activity
D Monitoring without discussion
Answer: A. Playing a digital game together. Co-playing is a form of shared media use where an adult joins a child in a game.
What can shared media viewing help a child practice?
A Ignoring feelings
B Replacing face-to-face skills
C Seeing another perspective
D Avoiding every disagreement
Answer: C. Seeing another perspective. Co-viewing can help children make connections and consider another person’s perspective.
Which bedtime choice best supports sleep routines?
A Choose a screen-free wind-down
B Scroll while lying in bed
C Keep alerts switched on
D Watch until falling asleep
Answer: A. Choose a screen-free wind-down. A screen-free wind-down can reduce stimulation and help protect a consistent sleep routine.
Which activity is a useful alternative when screens crowd out other experiences?
A Another background screen
B Late-night gaming
C More autoplay videos
D Outdoor play or reading
Answer: D. Outdoor play or reading. The AAP recommends making room for activities such as reading, outdoor play, family games, and hobbies.
What should a family media plan clarify about online content?
A Only device brands
B Only app colors
C What is allowed or not
D Only charging locations
Answer: C. What is allowed or not. The AAP suggests making clear rules about which kinds of content are allowed.
Why is disabling autoplay useful in a media plan?
A It hides privacy settings
B It improves screen brightness
C It guarantees better grades
D It can limit prolonged viewing
Answer: D. It can limit prolonged viewing. Autoplay is designed to keep users engaged longer; turning it off can support boundaries.
What can adults do while children use educational media?
A Leave all devices unattended
B Run multiple screens
C Watch, discuss, and connect
D Ignore the child’s questions
Answer: C. Watch, discuss, and connect. Shared discussion can help children connect media with real-world topics and relationships.
When talking about a child’s favorite media, what approach builds trust?
A Follow their interests without judgment
B Dismiss their questions
C Mock their preferences
D Demand immediate disclosure
Answer: A. Follow their interests without judgment. Friendly curiosity can help children feel comfortable sharing their digital experiences.
Which principle best guides healthy family screen use?
A Let autoplay set routines
B Use one rule universally
C Balance media with daily needs
D Maximize time online
Answer: C. Balance media with daily needs. A personalized family plan should fit daily routines and leave room for sleep, relationships, play, and other important activities.