Which of the following describes "technology giants"?

Major global tech companies like Apple and Google

If someone "downplayed the side effects" of a drug, what did they do?

Ils ont minimisé l'importance des effets secondaires

What does "quackery" refer to?

Fraudulent or unproven medical practices

Which of the following is an example of an "unsubstantiated claim"?

A person says that drinking water prevents all diseases without evidence

If a treatment is "rendered moot," what happened?

Il est devenu inutile ou sans effet

What does "cutting heart attacks" mean?

Réduire le nombre de crises cardiaques

Which of the following is an example of "to mislead" someone?

Telling someone that vaccines contain harmful microchips (false information

What does it mean to "debunk" something?

To prove that something is false

What do "pharmaceutical companies" do?

Elles fabriquent et vendent des médicaments

Un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC)

What does it mean to "spread misinformation"?

Partager des informations fausses ou trompeuses

Which of the following is an example of a "conspiracy theory"?

Une croyance selon laquelle des groupes secrets contrôlent tout

What does "obfuscate" mean?

To deliberately make something unclear

What does "to erode trust in vaccines" mean?

Réduire progressivement la confiance dans les vaccins

Which of these is a "stroke"?

A serious brain condition caused by blocked blood flow

What happens when a company is "rapped" for misleading claims?

Elle est critiquée ou sanctionnée

Which of these best defines "distrust"?

A lack of trust in something or someone

Which term describes a "deluge of conflicting information"?

Un déluge d’informations contradictoires

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1
Which of the following describes "technology giants"?
Small IT startups
Scientists studying technology
Government agencies monitoring the internet
Major global tech companies like Apple and Google
2
What does "capitalizing on a situation" mean?
Éviter un investissement risqué
Ignorer une opportunité
Subir des pertes financières
Tirer profit d’une situation
3
"Startling" means…
Boring
Surprising or shocking
Fake or false
Easy to understand
4
If someone "downplayed the side effects" of a drug, what did they do?
Ils ont ignoré les effets secondaires
Ils ont minimisé l'importance des effets secondaires
Ils ont exagéré les effets secondaires
Ils ont interdit le médicament
5
Which term refers to unintended reactions to medication?
Regulators
Supplements
Side effects
Cure
6
What does "unsubstantiated claim" mean?
Une affirmation sans preuve
Une statistique confirmée par des experts
Un fait prouvé scientifiquement
Une étude approuvée par les chercheurs
7
What does "quackery" refer to?
Fraudulent or unproven medical practices
The official approval of drugs
Advanced medical research
High-quality pharmaceuticals
8
Which of the following is an example of an "unsubstantiated claim"?
A student studies history from official records
Scientists confirm that the Earth orbits the Sun
A person says that drinking water prevents all diseases without evidence
A doctor prescribes medicine based on research
9
Which of the following is an "outbreak"?
Une épidémie soudaine
Un vaccin
Un médicament efficace
Une méthode de traitement
10
If a treatment is "rendered moot," what happened?
Il est devenu très populaire
Il est devenu plus efficace
Il a été approuvé par les autorités
Il est devenu inutile ou sans effet
11
What does "cutting heart attacks" mean?
Augmenter le risque cardiaque
Réduire le nombre de crises cardiaques
Étudier les maladies du cœur
Effectuer une chirurgie cardiaque
12
What does "deception" mean?
Une preuve scientifique
Une vérité évidente
Une tromperie ou un mensonge
Une erreur involontaire
13
Which term refers to a "group of people who try to influence decisions"?
Outbreak
Lobby
Deluge
Strain
14
Which of the following is an example of "to mislead" someone?
Reporting scientific discoveries based on evidence
Telling someone that vaccines contain harmful microchips (false information
Providing accurate health advice
Helping someone understand a complex topic
15
What does it mean to "debunk" something?
To avoid discussing a topic
To support a theory
To prove that something is false
To spread misinformation
16
What do "pharmaceutical companies" do?
Elles dirigent des hôpitaux
Elles fabriquent et vendent des médicaments
Elles contrôlent les assurances santé
Elles financent des écoles de médecine
17
What is a "stroke"?
Une grippe sévère
Une crise cardiaque
Un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC)
Une infection bactérienne
18
What does it mean to "spread misinformation"?
Partager des informations fausses ou trompeuses
Diffuser des informations vérifiées
Corriger des erreurs scientifiques
Débattre d’un sujet médical
19
Which of the following is an example of a "conspiracy theory"?
Une théorie basée sur des preuves scientifiques
Une étude médicale sur les effets secondaires
Une croyance selon laquelle des groupes secrets contrôlent tout
Une information validée par des experts
20
What does "obfuscate" mean?
To deliberately make something unclear
To simplify a concept
To make something clearer
To provide evidence
21
What are "statins" used for?
Pour traiter les infections
Pour réduire le cholestérol
Pour guérir le diabète
Pour améliorer la digestion
22
What does "to erode trust in vaccines" mean?
Développer de nouveaux vaccins
Réduire progressivement la confiance dans les vaccins
Renforcer la confiance dans les vaccins
Encourager la vaccination
23
Which of these is a "stroke"?
A method of treating infections
A type of heart disease
A minor headache
A serious brain condition caused by blocked blood flow
24
What happens when a company is "rapped" for misleading claims?
Elle fusionne avec une autre entreprise
Elle est critiquée ou sanctionnée
Elle reçoit une récompense
Elle est félicitée
25
Which of these best defines "distrust"?
Complete confidence in someone
An official agreement
Believing without proof
A lack of trust in something or someone
26
Which of these best defines "threat"?
Une opportunité
Une promesse de protection
Un traitement médical
Un danger potentiel
27
Which word means "to reject or disregard something"?
Pledge
Advocate
Dismiss
Capitalise
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Which term describes a "deluge of conflicting information"?
Un communiqué de presse
Un déluge d’informations contradictoires
Une absence totale d’information
Une vérité scientifique

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