Why do fake news stories often spread quickly on social media?

Algorithms promote engaging content, even if it's false

Which of these is an example of clickbait?

“Doctors HATE this one secret trick to losing weight!”

Which of these is the best way to identify a deepfake video?

Check for unnatural facial movements

Which of these is NOT a sign of fake news?

Reported by multiple trusted news sites

Which of these is an example of biased news?

An article that only presents one side of a story

What is the first question you should ask when reading a suspicious news story?

Who wrote this, and is it from a trusted source?

False or misleading information spread online

What is an algorithm’s role in spreading fake news?

It shows content based on what people like or engage with

Which of these sources is BEST for fact-checking news?

Snopes.com or BBC Reality Check

What should you do before sharing a news story?

Check the date, source, and other reports

Why do some people share fake news by mistake?

They don’t check if it’s true before sharing

What is the best defense against misinformation online?

Thinking critically before believing or sharing

Why can deepfakes be dangerous?

They can make people say things they never did

Which of these is a good way to spot a fake image online?

Look for unusual shadows and distortions

What does "confirmation bias" mean?

Believing only information that confirms what you already think

How can you check if a news story is real?

Check if multiple reliable sources report it

Which of these is an example of a misleading headline?

“Politician Caught in Scandal – The Truth Will SHOCK You!”

An AI-generated video making someone say or do something they never did

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Answers

1
Why do fake news stories often spread quickly on social media?
Algorithms promote engaging content, even if it's false
Social media blocks all misinformation
They are always true
People always fact-check before sharing
2
Which of these is an example of clickbait?
“Weather forecast: Expect rain tomorrow”
“Local election results announced”
“Breaking: Government issues new tax regulations”
“Doctors HATE this one secret trick to losing weight!”
3
What should you do if you see a fake news story online?
Report it
Believe it if it sounds interesting
Share it to warn others
Comment to agree with it
4
Which of these is the best way to identify a deepfake video?
Only look at the comments
Check for unnatural facial movements
Trust it if it has a lot of views
Believe it if it's shocking
5
Which of these is NOT a sign of fake news?
Reported by multiple trusted news sites
Emotional language to make readers angry
Sensational or shocking headlines
No clear source or author
6
Which of these is an example of biased news?
A report from multiple trusted sources
A news story that includes opinions and facts
An article that only presents one side of a story
A story that explains different viewpoints
7
What is the first question you should ask when reading a suspicious news story?
Does it make me angry or emotional?
Has it gone viral?
Who wrote this, and is it from a trusted source?
Is the headline exciting?
8
What is fake news?
Any news on social media
False or misleading information spread online
News that is only about celebrities
News that is about Fakes
9
What is an algorithm’s role in spreading fake news?
It only promotes official news sources
It blocks all misinformation
It shows content based on what people like or engage with
It promotes the most factual stories first
10
Which of these sources is BEST for fact-checking news?
Snopes.com or BBC Reality Check
A random blog post
A viral social media post
A comment from a friend
11
What should you do before sharing a news story?
Share immediately if it sounds shocking
Check the date, source, and other reports
Read only the headline
Post it only if it makes you feel angry or excited
12
Why do some people share fake news by mistake?
They want to make money
They enjoy spreading misinformation
They don’t check if it’s true before sharing
They work for news companies
13
What is the best defense against misinformation online?
Trusting every viral post
Thinking critically before believing or sharing
Never reading the news
Sharing first, checking later
14
Why can deepfakes be dangerous?
They are only used for entertainment
They are fun to watch
They can make people say things they never did
They always look fake and obvious
15
Why do people create fake news?
To influence opinions
All of the above
To entertain
To make money
16
Which of these is a good way to spot a fake image online?
Trust it if it looks realistic
Believe it if it’s in a news article
Look for unusual shadows and distortions
Check if many people have shared it
17
What does "confirmation bias" mean?
Ignoring all news completely
Reporting fake news to authorities
Fact-checking before sharing news
Believing only information that confirms what you already think
18
How can you check if a news story is real?
Look at the number of likes
Share it first, then check later
Believe it if your friend shares it
Check if multiple reliable sources report it
19
Which of these is an example of a misleading headline?
“Local School Wins National Award”
“Scientists Discover New Planet in Solar System”
“Doctors Recommend Drinking More Water for Health”
“Politician Caught in Scandal – The Truth Will SHOCK You!”
20
What is a deepfake?
A type of online scam
A fake news article
An AI-generated video making someone say or do something they never did
A celebrity gossip story

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Why do fake news stories often spread quickly on social media?
Algorithms promote engaging content, even if it's false
Social media blocks all misinformation
They are always true
People always fact-check before sharing
2
Which of these is an example of clickbait?
“Weather forecast: Expect rain tomorrow”
“Local election results announced”
“Breaking: Government issues new tax regulations”
“Doctors HATE this one secret trick to losing weight!”
3
What should you do if you see a fake news story online?
Report it
Believe it if it sounds interesting
Share it to warn others
Comment to agree with it
4
Which of these is the best way to identify a deepfake video?
Only look at the comments
Check for unnatural facial movements
Trust it if it has a lot of views
Believe it if it's shocking
5
Which of these is NOT a sign of fake news?
Reported by multiple trusted news sites
Emotional language to make readers angry
Sensational or shocking headlines
No clear source or author
6
Which of these is an example of biased news?
A report from multiple trusted sources
A news story that includes opinions and facts
An article that only presents one side of a story
A story that explains different viewpoints
7
What is the first question you should ask when reading a suspicious news story?
Does it make me angry or emotional?
Has it gone viral?
Who wrote this, and is it from a trusted source?
Is the headline exciting?
8
What is fake news?
Any news on social media
False or misleading information spread online
News that is only about celebrities
News that is about Fakes
9
What is an algorithm’s role in spreading fake news?
It only promotes official news sources
It blocks all misinformation
It shows content based on what people like or engage with
It promotes the most factual stories first
10
Which of these sources is BEST for fact-checking news?
Snopes.com or BBC Reality Check
A random blog post
A viral social media post
A comment from a friend
11
What should you do before sharing a news story?
Share immediately if it sounds shocking
Check the date, source, and other reports
Read only the headline
Post it only if it makes you feel angry or excited
12
Why do some people share fake news by mistake?
They want to make money
They enjoy spreading misinformation
They don’t check if it’s true before sharing
They work for news companies
13
What is the best defense against misinformation online?
Trusting every viral post
Thinking critically before believing or sharing
Never reading the news
Sharing first, checking later
14
Why can deepfakes be dangerous?
They are only used for entertainment
They are fun to watch
They can make people say things they never did
They always look fake and obvious
15
Why do people create fake news?
To influence opinions
All of the above
To entertain
To make money
16
Which of these is a good way to spot a fake image online?
Trust it if it looks realistic
Believe it if it’s in a news article
Look for unusual shadows and distortions
Check if many people have shared it
17
What does "confirmation bias" mean?
Ignoring all news completely
Reporting fake news to authorities
Fact-checking before sharing news
Believing only information that confirms what you already think
18
How can you check if a news story is real?
Look at the number of likes
Share it first, then check later
Believe it if your friend shares it
Check if multiple reliable sources report it
19
Which of these is an example of a misleading headline?
“Local School Wins National Award”
“Scientists Discover New Planet in Solar System”
“Doctors Recommend Drinking More Water for Health”
“Politician Caught in Scandal – The Truth Will SHOCK You!”
20
What is a deepfake?
A type of online scam
A fake news article
An AI-generated video making someone say or do something they never did
A celebrity gossip story