Credible News Literacy

Question 1

Which is a characteristic of credible news?

Accepted Answer

Balanced reporting based on facts

Question 2

True or false: News can influence public opinion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

True or false: All news is biased.

Accepted Answer

True, but not all bias is equal or harmful.

Question 4

What does fact-checking help with?

Accepted Answer

Verifying information

Question 5

True or false: All journalists are unbiased.

Accepted Answer

False — Not all journalists are unbiased, though many strive to be fair.

Question 6

What can help identify fake news?

Accepted Answer

Fact-checking websites

Question 7

Which is a reliable news format?

Accepted Answer

Investigative reports

Question 8

True or false: All news is equally trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

True or false: Opinion pieces are news.

Accepted Answer

False — Opinion pieces are commentary, not factual news.

Question 10

True or false: News literacy is important.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

True or false: News should always be verified.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What is the role of a journalist?

Accepted Answer

To inform the public

Question 13

Which is a sign of fake news?

Accepted Answer

No author listed

Question 14

What should you do with sensational headlines?

Accepted Answer

Investigate further - read the article and check sources

Question 15

What is a credible news source?

Accepted Answer

Reputable newspapers

Question 16

What should you check for credibility?

Accepted Answer

Author's credentials

Question 17

Which is a sign of a credible journalist?

Accepted Answer

Professional training and experience

Question 18

Which platform is known for credible news?

Accepted Answer

BBC

Question 19

Which is a good practice for news consumers?

Accepted Answer

Cross-check facts

Question 20

Which news type is most reliable?

Accepted Answer

Investigative journalism

Question 21

What is a common sign of credible news?

Accepted Answer

Citations and sources

Question 22

True or false: Reliable news reports facts as accurately as they can.

Accepted Answer

True

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