2. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

Misinformation is unintentional, disinformation is intentional

9. Which of the following is NOT a method of verifying information?

Blindly trusting information from unknown sources

6. Which of the following is an example of lateral reading?

Using Wikipedia to learn about the reputation of a source

4. What is a conspiracy theory?

A belief that a secret, powerful group is manipulating events

1. What is 'information pollution'?

Low-quality, false and misleading information circulating online

10. Why is it important to verify information?

To ensure the information is accurate and reliable

8. How can AI-generated images be misleading?

They can create photorealistic images from text prompts

5. What is vertical reading?

Staying on the page and examining the content closely

3. Which of the following is an example of a hoax?

A claim about the discovery of a 10-foot tall petrified man

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2. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Both are unintentional
Misinformation is intentional, disinformation is unintentional
Misinformation is unintentional, disinformation is intentional
Both are intentional
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9. Which of the following is NOT a method of verifying information?
Blindly trusting information from unknown sources
Using the web to trace information back to the original source
Checking multiple reliable sources
Reading the 'About' page of a website
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6. Which of the following is an example of lateral reading?
Checking if the URL is a .com or .org
Checking if a site looks professional
Using Wikipedia to learn about the reputation of a source
Reading the 'About' page of a website
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4. What is a conspiracy theory?
An idea about the cause of a civic issue that people intentionally ignore
A well-supported scientific theory
A belief that a secret, powerful group is manipulating events
A form of entertainment
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1. What is 'information pollution'?
Information that is difficult to understand
Information that is only available in print
Low-quality, false and misleading information circulating online
High-quality, accurate information circulating online
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10. Why is it important to verify information?
To create more content online
To confuse people
To ensure the information is accurate and reliable
To spread rumors
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8. How can AI-generated images be misleading?
They are only used in art
They can create photorealistic images from text prompts
They are easy to identify as fake
They are always accurate and reliable
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5. What is vertical reading?
Examining other sources to verify information
Using social media to check information
Staying on the page and examining the content closely
Reading multiple articles on the same topic
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7. What is the goal of disinformation?
To entertain people
To provide educational content
To influence and cause harm
To inform people accurately
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3. Which of the following is an example of a hoax?
A scientific study on climate change
A news article about a recent election
A report on a new technology
A claim about the discovery of a 10-foot tall petrified man

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