Fact-Checking Flashcard

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Which of the following is the purpose of fact-checking websites? Options: To provide a list of credible sources for research, To promote a specific political agenda, To check the accuracy of claims made in news articles and other sources, To provide an opinion on current events

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To check the accuracy of claims made in news articles and other sources

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Which of the following is an issue with electronic media? Propaganda or biased information is difficult to find, There is a lack of fact-checking and editorial oversight often present in traditional media outlets, Misinformation spreads slowly, There is limited information available online which uses multiple sources

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There is a lack of fact-checking and editorial oversight often present in traditional media outlets

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Which of the following describes information literacy? Options: The ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically, Using content online and sharing on digital platforms, Sharing personal information online, Creating and sharing information

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The ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically

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Which of the following would most likely be considered a retirement account? 401(k), Checking account, Certificate of Deposit, Savings account

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401(k)

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What percentage of income do people in their 80s usually spend on healthcare?

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20 percent

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What percentage of household budgets do people over 50 spend on housing?

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40 to 45 percent

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Evaluate the following statement: With a basic savings account, your money is insured by the FDIC up to a certain amount (usually $100,000 per bank).

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The statement is an advantage

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Which type of information does the Truth in Savings Act provide?

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Interest rate relative to what is paid on savings accounts

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Which of the following is a major component of a credit history? Driving record, Public record, Birth certificate, Personal record

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Public record

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Which of the following is a social consequence of declaring bankruptcy? Options: Inability to rent an apartment, Inability to receive insurance coverage, Inability to receive a job offer, Inability to obtain a loan

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Inability to rent an apartment