Fake News Quiz

What is fake news?

• News that is not real

• False or misleading information presented as news

• News that is not verified

• News that is made up

Which of the following is not a type of fake news?

• Misleading news

• Satirical news

• Unbiased news

• Verified news

How does fake news impact society?

• Fake news helps to educate the public.

• Fake news impacts society by spreading misinformation, eroding trust in media, and influencing public opinion.

• Fake news promotes critical thinking skills.

• Fake news has no impact on society.

True or False: Social media plays a significant role in spreading fake news.

• True

• Not at all

• Sometimes

• False

Which of the following is a way to combat fake news?

• Fact-checking

• Ignoring the news

• Spreading the news without verification

• Believing everything you read

What is the main purpose of fake news?

• To deceive or mislead people

• To educate the public

• To entertain people

• To provide accurate information

Which social media platform is often associated with the spread of fake news?

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Twitter

What is the term used to describe false information that is intentionally spread to deceive people?

• misinformation

• fabrication

• disinformation

• deception

True or False: Fake news can have real-world consequences.

• True

• Fake news only affects online platforms

• Fake news has no consequences

• False

What can individuals do to avoid falling for fake news?

• Believe everything you read without fact-checking

• Click on every sensational headline

• Only rely on one source for information

• Verify information from multiple reliable sources, fact-check claims, and be cautious of clickbait headlines.