Types of False News

What is the term for false news that is designed to get people to click on a link?

• A. Propaganda

• B. Clickbait

• C. Satire

• D. Disinformation

Which term describes false news created to make money or push a political agenda?

• A. Satire

• B. Propaganda

• C. Mistakes

• D. Disinformation

What kind of false news is meant to be humorous and not taken seriously?

• A. Clickbait

• B. Propaganda

• C. Satire

• D. Misinformation

What differentiates disinformation from misinformation?

• Disinformation is always political, while misinformation is not.

• Disinformation is accidental, while misinformation is deliberate.

• Disinformation is deliberate, while misinformation may be accidental.

• 1. There is no difference; they are the same.

Why might someone create fake news that is meant to scare or divide people?

• A. To gain likes or followers

• B. To sell a product

• C. To influence political opinions

• D. For personal amusement

How can we check the credibility of news?

• A. Check the news source's credibility

• B. Look for supporting evidence

• C. Assess if other reputable sources are reporting the same news

• D. All of the above

What role do social media platforms play in the spread of fake news?

• A. They actively promote it

• B. They have no influence on its spread

• C. They can amplify its reach unintentionally

• D. They completely prevent it from spreading

Why is it important to fact-check information before sharing it online?

• A. To avoid spreading misinformation

• B. To increase one's social media following

• C. To make the information more interesting

• D. To spread misinformation better