"Is TikTok a National Security Risk?" Comprehension Quiz

What action did the House take regarding TikTok's ownership?

• Voted to increase surveillance on TikTok's data handling

• Approved TikTok's operations for another year

• Passed a bill to force the Chinese owner to sell TikTok

• Launched an investigation into TikTok's content

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What are the concerns associated with TikTok's Chinese ownership?

• National security risks

• Trademark infringements

• Poor content quality

• Data privacy issues only

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How did the House vote on the bill regarding TikTok?

• 200 to 200 tie

• 65 to 352 against

• 100 to 317 against

• 352 to 65 in favor

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What is the Biden administration's stance on Chinese ownership of TikTok?

• It benefits technological innovation

• It poses grave national security risks

• It encourages international trade

• It has no significant impact

What is the next step for the bill after passing the House?

• Review by the Supreme Court

• Passage in the Senate

• Presidential approval

• Implementation by the Department of Commerce

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Which lawmaker expressed strong opposition to the bill?

• Former President Donald J. Trump

• President Biden

• Senator Chuck Schumer

• Representative Maxwell Frost

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What was a major reason for opposition to the bill?

• Economic impact on the US market

• Pressure from tech companies

• Infringement of First Amendment rights

• Lack of evidence of security risks

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How many U.S. users does TikTok have according to the article?

• 170 million

• 200 million

• 100 million

• 150 million

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