Dealing with Negative Online Experiences Quiz

What is fake news?

• News that is real and accurate

• News that is supposed to convince readers it is real when it is not

• News that is funny and entertaining

• News that is shared by reputable sources

How can you identify fake news based on the source?

• Check if the news is from a popular news outlet

• Check if the news is trending on social media

• Check if the news has a catchy headline

• Check the web address for spelling errors or unconventional domain extensions

Why is it important to check the author of a news article?

• To see if the author is famous

• To check if the author has won any awards

• To determine if the author has a good reputation and expertise

• To find out the author's personal life details

What should you do if a news article lacks credible sources and facts?

• Share it on social media to get more opinions

• Question why the facts are missing and the credibility of the article

• Ignore the missing facts and share it anyway

• Believe everything in the article without questioning

How can you check if an image in a news article is authentic?

• Look for images with perfect skin tones

• Believe all images are authentic

• Use Google's Reverse Image Search to check the image origin

• Ignore the images in news articles

What is spam in the context of cyber security?

• Messages that are never harmful

• Unsolicited bulk messages used for advertising

• Messages that are always from trusted sources

• Messages that contain valuable information

What is online auction fraud?

• Receiving free items from online auctions

• Getting discounts on popular products

• Paying for goods that never arrive

• Selling items at a high price

What is scareware in the context of online scams?

• Online pop-up alerts claiming to have detected a virus

• Messages offering legitimate software

• Messages that are always true

• Messages that do not require any action

What is smart phone spam?

• Receiving messages from friends and family

• Receiving unsolicited messages through email, text, or calls

• Receiving messages with valuable information

• Receiving messages only from known contacts

Why is it important not to call back a number from a spam message?

• To report the message to authorities

• To verify the authenticity of the message

• To thank the sender for the message

• To avoid potential scams or hacking attempts