Fake News Quiz

What is the definition of "Fake" news?

• News that parodies actual events and news, usually for entertainment purposes only.

• Made up stories or hoaxes delivered under the pretext of being factual news stories.

• A theory rejecting the standard explanation for an event, instead giving credit to a covert individual, group, or organization with carrying out a secret plot.

• News that is always true and verified by multiple sources.

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Why is it important to detect fake news?

• Because it is entertaining

• Because no one wants to be misinformed

• Because it is a new trend

• Because it is easy to create

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How does media influence our daily decisions?

• By providing entertainment

• By influencing what we see and hear

• By offering discounts

• By promoting sports

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What is one of the consequences of fake news becoming increasingly prevalent in society?

• Decrease in technology use

• Increase in ethical dilemmas

• More people reading books

• Less interest in social media

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Which type of fake news often mimics reputable news sites and uses exaggerated information out of context?

• Fake

• Satire

• Conspiracy Theory

• Real News

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What does a conspiracy theory typically involve?

• Made up stories or hoaxes delivered under the pretext of being factual news stories.

• News that parodies actual events and news, usually for entertainment purposes only.

• A theory rejecting the standard explanation for an event, instead giving credit to a covert individual, group, or organization with carrying out a secret plot.

• Verified and factual news stories.

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What is considered extremely biased in news reporting?

• Delivering information with a balanced point of view

• Delivering information with a particular point of view relying on propaganda and opinions rather than facts

• Delivering information with no point of view

• Delivering information with only facts

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What is "Clickbait"?

• Links that use factual headlines to get individuals to visit their website

• Links that use sensationalized, misleading, or exaggerated headlines and images to get individuals to visit their website

• Links that use boring headlines to get individuals to visit their website

• Links that use accurate headlines to get individuals to visit their website

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What is one reason why misinformation can spread at unprecedented rates?

• Due to advances in technology and social media

• Because of the decline in traditional news sources

• Due to the increase in global population

• Because of government regulations

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How does fake news affect people's belief in accurate information?

• It makes people more likely to search for accurate information

• It makes people less likely to believe and accept accurate information

• It has no effect on people's belief in accurate information

• It makes people more critical of all information

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