Five types of misinformation

Makes changes in original material in an effort to deceive or create a false context.

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

Manipulated content refers to changes made to original material to mislead or create a false context, making it the correct choice. Other options do not specifically capture this intent of deception.

Falsely uses a well-known name, brand or logo to fool people into believing that it is authentic content.

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

Imposter content refers to the use of a well-known name, brand, or logo to deceive people into thinking the content is authentic. This matches the description given in the question, making it the correct choice.

Takes an image, a quote or other piece of content and puts it into a new, false context to change its meaning.

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'False context' because it specifically refers to taking content and placing it in a new context to alter its meaning, which aligns with the question's description.

Uses humor or exaggeration to critique or mock a person, organization or policy.

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Satire' as it uses humor or exaggeration to critique or mock individuals, organizations, or policies, distinguishing it from other types of misleading content.

Is entirely made up and is designed to deceive you into thinking that it's real.

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

Fabricated content refers to information that is entirely made up and intended to mislead, fitting the description of being designed to deceive you into thinking it's real.

What type of misinformation is this?

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

Answer explanation

False context refers to information that is presented with misleading or inaccurate context, making it appear true. This type of misinformation can distort the original meaning, which aligns with the correct answer.

What type of misinformation is this?

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

Answer explanation

Imposter content refers to misinformation that falsely claims to be from a legitimate source. In this case, the content misrepresents its origin, making 'Imposter content' the correct classification.

What type of misinformation is this? Choose TWO!

• Satire

• False context

• Imposter content

• Fabricated content

• Manipulated content

Answer explanation

The misinformation is classified as 'Satire' because it uses humor or exaggeration to comment on real events. It is also 'Manipulated content' if the original context is altered to mislead, even if the satire is evident.