Understanding Digital Misinformation

What is misinformation?

• False information spread with intent to deceive

• False information spread without intent to deceive

• True information spread with intent to deceive

• True information spread without intent to deceive

What is disinformation?

• False information spread with intent to deceive

• False information spread without intent to deceive

• True information spread with intent to deceive

• True information spread without intent to deceive

Which of the following is an example of misinformation?

• A satirical article mistaken for real news

• A fake news story created to manipulate public opinion

• A government report with incorrect data

• A rumor about a celebrity spread on social media

Which of the following is an example of disinformation?

• A satirical article mistaken for real news

• A fake news story created to manipulate public opinion

• A government report with incorrect data

• A rumor about a celebrity spread on social media

What is an "infodemic"?

• A pandemic caused by information overload

• A rapid spread of accurate information

• A rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation

• A disease caused by misinformation

Which strategy can help combat misinformation?

• Ignoring all news sources

• Fact-checking information before sharing

• Sharing information without verification

• Believing everything you read online

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

• They prevent the spread of misinformation

• They have no impact on misinformation

• They can amplify the spread of misinformation

• They only spread accurate information

Which of the following is a common characteristic of disinformation?

• It is always true

• It is created to mislead

• It is always harmless

• It is always spread by the government

How can individuals help reduce the spread of misinformation?

• By sharing unverified information

• By fact-checking and verifying sources

• By ignoring all news

• By believing everything they read

What is a "deepfake"?

• A type of misinformation

• A type of disinformation

• A manipulated video or audio recording

• A true news story