Identifying Digital Misinformation

What is the primary difference between misinformation and disinformation?

• A) Misinformation is always intentional, disinformation is not.

• B) Misinformation is unintentional, disinformation is intentional.

• C) Both are intentional but differ in content.

• D) Both are unintentional but differ in impact.

Which of the following is an example of disinformation?

• A) A typo in a news article.

• B) A satirical news piece.

• C) A deliberately false news story to mislead.

• D) An outdated statistic shared by mistake.

What is a common tactic used to spread disinformation?

• A) Fact-checking.

• B) Using credible sources.

• C) Creating fake social media accounts.

• D) Correcting errors promptly.

Which method can help verify the credibility of a source?

• A) Checking the publication date.

• B) Reading the 'About' page.

• C) Looking at the number of shares.

• D) Noting the length of the article.

What is lateral reading?

• A) Reading an article from start to finish.

• B) Reading multiple articles on the same topic.

• C) Leaving a webpage to verify its information.

• D) Reading only the headlines.

Which of the following is a reliable fact-checking website?

• A) Whois.com

• B) Snopes.com

• C) FakeNews.com

• D) GossipCheck.com

What is the SIFT method?

• A) A technique to sort emails.

• B) A method to evaluate digital information.

• C) A way to organize files.

• D) A strategy for social media marketing.

What should you do if you encounter a suspicious news story?

• A) Share it immediately.

• B) Ignore it.

• C) Fact-check it using multiple sources.

• D) Assume it's true if it has many likes.

Which of the following is a sign of a credible source?

• A) It has a lot of advertisements.

• B) It frequently updates its content.

• C) It uses sensational headlines.

• D) It has no contact information.

Why is it important to identify misinformation and disinformation?

• A) To spread rumors.

• B) To ensure accurate information is shared.

• C) To increase social media followers.

• D) To create engaging content.