Trusting Online Information Quiz

What is one way to determine if the source of online information is trustworthy?

• It has a colourful design.

• It is from a school, university, or government agency.

• It has a lot of advertisements.

Why is it important to check if the information appears on other reputable sources?

• To see if the website is popular.

• To confirm the accuracy of the information.

• To find more pictures.

What might indicate that the creator of online content has a bias?

• They use a lot of big words.

• They are trying to sell something or persuade you of an ideology.

• They have a simple website design.

Why is the publication date of online information important?

• It shows how old the website is.

• It helps determine if the information is up-to-date.

• It tells you how many people have visited the site.

What might poor spelling, punctuation, and grammar in online information suggest?

• The information is likely trustworthy.

• The information is less likely to be trustworthy.

• The website is very creative.

Which website can be used for fact-checking information?

• fullfact.org

• myfacts.com

• factfinder.net

What should you do if something online seems "too good to be true"?

• Believe it immediately.

• Trust your intuition and be cautious.

• Share it with everyone you know.

What is a sign that an online source might not be trustworthy?

• It has a professional layout.

• It lacks references or citations.

• It is written by a well-known author.

How can you confirm the trustworthiness of online information?

• By checking if it is written in a friendly tone.

• By verifying it with other reputable sources.

• By seeing if it has a lot of images.

What should you consider about the motivations of the creator of online content?

• Whether they use bright colours.

• Whether they are trying to sell something or promote an ideology.

• Whether they have a catchy title.