Media Literacy Quiz

You see a news article online with a sensational headline: "Government to Ban Social Media for 30 Days!" Before reacting, what should you do first?

• Share it immediately to warn others.

• Verify the source and check credible news sites.

• Comment on the post and ask if it's true.

• Ignore it because it's probably false.

A political meme you see on Facebook is getting thousands of shares. How do you determine its accuracy?

• Check if major news organizations are reporting the same information.

• Believe it because many people are sharing it.

• Share it and ask your friends for their opinion.

• Assume it's true if it aligns with your beliefs.

You come across an edited video where a public figure appears to say something controversial. What is the best action?

• Research if the video has been altered or taken out of context.

• Assume it's real and react based on your emotions.

• Share it immediately to inform others.

• Ignore it without investigating further.

You are writing a research paper and find a blog post with shocking statistics but no sources cited. What should you do?

• Use the statistics anyway since they support your argument.

• Look for the original source of the statistics.

• Assume the blog post is accurate because it looks professional.

• Ignore the blog and make up your own statistics.

A website claims that drinking coffee increases your lifespan by 20 years. What is the best way to verify this claim?

• Check if the study is published in a reputable scientific journal.

• Believe it because it supports what you want to hear.

• Share the information immediately on social media.

• Ask your friends if they think it's true.

You need to research climate change for a school project. Which source is the most credible?

• A recent peer-reviewed scientific journal.

• A blog post written by an anonymous author.

• A social media post with no references.

• A Wikipedia article without citations.

You find a news article claiming a new scientific breakthrough. What should you do before accepting it as fact?

• Check if multiple reliable sources are reporting the same news.

• Assume it's true because it's exciting.

• Trust it because it appears in a news website.

• Share it immediately before verifying.

You need to cite a source in your research paper. Which source is the least reliable?

• An academic book published by a university.

• A peer-reviewed journal article.

• A personal blog with no citations.

• A government research report.

You are researching a controversial topic and find two sources with opposing viewpoints. What is the best approach?

• Read both sources and compare their credibility.

• Only use the source that supports your opinion.

• Disregard both sources since they contradict each other.

• Assume one of them must be fake news.

A website claims a new cure for a disease, but it sells products related to the "cure." What should you do?

• Be skeptical and look for independent scientific studies.

• Buy the product since the website seems professional.

• Share the information on social media.

• Trust it because the website has testimonials.