Disinformation Quiz

Disinformation is false or misleading content that is spread with an intention to deceive or obtain economic or political gain and may cause public harm - true or false?

• TRUE 😊👍

• FALSE 👎😔

On average, how many EU citizens believe themselves to have been exposed to disinformation at least sometimes over the last seven days? 🤔

• 61%

• 71%

• 72%

• 34%

What does the abbreviation FIMI stand for? 🌐

• False Internet Meme Introduction 

• Fake Intelligence Measures Intercepted

• Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference 

• Funny Internet Meme Introduction

Which EU laws protect against disinformation? (More than one answer possible) ⚖️

• Digital Services Act (DSA)

• Media Freedom Act 

• Artificial Intelligence Act 

• Anti-Troll Act

Which of the following is true? (Multiple answers) 🤥

• Disinformation is produced and spread to fool people with a clear intention.

• Misinformation is spread without the intention to cause harm.

• Disinformation and misinformation are the same thing.

• Nobody lies on the internet!

Warning! Warning! Disinformation spotted 🚨 What are some signs of disinformation? (Multiple answers)

• Strong emotional reaction (anger, fear, outrage, greed) 

• When it strongly confirms your beliefs and worldview 

• When it's from a reputable source

• When your anime-loving friend tells you that he's finally got a girlfriend

Which of the following is NOT a trick used by disinformation actors? 🐍

• Inauthentic amplification of online content

• Deepfakes

• Creating a fake persona

• Prebunking

What is the name of the website run by the EU's External Action Service that exposes pro-Kremlin disinformation and propaganda? 💻

• EUvsDisinfo 

• StopTheFakes 

• RichardTheDisinfoDestroyer.eu

• The EU Mythbusters

How many social media comments did Kremlin bots generate during the first four months of 2024? 🤖

• 33 900 comments 

• 3.9 million comments 

• 11.2 million comments

• 33.9 million comments

What can I do to fight disinformation? 💪 (More than one answer possible)

• Stop spreading the news

• Warn friends if you've seen disinformation

• Fact-check stories that seem too good to be true

• Follow high-quality, independent media