Online Reviews Comprehension Questions

According to the article, what was the main issue with Dr. Mark J. Mohrmann's Yelp review?

• The review was written by a dissatisfied patient

• The review was written before the procedure

• The review was written by someone who was never a patient

• The review criticized his medical practice

What financial consequence did Dr. Mohrmann face for using fake reviews?

• A fine of $50,000

• A fine of $100,000

• A fine of $250,000

• His medical license was suspended

Which of the following best describes the current state of fake reviews according to the article?

• They are a minor issue affecting few businesses

• They are legal but strictly regulated

• They represent a billion-dollar industry

• They only affect medical practices

What recent action did the Federal Trade Commission take regarding fake reviews?

• They banned all online reviews

• They proposed a rule to punish businesses for fake review activities

• They required all reviews to be verified by experts

• They implemented a new rating system

Which platforms formed a coalition to combat review fraud?

• Google and Facebook

• Yelp and TripAdvisor

• Amazon and Expedia

• Twitter and Instagram

According to experts quoted in the article, what is their outlook on solving the fake review problem?

• They believe it can be easily solved

• They think it may be insurmountable

• They predict it will resolve itself

• They expect it to disappear within a year

Who is Letitia James and what was her role in addressing fake reviews?

• A tech company CEO who created review software

• A government official who took made an official statement against fake reviews

• A journalist who exposed fake review practices

• An academic who studied the impact of fake reviews

What historical context does the article provide about fake reviews?

• They began in the 2020s

• They are as old as the internet itself

• They started with medical reviews

• They originated on Amazon

How has the internet changed the nature of reviews according to the article?

• Reviews are now only written by experts

• Reviews are no longer necessary

• Anyone can now write reviews online

• Reviews must be professionally verified

What is described as the primary purpose of fake positive reviews?

• To help consumers make better choices

• To deceive millions of customers

• To provide accurate product information

• To support small businesses