Real or Fake News

1. What should you do first when you see a shocking news headline online?

• A. Share it immediately

• B. Believe it if it matches your opinion

• C. Check the source and verify the information

• D. Comment your opinion on the post

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2. Which of the following is usually a sign of fake news?

• A. A clear author and source

• B. Exaggerated or sensational language

• C. Balanced viewpoints and evidence

• D. Publication by a reputable news outlet

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3. Why is it important to check the publication date of an article?

• A. To see how many people have read it

• B. To know the website layout

• C. Because old news can be recycled to mislead
  

• D. Because recent news is always fake

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D. Because recent news is always fake

• A. Instagram filters

• B. Screenshot feature

• C. Google Reverse Image Search

• D. Copy-paste into a Word document

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5. What makes a news source trustworthy?

• A. It appears at the top of your social media feed

• B. It has a flashy headline

• C. It comes from an official, verified organization

• D. It uses strong emotional words

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6. What is the role of fact-checking websites like Snopes or Turnbackhoax.id?

• A. To create fake stories

• B. To verify and clarify the truth behind viral claims

• C. To publish opinions

• D. To entertain readers

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7. If a news story is only reported by one unknown website, what should you do?

• A. Share it quickly so others can see it

• B. Report the website to the police

• C. Trust it completely

• D. Cross-check with other credible sources

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8. Why is critical thinking important when reading news online?

• A. To memorize facts
  

• B. To quickly scroll through headlines

• C. To help evaluate truth and bias

• C. To help evaluate truth and bias

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9. Which of these is an example of a credible source?

• A. A meme on social media

• B. An anonymous blog

• C. The official WHO website

• D. A viral TikTok video

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10. What should you do if you're unsure whether a story is real or fake?

• A. Assume it's true

• B. Ask a friend and believe their answer

• C. Check multiple sources and use fact-checking tools

• D. Ignore it completely

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