Navigating Digital Awareness and Fake News

Which of the following is a sign that a news story might be fake?

• It is published by a well-known, reputable news outlet.

• It uses sensational headlines and lacks credible sources.

• It provides balanced viewpoints.

• It includes references to official government data.

What is one major impact of social media on the spread of fake news?

• It slows down the sharing of information.

• It makes it easier for everyone to verify facts.

• It allows fake news to spread quickly to a large audience.

• It prevents people from sharing opinions.

Which of the following is an example of using critical thinking when reading news online?

• Believing everything you read if it matches your opinion.

• Checking the author’s credentials and looking for supporting evidence.

• Sharing articles without reading them.

• Ignoring articles from unfamiliar sources.

What is a reliable fact-checking technique?

• Searching for the same information on multiple reputable websites.

• Only reading the headline.

• Trusting information shared by friends without checking.

• Assuming all viral posts are true.

Which statement best describes your digital footprint?

• The number of friends you have online.

• The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet.

• The amount of time you spend on social media.

• The speed of your internet connection.

Why is media literacy education important for students?

• It helps students memorise news articles.

• It teaches students how to create fake news.

• It enables students to critically evaluate information and recognise bias.

• It encourages students to avoid all media.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to identify fake news?

• Checking the date of publication.

• Looking for spelling and grammar mistakes.

• Investigating the source of the information.

• Believing a story because it has many shares.

If you come across a suspicious news article, what should you do first?

• Share it with your friends immediately.

• Check if the story is reported by other reputable news outlets.

• Assume it is true if it matches your beliefs.

• Ignore it completely.

Which of the following best describes confirmation bias?

• The tendency to seek out information that supports your existing beliefs.

• The ability to remember facts easily.

• The skill of writing news articles.

• The process of checking facts before sharing.

What is one way to protect your digital footprint?

• Sharing personal information on public forums.

• Using strong, unique passwords and adjusting privacy settings.

• Posting your location online regularly.

• Accepting friend requests from strangers.