Q1 week 1 Quiz 2

Michael comes across a news article online claiming a major scientific breakthrough. The article is from a website he's never heard of, and the author is not identified. The headline is very sensational. What should he do?

• Share it immediately, it's exciting news!

• Research the website and the author to verify the information.

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

• Wait for a more reputable news source to confirm it.

You're watching a political advertisement online featuring candidate Sophia speaking directly to the camera, using emotional music and imagery. What should you consider?

• The candidate's message is clearly authentic and trustworthy.

• The advertisement is designed to appeal to your emotions and may not be based on facts.

• The advertisement is a good example of balanced and objective political discourse.

• This type of advertisement is usually not effective. 

Evelyn sees a meme on social media posted by a friend that includes a false or misleading statement about a celebrity. What is the most responsible action?

• Post a comment agreeing with the meme and adding more false information.

• Ignore the meme, it's just a joke.

• Share the meme without checking its accuracy.

• Share the meme, but also share a link to a reliable fact-checking source that debunks the claim.

Zoe is researching a topic for her school project. She finds information on a website that seems helpful, but it's full of pop-up ads and has a lot of spelling and grammar errors. What should she do?

• Use the information anyway because it's on the internet.

• Assume the information is correct because it's on the internet.

• Find another source that is more credible and reliable.

• Use the information but write a disclaimer about the website's quality. 

You see a sponsored post on your social media feed from a brand you follow. The post is promoting a new product. What should you do?

• Assume the product is great because it's endorsed by a brand you like.

• Assume the product is bad because it's a sponsored post.

• Consider that the post is likely trying to sell you something and evaluate it critically.

• Only engage with posts from your friends. 

Emma comes across a viral video on social media that claims to reveal a shocking secret about a public figure. What should she do before sharing it?

• Assume it's true because it has many views.

• Only share it if her friends are also sharing it.

• Check the source of the video and look for credible information to verify the claims.

• Share it immediately, it seems interesting.

Avery sends you an article that criticizes a new policy implemented by your workplace. The article is from a blog with no clear authorship. What is the best course of action?

• Accept the article as valid and discuss it with your team.

• Research the claims made in the article and seek out more reliable sources.

• Forward it to your manager without any further investigation.

• Ignore it, as it is likely biased.

Evelyn finds a post on a forum discussing a controversial health treatment. The post includes testimonials but lacks scientific evidence. What should she consider?

• The testimonials are enough to trust the treatment.

• Look for scientific studies or expert opinions to evaluate the treatment's effectiveness.

• Assume the treatment is ineffective because it is discussed on a forum.

• Try the treatment yourself to see if it works.

William receives an email claiming to offer a significant discount on a popular product, but it comes from an unfamiliar address. What should he do?

• Click the link to take advantage of the offer.

• Verify the sender's email address and look for signs of phishing.

• Forward the email to his friends to see if they received it too.

• Delete the email without reading it.

Zoe stumbles upon a blog post that discusses a new diet trend with no scientific backing but includes personal success stories. How should she approach this information?

• Look for scientific research or expert opinions to assess the diet's validity.

• Trust the success stories and try the diet.

• Share the blog post on social media to spread the word.

• Assume the diet is ineffective because it lacks scientific evidence.