Video Verification and Fake News Detection

Video Verification and Fake News Detection

Assessment

Interactive Video

1st Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses a misleading clip allegedly showing refugees stealing from a Christmas tree in Dresden. It provides tips on verifying video authenticity, such as checking sources and searching for context. The original video depicts a tradition in Cairo, not theft. The video highlights how technology can manipulate videos, using an example of a fake Barack Obama video. It concludes by urging viewers to verify facts to avoid being misled.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alleged incident discussed at the beginning of the video?

Refugees stealing from a Christmas tree in Dresden

A political rally in Berlin

A natural disaster in Munich

A sports event in Hamburg

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step mentioned to verify the authenticity of an online video?

Check the source

Watch the video multiple times

Read the comments

Share the video with friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after checking the source of a video?

Search for keywords related to the video

Report the video

Immediately share the video

Ignore the video

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the original version of the alleged refugee video actually show?

A protest in Dresden

A sports event in Hamburg

A festival in Berlin

A tradition in Cairo where people climb a tree to grab presents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the spread of false information like the refugee video?

Real news

Live news

Breaking news

Fake news

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can special software fake in videos?

Voice, gestures, and facial expressions

Background music

Video resolution

Lighting conditions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you always do when watching online videos to avoid being misled?

Ignore the video

Share the video immediately

Trust the video title

Double-check the facts