Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video covers recent tech headlines, including the US government's decision to ban TikTok and WeChat from app stores due to national security concerns. Starting Sunday, users cannot download or update these apps, with further restrictions on hosting services for WeChat. Similar restrictions for TikTok will begin on November 12th. Additionally, Twitter is enhancing security for high-profile accounts ahead of the 2020 US election, requiring strong passwords and reset protection. These measures target government officials, politicians, candidates, and journalists, though they are optional for other users. Lastly, Newsy offers opinion-free headlines available for streaming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason behind the U.S. banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores?

Due to national security concerns

Because of low user engagement

To reduce internet traffic

To promote local apps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the restrictions on TikTok begin?

December 1st

Immediately

November 12th

Next year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new security feature is Twitter implementing for high-profile accounts?

Two-factor authentication

Mandatory strong passwords

Email verification

Biometric login

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will be required to use Twitter's enhanced security measures?

Social media influencers

Certain government officials, politicians, candidates, and journalists

Only journalists

All Twitter users

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find opinion-free headlines from Newsy?

In newspapers

On cable TV

On social media platforms

Wherever you stream content