Evaluating Online Information

What was the initial reaction of the narrator upon reading the fake news about eels?

• He decided to investigate further.

• He immediately knew it was fake.

• He started packing to move away.

• He laughed it off as a joke.

How does misinformation differ from disinformation?

• Disinformation is always harmless.

• Misinformation is spread unintentionally.

• Disinformation is spread by accident.

• Misinformation is always intentional.

What is the purpose of the TRAAP test?

• To entertain readers.

• To spread information quickly.

• To evaluate the credibility of information.

• To create new information.

Which factor of the TRAAP test checks if the information is up-to-date?

• Relevance

• Authority

• Timeliness

• Purpose

What does the 'Relevance' factor in the TRAAP test assess?

• The source's age.

• The source's relation to the topic.

• The source's entertainment value.

• The source's popularity.

Why is it important to check the authority of a source?

• To verify the source's qualifications.

• To see if the source is popular.

• To ensure the source is entertaining.

• To check the source's age.

What does the 'Accuracy' factor in the TRAAP test involve?

• Verifying the source's popularity.

• Checking if the information is entertaining.

• Assessing the source's age.

• Ensuring the information is backed by evidence.

What should you consider about the purpose of an information source?

• Whether it is old.

• Whether it is popular.

• Whether it is trying to sell something.

• Whether it is entertaining.

What is a potential issue with a report from a nuclear power plant owner?

• It could be too popular.

• It could have a hidden agenda.

• It might be too old.

• It might be too entertaining.

What will the next lesson focus on?

• Creating new information.

• Respecting intellectual property.

• Spreading information quickly.

• Entertaining readers.