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Should social media news be trusted?

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the example given in the text of an old video being repurposed for the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

a)

A young Ukrainian girl confronting a Russian soldier

b)

Russian paratroopers parachuting into Ukraine

c)

A Palestinian girl confronting an Israeli soldier

d)

Russian soldiers invading Ukraine

2.

What is the term used to describe the repackaging of old media on all platforms?

a)

Recontextualized media

b)

Misinformation campaigns

c)

Media manipulation

d)

Propaganda sharing

3.

What tool can be used to do a reverse image search?

a)

Google

b)

Facebook

c)

Twitter

d)

TINYE

4.

Which social media platforms are mentioned as amplification systems?

a)

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

b)

Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat

c)

LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Reddit

d)

WhatsApp, WeChat, and Line

5.

According to the research director, who needs information in real time?

a)

People in the conflict zone

b)

Students from grade 13

c)

Media manipulators and propagandists

d)

Local news reporters

6.

What is the role of platform companies in combating disinformation?

a)

To provide massive openness

b)

To increase the volume of content

c)

To prevent media manipulation

d)

To realize the impact of disinformation campaigns

7.

Is it realistic to expect people to spend 10 and 15 minutes researching the veracity of a 30-second video?

a)

Yes, it is necessary to ensure accuracy

b)

No, it is too time-consuming

c)

It depends on the importance of the video

d)

Only people in the conflict zone should research

8.

What is the recommended source for the best and most current information?

a)

Social media platforms

b)

Online fact-checking databases

c)

Local news and radio

d)

Conflict zone reports