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Don’t Fall for Fake Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scam

a)

A dishonest attempt to make money by tricking people into sharing their login, personal info, contacts, or tricking them out of their money or digital property.

b)

A legitimate business practice to earn profits.

c)

A method of investing money in stocks and bonds.

d)

A type of online game that involves strategy and skill.

2.

Evidence

a)

Facts or examples that prove something is true or false.

b)

A type of opinion that is widely accepted.

c)

A collection of personal beliefs and feelings.

d)

A method of conducting scientific research.

3.

Spearphishing

a)

A phishing scam where an attacker targets you specifically using pieces of your personal information.

b)

A general phishing attack that targets a large number of people.

c)

A type of malware that infects your computer through email attachments.

d)

A security measure to protect against phishing attacks.

4.

Search engine/internet search

a)

A software program or tool used to find information, including locations, photos, and videos, on the Web.

b)

A type of social media platform for sharing photos and videos.

c)

A hardware device used to connect to the internet.

d)

A programming language used for web development.

5.

Clickbait

a)

Content designed to attract attention and push you to click on a link to a site using interesting headlines or visuals.

b)

A type of bait used in fishing to attract fish.

c)

A term used for misleading information in news articles.

d)

A strategy used in marketing to increase sales through discounts.

6.

Keyword

a)

A word directly related to the topic of your internet search; essential for finding accurate information.

b)

A random word chosen for its uniqueness.

c)

A term used to describe a type of search engine.

d)

A phrase that has no relevance to the search topic.

7.

Vlogger

a)

A person known for regularly posting short videos on a blog or social media.

b)

A professional photographer who captures events and moments.

c)

A writer who creates content for online magazines.

d)

A musician who shares their songs on streaming platforms.

8.

Expertise

a)

A general understanding of various topics.

b)

Special skill or knowledge about a particular thing; experts possess expertise.

c)

A basic level of education in a specific field.

d)

The ability to perform tasks without any prior knowledge.

9.

Trustworthy

a)

Able to be relied on to do what is right or needed.

b)

Capable of being easily deceived or misled.

c)

Often changes opinions based on popularity.

d)

Unreliable and inconsistent in behavior.

10.

Credible

a)

Unbelievable; someone who often lies.

b)

Believable; someone who uses evidence and can be trusted to tell the truth.

c)

Untrustworthy; someone who avoids using facts.

d)

Questionable; someone who is often mistaken.

11.

Deceptive

a)

True; an action or message designed to help someone.

b)

False; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or lie to someone.

c)

Neutral; an action or message that is neither true nor false.

d)

Ambiguous; an action or message that can be interpreted in multiple ways.

12.

Phishing

a)

An attempt to scam or trick you into sharing your login or other personal information online through email, social media, texts, ads, or fake web pages.

b)

A method of securing your online accounts with two-factor authentication.

c)

A type of malware that infects your computer and steals your data.

d)

A legitimate marketing strategy used by companies to gather customer information.

13.

Malicious

a)

Words or actions intended to be kind or helpful.

b)

Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended to damage a person’s device, account, or personal information.

c)

Words or actions that are neutral and have no effect.

d)

Words or actions that promote peace and understanding.

14.

Query

a)

A keyword, set of keywords, or a question typed into a search window to find information online.

b)

A type of software used to manage databases.

c)

A method for analyzing data trends over time.

d)

A programming language used for web development.

15.

Motive

a)

A type of emotion that drives behavior.

b)

The reason someone does something; their intention.

c)

A physical force that causes movement.

d)

A psychological condition affecting decision-making.

16.

Disinformation

a)

False information intended to trick or mislead.

b)

Accurate information that informs the public.

c)

Information that is verified and factual.

d)

Data that is collected for research purposes.

17.

Catfishing

a)

Creating a fake identity or account online to trick people into friending them or sharing their personal information.

b)

A method of fishing that involves using a cat as bait.

c)

A type of online dating where people meet in person.

d)

A social media trend involving cat videos.

18.

Search results

a)

A collection of information retrieved from a search engine after typing a query and hitting the 'Search' button.

b)

A list of websites that are ranked based on their popularity.

c)

A summary of the most recent news articles related to the query.

d)

A compilation of advertisements related to the search term.

19.

Deceptive news

a)

News that intentionally lies or distorts the truth, commonly referred to as 'fake news'.

b)

News that is always true and factual.

c)

News that is based on personal opinions and beliefs.

d)

News that is reported without any sources or evidence.

20.

Source

a)

A person who creates art.

b)

Someone or something that provides information.

c)

A type of computer program.

d)

A location where events occur.