How can you verify if a sensational claim is true?
Check if other credible outlets are reporting it
Ask friends for their opinion
Believe it if it's on social media
Why is it important to use fact-checking websites?
They can confirm or debunk questionable information
They provide tips for improving writing skills
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a red flag in a news article's layout?
Incorrect dates
Sensationalist images
Bold claims without sources
Lack of contact information
What should you do if an article contains grammatical errors and incorrect dates?
Consider it a potential sign of fake news
Assume the article was written in a hurry
Ignore the errors and focus on the main content
What action is recommended if a website requires you to register to access author or site details?
Sign up immediately
Use a fake email address to register
Question why the information is not openly available
Why should you pay attention to a website's layout?
To see if it uses bright colors
To look for grammatical errors and incorrect dates
To determine how fast the website loads
What is a reverse image search mainly used for?
Finding the original source of an image
Determining the age of the image
What should you check in the URL of a news site to determine if it might be fake?
Whether it ends with ".lo" or ".com.co"
Whether it ends with ".org"
Whether it includes the name of a city
What tool can help you identify reused or unrelated images in news articles?
A language translator
A grammar checker
A reverse image search
Why are unusual domain endings like ".lo" and ".com.co" suspicious?
They often indicate unofficial or fake sites
They are commonly used by blogs
They are difficult to remember
What should you do if you can't find information about the author of an article?
Assume the information is trustworthy
Ignore the article completely
Look for information about the site that published it
What is a possible sign of fake news in an article's content?
Long paragraphs
Pictures with captions
Bold claims without evidence
Which step involves looking into the author and the site's supporters?
Cross-check
Look for unusual URLs
Dig deeper
What does “cross-checking” mean in the context of verifying news?
Sharing the article with friends for their opinion
Comparing one article with others from credible news outlets
What might it indicate if the same image is found in multiple unrelated stories?
The site uses high-quality image databases
The news is breaking and spreading quickly
The image may not be authentic or accurately used