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Misinformation & Disinformation

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  • What is the primary difference between misinformation and disinformation?
    Misinfo. is shared online; Disinfo. share in print
    No difference; They mean the same thing
    Misinformation is false; Disinformation is true.
    Misinfo- shared by accident; Disinfo- intent to deceive
  • What is a deep fake?
    A news report created by AI
    A humorous internet meme
    A digitally altered video/audio clip that appears realistic
    A type of online scam targeting social media users
  • How can "fake news" spread quickly on social media?
    By individuals taking time to verify all information before
    User sharing, likes, & algorithms based on engagement
    By limiting engagement to only reliable news sources
    Through fact-checking efforts by platforms
  • An individual creates a fake image or video that appears to show a celebrity or public figure in a compromising situation, intending to damage their reputation.
    Misinformation
    Phishing
    Disinformation
  • Which of these is an example of disinformation?
    Sharing a breaking news story with a reputable source
    Intentionally creating&sharing false information to mislead
    Posting an opinion about a controversial topic
    Sharing a meme that satirizes current events
  • What is "Fake News?"
    News written in a funny way
    News stories that cover trivial topics
    News that is exaggerated to attract readers
    False information presented as real news to mislead
  • What year was the World Wide Web invented?
    1987
    1991
    1989
    1983
  • A company posts positive fake reviews about its product while leaving negative fake reviews on a competitors' products, intending to deceive consumers.
    Misinformation
    Disinformation
  • Who stole Christmas?
    The Grinch
  • Which term refers to a deliberate campaign to manipulate people’s beliefs or actions through misleading information?
    Advocacy
    Misinformation
    Disinformation
    Phishing
  • Facebook does now allow anyone under the age of _____ to join.
    13
    18
    15
    21
  • Why is disinformation often harmful to society?
    Teaches people to be more cautious when reading news
    It helps spread diverse opinions across the Internet.
    Creates fear, influence public opinion, & poor decisions
    Increases people's vocabulary by introducing new words
  • A person hears that a popular coffee chain is closing all of its stores and shares the rumor on social media without checking the truth.
    Disinformation
    Misinformation
    Phishing
  • Which of the following is an example of misinformation?
    A person shares a news story without realizing it's satire
    A government agency spreads false rumor to influence opinion
    A company deliberately misrepresents a product for advantage
    A person creates a fake profile to scam people
  • What is the role of fact-checkers in combating misinformation?
    Support any popular story, regardless of its truth
    Verify accuracy of information & clarify misleading details
    Promote biased viewpoints in the media
    Create disinformation that counters existing information
  • An email appears to be from a bank, saying there is suspicious activity on the account. It asks the recipient to click a link to "verify" their account information.
    Phishing
    Disinformation
    Misinformation
  • What does “echo chamber” mean in social media contexts?
    Online space where like-minded individuals reinforce ideas
    A feature that allows you to replay messages
    A security feature to prevent misinformation
    A method for promoting diverse opinions
  • A news article mistakenly reports 20,000 people attended an event when the real number was 2,000.
    Misinformation
    Disinformation
  • Which of these methods is effective in determining if a news story is fake?
    Checking other credible sources to see if they reported it
    Relying on the news outlet’s reputation alone
    Ignoring all news unless it’s from social media
    Assuming the story is true if it has many “likes”
  • A fake social media account, designed to look legitimate, spreads false stories about a political candidate to harm their reputation.
    Phishing
    Disinformation
    Misinformation
  • A direct message on a social media platform from someone claiming to be a friend, saying, “Look at this funny video of you!” with a link that leads to a fake login page.
    Misinformation
    Phishing
    Disinformation
  • Approximately what percentage of the world’s population uses the internet as of 2023?
    75%
    50%
    66%
    45%
  • Which of the following could be an example of disinformation?
    A typo in a news article.
    A mistakenly outdated weather forecast.
    A fabricated report claiming a celebrity has died.
    An error in a math textbook.
  • A website ending in .org is...
    University
    Commercial
    Government
    Non-Profit
  • Where was the first Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
    Nantucket, Massachusetts
    Amherst, Massachusetts
    Salem, Massachusetts
    Plymouth, Massachusetts
  • Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
    Abraham Lincoln
    John Adams
    Thomas Jefferson
    George Washington
  • A person shares an old weather report by mistake.
    Misinformation
    Disinformation
    Phishing
  • A fake news site publishes an article claiming a new, unapproved miracle drug cures a serious illness.
    Disinformation
    Misinformation
  • What year was YouTube founded?
    2003
    2002
    2005
    2007
  • Which social media platform was originally launched under the name "Picaboo"?
    Facebook
    Instagram
    TikTok
    Snapchat
  • Which of these is an effective strategy to avoid sharing misinformation?
    Always check the source and verify facts before sharing.
    Share information quickly to keep up with trends.
    Avoid reading the news altogether.
    Only share content from friends and family.
  • Why is it essential to verify sources before sharing information online?
    To avoid spreading false or harmful information
    Encourage friends to like your posts
    Increase the number of followers on social media
    Make sure you are sharing something entertaining
  • Why is it important to recognize fake news?
    To avoid falling for scams and misinformation
    To gain social media followers
    To have more topics to discuss
    To support political parties
  • A friend sends you a sensational story that seems questionable. What should you do first?
    Comment on it without reading the whole article
    Share it with others to get their opinion
    Ignore it because it's probably fake
    Check reliable sources or a fact checking website to verify
  • Which of these is a warning sign that information might be false or misleading?
    Article provides detailed sources for all claims
    Article is published on a well-known news site
    Info. is consistent with similar news from reliable sources
    Headline is sensational, shocking or too good to be true
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