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Misinformation & Disinformation

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