What is Fake News?Online version Test your knowledge on what is fake news! by NewsWise 1 What is fake news primarily designed to do? a Mislead or misinform the public b Support political campaigns c Promote scientific research d Inform the public accurately 2 Which of the following is a common characteristic of fake news? a Balanced viewpoints b Sensational headlines c Fact-based reporting d Citations from experts 3 What is a common source of fake news? a Mainstream news outlets b Government publications c Social media platforms d Academic journals 4 How can fake news impact society? a Increase public awareness b Destroy trust in media c Encourage critical thinking d Promote social harmony 5 What term describes the spread of fake news through social media? a Transparency b Censorship c Fact-checking d Virality 6 Which of these is a strategy to combat fake news? a Ignoring the news b Trusting all headlines c Fact-checking articles d Sharing without verification 7 What role do algorithms play in fake news? a Amplify sensational content b Ensure factual accuracy c Promote diverse opinions d Reduce visibility of news 8 What is 'clickbait' in the context of fake news? a Misleading headlines to attract clicks b Research papers c Informative articles d Editorials 9 Who is often targeted by fake news campaigns? a Vulnerable populations b Highly educated individuals c Government officials d Corporate leaders 10 What can individuals do to avoid spreading fake news? a Rely on friends' opinions b Verify sources before sharing c Trust their instincts d Share everything they see
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