Understanding News Stories Quiz

Match the following reasons with their importance in news stories:

• Importance of adding unnecessary details

• To provide entertainment

• Purpose of engaging the audience

• To make the story longer

• Effect of misleading information

• To confuse the reader

• Reason for citing sources

• To ensure the information is verifiable

What is the consequence of using unverified facts in news stories?

• Increased credibility

• Misinformation

• More readership

• Better engagement

You should verify (a)   about the source of information.

• If it is entertaining
• If it is legitimate
• If it is popular
• If it is lengthy

A key aspect of trustworthiness in news is (a)  

• The length of the article
• The legitimacy of the source
• The number of images
• The popularity of the news outlet

Match the following statements with their importance when reading news:

• Indicates the news is widely accepted

• The source is legitimate

• Makes the news enjoyable to read

• The source is short

• Allows for quick reading

• The source is popular

• Ensures the information is accurate and trustworthy

• The source is entertaining

What is the purpose of providing multiple sides to a story?

• To confuse the audience

• To show bias

• To ensure impartiality

• To make the story longer

How can bots follow your actions online?

• By tracking your location

• By monitoring your online purchases

• By following your actions online and suggesting things based on your behaviors

• By hacking into your social media accounts

What is the main topic of the section titled "When Bots Attack: Fake Fame"?

• The dangers of social media

• The benefits of having a large following

• The consequences of buying fake followers

• How to grow a business online

The young entrepreneur used (a)   to make his company look successful.

• Genuine marketing strategies
• Fake Twitter followers
• High-quality products
• Customer testimonials

What should you match the URL to when verifying a mirror site?

• The site's banner

• The site's formatting

• The name of the site

• The site's content