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Credible news

Quiz by Karen Bonner

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19 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following sources is likely to be the most credible for news?
    A news organization with professional journalists and fact-checking processes
    A personal blog with no verification
    An advertisement for a product
    A social media post from a friend
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a good practice to ensure the news you're reading is credible?
    Only read headlines
    Trust the first article you find
    Check multiple sources to see if they report the same information
    Ask a friend if it's true
    30s
  • Q3
    What does it mean if a news source is labeled as 'biased'?
    It presents information in a way that favors one side and may not be objective
    It is always correct
    It is completely untrustworthy
    It covers all topics equally
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a sign that a news article might not be credible?
    It has a clear author and date
    It includes expert opinions
    It contains many spelling and grammar mistakes
    It cites research studies
    30s
  • Q5
    What is one way to identify if a news source is reputable?
    See how many followers it has online
    Look for sources that have been recognized by established journalism organizations
    Follow any news website on social media
    Check if it has colorful ads
    30s
  • Q6
    What should you do if a news story seems too shocking to believe?
    Ignore it completely
    Share it immediately on social media
    Assume it is true because it's interesting
    Verify the information by checking other credible news sources
    30s
  • Q7
    What is an important feature of a credible news article?
    It provides clear sources and evidence to support its claims
    It is very short and to the point
    It includes personal opinions without facts
    It uses lots of exclamation points
    30s
  • Q8
    What role do fact-checkers play in credible news reporting?
    They only check social media posts
    They write opinion pieces
    They create advertisements
    They verify the accuracy of information before it is published
    30s
  • Q9
    Why is it important to know the author of a news article?
    Authors do not matter in news articles
    The author's background can indicate their expertise and potential bias
    All authors are equally qualified
    The author’s name is just for decoration
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a common sign that a news website may not be credible?
    It has many pictures and videos
    It does not list any contacts or information about its ownership
    It updates its news frequently
    It is shared by celebrities on social media
    30s
  • Q11
    What is one sign of a credible news source?
    It is backed by evidence and facts
    It has a catchy headline
    It appears first in search results
    It is shared by friends on social media
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a true characteristic of credible news?
    It includes sources and references for its information
    It uses strong opinions instead of facts
    It has lots of advertisements
    It is easy to find on social media
    30s
  • Q13
    What should you check to determine if a news article is credible?
    The length of the article
    How many people liked it on social media
    The number of pictures included
    The author's credentials and experience
    30s
  • Q14
    What is a common feature of credible news websites?
    They are updated every few minutes
    They have a clear and professional design
    They only share opinions
    They use lots of pop-up ads
    30s
  • Q15
    Why is it important to verify news before sharing it?
    To see how popular it is
    To make sure it is entertaining
    To prevent spreading false information
    To find out who wrote it
    30s

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