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Quiz about evaluating credible news articles online

Quiz by Timothy Lettieri

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  • Q1
    What should you check to see if a news article is credible?
    The article's color scheme
    Look at the URL domain and photos
    The length of the article
    How many likes it has
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is it important to check the date of a news article?
    To see how many pictures it has
    To check the author's name
    To find out who shared it
    To ensure the information is up to date and current
    30s
  • Q3
    What does it mean if a news website has many advertisements?
    It may not be a credible source
    It is definitely trustworthy
    It offers great discounts
    It has the latest news
    30s
  • Q4
    How can you find out if a news article is from a trustworthy source?
    See if it is shared on social media
    Check if it has funny images
    Read the comments below the article
    If the article domain is .gov, .org, or .edu
    30s
  • Q5
    What is an important sign that a news article might not be trustworthy?
    It has a lot of pictures.
    It mentions celebrities a lot.
    It tells a story about a superhero.
    It has lots of spelling and grammar mistakes.
    30s
  • Q6
    What should you check to see if a news website is credible?
    Look for a subscription fee to read articles.
    Look for dates, photos, and the URL domain
    Check if they have bright colors and animations.
    See if they have fun quizzes.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is one reason to avoid sharing news from unknown sources?
    It's usually written by kids.
    It may contain misinformation or false facts.
    It could be written in a different language.
    It might be too long to read.
    30s
  • Q8

    Which URL domain is trustworthy and credible when evaluating a website?

    .org

    .com.co

    .wizzzt

    .net

    30s
  • Q9

    Which URL domain is NOT trustworthy or credible when evaluating a website?

    .org

    .net

    .edu

    .gov

    30s
  • Q10

    What is a sign that a website may be untrustworthy? 

    Text information doesn't make sense

    The author and publisher a credible and reliable. 

    Photos look real and have captions

    The date is current

    30s

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