DWA | PC KE : FACT-CHECKING AND VERIFICATION

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1. Question
Which of the following correctly describes sources of misinformation and how they spread?
- Content that is produced, shared and promoted but which has no basis in fact or is meant to deceive
- Peer-reviewed scientific findings
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2. Question
Do you think misinformation causes direct harm to individuals and the societies they live in?
- No
- Yes
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Question 3 of 5

3. Question
Which of the following is not a PesaCheck rating for misinformation?
- Satire
- Missing context
- True
- Altered
- False
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4. Question
Which of the following definitions of misinformation ratings is not correct?
- ALTERED – This rating targets content that uses irony, exaggeration or absurdity for criticism or awareness but that a reasonable user would not immediately understand it to be satirical.
- MISSING CONTEXT – This rating targets misinformation where genuine pieces of content have been taken out of context with an intention to deceive.
- FALSE – This pertains to claims that have no factual basis, such as clear hoaxes, fabrications, and claims that are impossible.
- PARTLY FALSE – This rating targets claims that contain factual inaccuracies including miscalculations regarding dates, times and numbers as well as content presented as opinion but based on underlying true information.
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5. Question
What are some of the negative consequences of misinformation? Select all that apply
- Medical harm, physical violence, conflict
- Financial loss, identity theft, computer viruses
- Strengthening belief in stereotypes
- Undermining policy on climate change, wildlife or environmental protections
- Provide comic relief which is generally understood by the audience
- Protect people’s private information
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