INFOTECH QUIZ 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. How do I have any idea about what data is genuine?

Always verify the content's "author," or source, before using it. A trustworthy and

respectable source: provides comprehensive, evidence-based information that is

authoritative, impartial, and offers a balanced approach; is well-known and has earned

a reputation for being trustworthy over time; peer-reviewed articles or "scholarly

journals" (articles written by an expert and reviewed by a group of experts), reports,

fact sheets, or multi-media academic research papers and databases, as well as books

and libraries, are examples of established media. In order to guarantee that the

information being published is legitimate and accurate, trustworthy organizations pay

teams of dedicated employees to conduct research, investigate, and validate the facts.

2. How to avoid falling for and spreading misinformation online?

Think about who would benefit from disseminating ambiguous information during a

news event, and familiarize yourself with particular narratives that are being

circulated. For instance, experts advise being on the lookout for contradictory

information, unfounded accusations regarding poll workers and poll watchers, and

unfounded concerns regarding voter fraud during the midterm elections. Be on the

lookout for false information about vote counting and premature declarations of

victory following the election.

Avoid clicking the share button. Social media is designed to make things go viral,

allowing users to quickly retweet messages before they even finish reading them. You

must wait before sharing a TikTok, Twitter, or YouTube video with your own network,

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 regardless of how devastating, enlightening, or enraged it is. Be sceptical of

everything until you verify its authenticity.

Examine the source of the information. Don’t trust posts from friends or family

members unless they have first-hand experience in the situation or are known experts.

Remember that having a verified checkmark or being well-known does not make an

account trustworthy, regardless of whether it is a stranger or an organization. You are

responsible for approaching each post with scepticism because there are a lot of

prominent internet personalities and political pundits currently circulating false

information.

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