Ch.3 Finding and Evaluating Information Scenario
Question
A shocking political audio clip appears 48 hours before an election. What should you check first?
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Answer
Provenance, original source, corroboration, and whether trusted fact-checkers have assessed it.
Emotional urgency is a warning sign. Delay sharing until verification is possible.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
Deep dive
Deepfake response: the 48-hour election audio clip
Check provenance, original source, corroboration, and fact-checker assessment; the exam trap is acting on emotional urgency before verifying.
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