AI and Bias in Search Results: Why Two Friends Get Different Answers

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1. What term describes when search engines show different results to different people based on their previous online activity?

   1. Verification
   2. Standardization
   3. Personalization
   4. Globalization

2. Two friends search for the same topic on Google and get different results. What is the most likely reason for this difference?

   1. Google has a technical glitch
   2. The search engine personalized the results based on each user's history
   3. One of them typed faster than the other
   4. Google randomly selects which results to show

3. What is a 'filter bubble' in the context of internet searching?

   1. An invisible barrier created by algorithms that only shows you information matching your existing beliefs
   2. A security feature that blocks harmful websites
   3. A tool that organizes your search history
   4. A type of social media account

4. Which of the following platforms was specifically mentioned in the lesson as personalizing its content based on user behavior?

   1. TikTok
   2. Online dictionaries
   3. Email services
   4. Wikipedia

5. What typically happens when you use incognito or private browsing mode to search?

   1. Your browser does not save your history and websites cannot easily personalize results based on past activity
   2. You get access to secret websites
   3. Your computer automatically blocks all advertisements
   4. Your searches become faster

6. Which search engine was suggested as an alternative for getting less personalized results?

   1. Yahoo
   2. AOL
   3. DuckDuckGo
   4. Bing

7. Besides search history, which factor does Google use to personalize results?

   1. Your favorite color
   2. Your mother's maiden name
   3. Your physical location
   4. The brand of computer you use

8. Why does TikTok's 'For You' page look different for different users?

   1. The algorithm personalizes content based on what each user has previously watched and engaged with
   2. All users see the exact same videos
   3. It randomly selects videos each time
   4. It shows videos in alphabetical order

9. What does it mean for an algorithm to be 'personalized'?

   1. It shows the same thing to everyone
   2. It only works during certain hours
   3. It tailors content specifically for you based on data about your behavior and preferences
   4. It requires a password to use

10. How can recognizing that search results are personalized help you become a better researcher?

    1. It makes research unnecessary since results are always accurate
    2. It means you should only trust the first result
    3. It encourages you to seek multiple sources and consider different viewpoints
    4. It proves that all information online is false

11. What is the main concern about filter bubbles in terms of information consumption?

    1. They delete your search history
    2. They cause computers to overheat
    3. They can prevent people from encountering different viewpoints and thinking critically about issues
    4. They make the internet slower

12. If you want to see what general or 'neutral' results look like for a search topic, what should you try?

    1. Search multiple times in a row quickly
    2. Use incognito mode or a private browser
    3. Change your computer's desktop background
    4. Search while logged into all your accounts

13. What critical thinking skill is especially important when viewing personalized online content?

    1. Assuming all results are equally trustworthy
    2. Questioning whether what you see is complete and considering other viewpoints
    3. Only reading headlines
    4. Ignoring sources you disagree with

14. How can your physical location affect what Google shows you in search results?

    1. Google shows the same results regardless of where you are
    2. It has no effect on search results
    3. Location only affects social media, not search
    4. It can change which local businesses, news, and information appear at the top of your results

15. What is the first step to 'popping' or breaking out of a filter bubble?

    1. Completely stop using the internet
    2. Only share content with people who agree with you
    3. Simply accept whatever results you see
    4. Recognizing that it exists and that your results may be personalized