THE USA CYBER OLYMPIAD — QUIZ CATEGORY

Challenging MCQs grade 8

1. AI Recommendation Algorithms
A social media app uses AI to study what videos a student watches, likes, and shares. Why does it do this?
A) To repair the phone
B) To personalize content recommendations
C) To increase battery life
D) To delete the account
Answer: B

2. Deepfake Technology
A realistic video is created using AI to make it appear that a person said something they never said. What is this called?
A) Deepfake
B) Firewall
C) Encryption
D) Cloud Storage
Answer: A

3. AI and Cybersecurity
A student receives a message from an account that looks like their friend’s account, but the message asks for their password. What should the student do?
A) Send the password
B) Verify the friend’s identity through another trusted method
C) Forward the message to everyone
D) Click every link in the message
Answer: B

4. AI-Generated Images
Which technology can create a realistic picture of a person who does not actually exist?
A) Generative AI
B) GPS
C) Antivirus
D) Bluetooth
Answer: A

5. Social Media Filter Bubbles
An AI system keeps showing a user posts that match their existing opinions and rarely shows different viewpoints. What is this called?
A) Filter Bubble
B) Cyber Firewall
C) Data Backup
D) Digital Signature
Answer: A

6. AI and Fake Accounts
Thousands of AI-controlled accounts automatically post the same false information to make it appear popular. What is the main danger?
A) Faster internet
B) Spread of misinformation
C) Better video quality
D) More storage space
Answer: B

7. AI Privacy Risks
An AI system studies a person’s likes, comments, and online activity to predict their interests. What is the main privacy concern?
A) User profiling
B) Screen brightness
C) Keyboard speed
D) Battery charging
Answer: A

8. AI Bias
An AI system treats certain groups of people unfairly because the data used to train it contained biased information. What is this problem called?
A) AI Bias
B) Cyber Backup
C) Strong Password
D) Data Compression
Answer: A

9. Detecting AI Misinformation
You see an amazing news story spreading rapidly on social media. What is the smartest action before sharing it?
A) Share it immediately
B) Verify it using reliable sources
C) Add more hashtags
D) Ask a stranger online
Answer: B

10. FUTURE SOCIAL MEDIA AI CHALLENGE
Which scenario represents the most advanced and dangerous combination of AI and social media technology?

A) AI changes the color of a profile picture
B) AI recommends videos based on watch history
C) AI creates realistic fake identities, generates deepfakes, personalizes scams, and spreads misinformation automatically
D) AI counts the number of followers

Answer: C

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