The Role of Technology in Modern Politics: Social Media, Cybersecurity, and Surveillance MCQs USA

1. What is one major impact of social media on modern politics?
A) Decreased voter engagement
B) Increased partisan polarization
C) Reduced political campaigns
D) Decreased public awareness
Answer: B) Increased partisan polarization

2. Which social media platform is known for its role in organizing political protests and movements?
A) LinkedIn
B) Snapchat
C) Twitter
D) Pinterest
Answer: C) Twitter

3. What term describes the use of social media to manipulate public opinion through targeted ads and misinformation?
A) Social engineering
B) Digital marketing
C) Political advertising
D) Political manipulation
Answer: D) Political manipulation

4. What is “cybersecurity” in the context of modern politics?
A) The protection of physical security systems
B) The protection of digital systems and information from cyber threats
C) The regulation of social media content
D) The monitoring of public opinion
Answer: B) The protection of digital systems and information from cyber threats

5. Which agency is primarily responsible for protecting the U.S. from cyber threats?
A) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
B) National Security Agency (NSA)
C) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
D) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Answer: B) National Security Agency (NSA)

6. What is a “cyberattack”?
A) A physical attack on computer systems
B) An attempt to disrupt or damage digital systems and data
C) A policy proposal for digital security
D) A form of social media marketing
Answer: B) An attempt to disrupt or damage digital systems and data

7. Which technology is used for monitoring and collecting data on internet users’ activities?
A) Blockchain
B) Surveillance
C) Encryption
D) Cloud computing
Answer: B) Surveillance

8. What is “fake news”?
A) Satirical content shared for entertainment
B) False or misleading information presented as news
C) Accurate and verified news content
D) Unbiased reporting
Answer: B) False or misleading information presented as news

9. Which technology can be used to verify the authenticity of online information?
A) Deepfake technology
B) Blockchain
C) Data mining
D) Cyber surveillance
Answer: B) Blockchain

10. What role does “data mining” play in modern political campaigns?
A) It is used to analyze large amounts of data to identify voter preferences and trends
B) It is used to encrypt sensitive information
C) It is used to reduce partisan divides
D) It is used to develop cybersecurity protocols
Answer: A) It is used to analyze large amounts of data to identify voter preferences and trends