Interesting Quiz On Internet Hoaxes

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    Which designer was branded as a racist in a 1990 e-mail hoax?

    • Georgio Armani
    • Coco Chanel
    • Tommy Hilfiger
    • Pierre Cardin
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    Which billionaire was giving away his money according to a notorious internet hoax?

    • Bill Gates

    • Larry Page

    • Sergey Brin

    • Mark Zuckerberg

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Gates
    Explanation
    Bill Gates was falsely rumored to be giving away his money according to a notorious internet hoax. This hoax spread across the internet, claiming that Gates was offering to give a portion of his wealth to anyone who shared a particular message or clicked on a link. However, this was not true and Gates himself debunked the hoax, stating that he had not made any such offers.

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    Which celebrity was claimed to be dead by several online gossip magazines in June 2007?

    • Rihanna

    • Madonna

    • Britney Spears

    • Paris Hilton

    Correct Answer
    A. Paris Hilton
    Explanation
    In June 2007, several online gossip magazines claimed that Paris Hilton, the celebrity known for her socialite status and reality TV appearances, had passed away. This news spread quickly and caused a stir among fans and media outlets. However, this claim was proven to be false, and Paris Hilton was alive and well. This incident highlights the power of online gossip and the need for fact-checking before believing such rumors.

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    What was the meaning of the hoax computer virus AF/91 that appeared during the Gulf War?

    • April Fool's Day 91

    • Arab Fundamentalists 91

    • After Fast 91

    • Al Fidayeen 91

    Correct Answer
    A. April Fool's Day 91
    Explanation
    The meaning of the hoax computer virus AF/91 that appeared during the Gulf War was related to April Fool's Day 1991. It was a prank or joke virus that was created and spread on April Fool's Day, fooling people into believing that their computers were infected. This type of hoax was common during that time, and it caused confusion and panic among computer users who were not aware of the prank.

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    What was the never-existing virus about whom Internet users were warned during 1994?

    • Joke Times

    • Bad Times

    • Good Times

    • Standard Time

    Correct Answer
    A. Good Times
    Explanation
    During 1994, Internet users were warned about a never-existing virus called Good Times. This virus was said to be spread through email and would cause damage to computer systems. However, it was later revealed that Good Times was a hoax and did not actually exist. The warning about this virus caused panic among Internet users at that time.

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    What was the hoax computer virus called that made its entry during the First Gulf War?

    • GW/91

    • AF/91

    • WF/91

    • GB/91

    Correct Answer
    A. AF/91
    Explanation
    During the First Gulf War, a hoax computer virus called AF/91 made its entry. This virus was not a real threat but was created to spread fear and panic among computer users. It was designed to mimic a dangerous virus, but in reality, it had no harmful effects on computer systems. The hoax virus became well-known during that time due to the widespread concern about computer security and the potential impact of cyber threats.

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    As per a hoax, a mother-daughter was charged $250 for which store's recipe of cookies?

    • Neiman-Marcus

    • Walmart

    • Target

    • Harrods

    Correct Answer
    A. Neiman-Marcus
    Explanation
    According to a popular hoax, a mother and daughter were charged $250 for the recipe of cookies from Neiman-Marcus. This hoax claims that the family enjoyed the cookies at the store and asked for the recipe, only to later find out that they were charged a hefty amount for it. However, it is important to note that this story is not true and is simply a fictional tale that has been widely circulated.

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    An e-mail hoax circulated in 2002 advised users to delete what file from their computers?

    • Altavista.exe

    • Jpgbmp.exe

    • Jdbgmgr.exe

    • Runtime.exe

    Correct Answer
    A. Jdbgmgr.exe
    Explanation
    The correct answer is jdbgmgr.exe. In 2002, there was an email hoax that advised users to delete this file from their computers. However, jdbgmgr.exe is actually a legitimate file associated with the Microsoft Java Debugger Manager. Deleting this file could potentially cause issues with Java-related programs on the computer.

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    When did the hoax e-mails containing "olympic torch" virus alert first appear?

    • 2000

    • 2006

    • 1995

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 2006
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    What was the fictional computer virus hoax made up by Humorix, a humor website on Linux?

    • Ruxissa

    • Muxissa

    • Tuxissa

    • Duxissa

    Correct Answer
    A. Tuxissa
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Tuxissa. Humorix, a humor website on Linux, made up the fictional computer virus hoax called Tuxissa.

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