Media and Information Literacy 3rd Quarter Examination
  • 1. Which of the following is an example of traditional media?
A) Website
B) Social media
C) Television
D) Podcast
  • 2. Which is considered new media?
A) Radio
B) Magazine
C) Social media
D) Newspaper
  • 3. What type of media uses digital technology and the internet?
A) Traditional media
B) Print media
C) Broadcast media
D) New media
  • 4. Which of the following is a traditional print medium?
A) Blog
B) Newspaper
C) Streaming service
D) Online news site
  • 5. How are traditional media and new media related?
A) New media completely replaces traditional media
B) Traditional media is more interactive
C) They have no connection at all
D) They both deliver information to audiences
  • 6. Which content is usually found in print media?
A) Podcasts
B) Social media posts
C) Newspapers
D) Online videos
  • 7. Which type of media commonly contains audio content?
A) Television
B) Magazine
C) Newspaper
D) Radio
  • 8. Which content belongs to broadcast media?
A) Printed advertisements
B) Blog articles
C) Television news programs
D) Online forums
  • 9. What type of content is mainly found in new media?
A) Handwritten letters
B) Posters on walls
C) Printed textbooks
D) Social media posts
  • 10. Which media type usually contains moving images with sound?
A) Newspaper
B) Print media
C) Radio
D) Television
  • 11. Which of the following is an opportunity provided by media and information?
A) Spread of fake news
B) Limited access to information
C) Easy access to information and knowledge
D) Privacy invasion
  • 12. Which is a common challenge in today’s media environment?
A) Information overload
B) Online learning
C) Global connectivity
D) Faster communication
  • 13. Which opportunity allows people to express their ideas to a wide audience?
A) Cyberbullying
B) Censorship
C) Media bias
D) Social media platforms
  • 14. What challenge involves the misuse of personal data online?
A) Privacy issues
B) Online collaboration
C) Media convergence
D) Digital creativity
  • 15. Which opportunity of media and information supports education?
A) Plagiarism
B) Online resources and e-learning
C) Misinformation
D) Identity theft
  • 16. What do media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy have in common?
A) They are used only in school settings
B) They all involve critical thinking when accessing content
C) They all teach how to create computer programs
D) They all focus only on using digital devices
  • 17. Which best describes media literacy?
A) The ability to search for information in libraries
B) The skill of evaluating and creating media messages
C) The use of software applications
D) The ability to operate computers and gadgets
  • 18. How is information literacy different from media literacy?
A) It focuses more on finding and evaluating information
B) It focuses on hardware and software use
C) It deals mainly with social media platforms
D) It teaches how to edit videos
  • 19. Which situation shows technology literacy?
A) Using applications and devices effectively
B) Interpreting advertisements
C) Checking the credibility of online sources
D) Analyzing bias in a news article
  • 20. Why is it important to understand the differences among the three literacies?
A) To avoid using media
B) To memorize definitions
C) To apply the correct skills in different situations
D) To use gadgets faster
  • 21. Why is media and information considered an opportunity for learning?
A) It provides easy access to knowledge and resources
B) It limits access to ideas
C) It causes confusion
D) It encourages misinformation
  • 22. Which situation shows a challenge in using media and information?
A) Accessing online libraries
B) Watching educational videos online
C) Sharing verified news articles
D) Believing and sharing fake news
  • 23. How do social media platforms create opportunities for people?
A) By limiting participation
B) By spreading rumors
C) By allowing communication and self-expression
D) By reducing creativity
  • 24. Why is information overload considered a challenge?
A) It gives people too much reliable information
B) It encourages critical thinking
C) It makes it harder to identify accurate and relevant information
D) It improves memory skills
  • 25. Which explains how media and information can both help and harm society?
A) Media only causes problems
B) Media provides benefits but also presents risks
C) Media always has positive effects
D) Media has no effect on people
  • 26. A television commercial uses bright colors, happy music, and smiling actors to promote a soft drink. What media code is being applied to influence the audience?
A) Legal code
B) Written code
C) Technical code
D) Symbolic code
  • 27. A news report presents facts, interviews, and a formal tone. Which media convention is being followed?
A) News reporting convention
B) Personal blogging convention
C) Advertising convention
D) Entertainment convention
  • 28. When a movie shows a hero saving the day, what message is commonly conveyed to the audience?
A) Ordinary people are powerless
B) Violence is always acceptable
C) Rules should be ignored
D) Good often triumphs over evil
  • 29. Who is the main producer of a newspaper article?
A) The reader
B) The advertiser
C) The audience
D) The journalist
  • 30. A social media influencer promotes a product in a video. Which stakeholder benefits most directly from this message?
A) The product company
B) The audience only
C) Schools
D) Government agencies
  • 31. A student uses a short excerpt from a book in a school report and properly cites the author. This is an example of:
A) Copyright violation
B) Fair use
C) Plagiarism
D) Piracy
  • 32. Which action shows proper respect for intellectual property?
A) Downloading movies illegally
B) Claiming someone else’s work as your own
C) Giving credit to the original creator when using their work
D) Copying images from the internet without credit
  • 33. A teacher plays a short video clip in class for educational discussion. This practice is allowed under:
A) Pirated use
B) Commercial use
C) Copyright abuse
D) Fair use guidelines
  • 34. Which situation is most likely a copyright infringement?
A) Quoting a paragraph with citation
B) Uploading a full movie online without permission
C) Creating original content
D) Using royalty-free music
  • 35. A content creator wants to use a photo taken by someone else in a blog. What should they do first?
A) Remove the watermark
B) Ask permission or check the license
C) Edit the photo heavily
D) Post it immediately
  • 36. A student is researching the effects of social media on teenagers’ mental health for a school paper. Which pair of sources would be most reliable to compare for accurate and in-depth information?
A) A meme page and a tabloid news site
B) A peer-reviewed journal article and a government health website
C) A YouTube vlog and an online forum discussion
D) A celebrity’s Instagram post and a personal blog
  • 37. During a natural disaster, a person wants fast updates and also verified details. Which comparison best shows the strengths of two different sources?
A) Group chats are more reliable than news agencies
B) Twitter posts give opinions, while official government pages provide confirmed information
C) Printed newspapers are faster than radio broadcasts
D) Blogs provide real-time updates, while textbooks give emergency instructions
  • 38. A voter wants to understand a political issue objectively. Which comparison best helps the voter avoid bias?
A) Comparing reports from two reputable news organizations with different perspectives
B) Comparing viral videos shared by friends
C) Comparing a satirical article with a social media comment
D) Comparing an editorial column with a politician’s campaign speech
  • 39. A student is checking information about a trending health product online. Which comparison is most effective in identifying misinformation?
A) Comparing user reviews on shopping apps
B) Comparing advertisements from different brands
C) Comparing comments on social media
D) Comparing influencer posts with scientific research articles
  • 40. A researcher needs historical data and current public opinion about climate change. Which combination of sources best meets this need?
A) Old textbooks and memes
B) Online games and chat rooms
C) News headlines and entertainment blogs
D) Academic journals and social media surveys
  • 41. Why is copyright considered a form of human rights protection?
A) It prevents public access to knowledge
B) It limits people from sharing information
C) It allows free copying of materials
D) It protects creators’ rights to their work and livelihood
  • 42. How does fair use support the right to education?
A) By allowing unlimited copying of materials
B) By permitting limited use of copyrighted works for learning
C) By banning the use of original works
D) By letting students ignore copyright laws
  • 43. Which situation best balances copyright and freedom of expression?
A) Using short excerpts of a song for critique with proper credit
B) Claiming someone else’s work as original
C) Posting a full movie online without permission
D) Selling pirated copies of books
  • 44. Why is piracy considered a violation of both copyright and human rights?
A) It encourages creativity
B) It harms creators’ right to fair compensation
C) It supports freedom of speech
D) It promotes equal access
  • 45. Which statement best explains the relationship between copyright and access to information?
A) Human rights eliminate copyright laws
B) Copyright always blocks access to information
C) Copyright and fair use aim to balance access and creators’ rights ownership
D) Access to information is more important than
  • 46. A school observes that students rely heavily on short-form videos (e.g., TikTok, Reels) for news and information. As a Media and Information Literacy advocate, which action plan best addresses the impact of this trend on critical thinking?
A) Ban students from using social media platforms
B) Create a school program that teaches students to verify information from short-form videos using credible news sources
C) Encourage students to watch more viral videos
D) Ignore the trend since it is popular among the youth
  • 47. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI)–generated content has raised concerns about misinformation and job displacement. Which proposal best demonstrates an evaluation of this trend and its societal impact?
A) Discourage learning about AI technologies
B) Propose policies that promote ethical AI use, transparency, and digital literacy training for workers and students
C) Allow AI tools to be used without guidelines
D) Completely replace human labor with AI systems
  • 48. With the growing influence of social media influencers on consumer behavior and public opinion, which project best responds to this media trend and its effect on individuals and society?
A) Encourage people to follow more influencers
B) Create a fan page promoting influencers
C) Limit media exposure by avoiding all online platforms
D) Design a community campaign that educates the public on recognizing sponsored content and persuasive techniques
  • 49. As artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR), and data analytics continue to evolve, which prediction best how media consumption may change in the next decade?
A) People will stop using digital media and return to print newspapers only
B) Media will remain the same, with no major changes in how people consume information
C) Media will become highly personalized and immersive, allowing users to interact with AI-generated and virtual content in real time
D) Media platforms will no longer influence society
  • 50. Considering the increasing concerns about misinformation and digital trust, which future media innovation is most likely to emerge to address this challenge?
A) A complete removal of user-generated content
B) Platforms that allow anonymous sharing without moderation
C) Media platforms that prioritize entertainment over information
D) Media systems that use AI and blockchain to verify sources and track content authenticity
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