Media and Information Literacy Quiz

What is the primary function of media as a communication tool?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform people about current events

• To promote personal opinions

• To sell products

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indigenous media?

• Use of social media platforms

• Information exchange is face-to-face

• Oral tradition of communication

• Information is contained within the border of the community

What device is used for long-distance communication by transmitting electrical signals?

• Smartphone

• Telegraph

• Television

• Typewriter

Which age is characterized by the use of the printing press for mass production?

• Industrial Age

• Pre-Industrial Age

• Electronic Age

• New/Information Age

What is the significance of evaluating information from the internet?

• To find the most entertaining content

• To increase social media followers

• To ensure the information is suitable for academic use

• To promote personal opinions

Which of the following is an example of new media?

• Blog

• Radio

• Television

• Newspaper

What does the term 'currency' refer to in evaluating information?

• The timeliness of the information

• The relevance of the information

• The authority of the source

• The accuracy of the data

Which of the following is a function of media?

• To monitor public opinion

• To create fake news

• To limit access to information

• To promote censorship

What is the primary purpose of the printing press?

• To create art

• To produce texts for mass distribution

• To communicate via radio

• To store information digitally

Which of the following is a source of information?

• Indigenous media

• Social media only

• None of the above

• Television only