Media and Information Literacy Quiz

What is the primary purpose of traditional media?

• To promote products

• To entertain the audience

• To provide a platform for social interaction

• To inform and educate the mass

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

• Information exchange is face-to-face

• Use of social media platforms

• Information is contained within the border of the community

• Oral tradition of communication

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

• Typewriter

• Smartphone

• Telegraph

• Television

Which age is characterized by the use of personal computers and mobile devices?

• Pre-Industrial Age

• Industrial Age

• Electronic Age

• New/Information Age

What is the significance of evaluating information from the internet?

• To find the most entertaining content

• To promote personal opinions

• To ensure the information is suitable for academic use

• To increase social media followers

Which of the following is an example of new media?

• Blog

• Television

• Newspaper

• Radio

What is the role of media as a watchdog?

• To entertain the public

• To inform citizens about local events

• To promote government policies

• To denounce wrongdoing and increase accountability

Which of the following is a source of information that is conceptualized and produced by indigenous people?

• Indigenous Media

• Social Media

• Library

• Internet

What is the primary function of the information function of media?

• To provide entertainment

• To educate the audience on facts

• To promote products

• To facilitate public opinion

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Electronic Age?

• Development of the printing press

• Use of social media

• Use of clay tablets

• Invention of the transistor