Media and Information Literacy Quiz

What is one major opportunity that media and information provide to society?

• encouraging misinformation

• facilitating global communication

• promoting digital divide

• limiting access to information

Which of the following is a challenge associated with the power of media?

• connecting people

• information overload

• enhancing education

• spreading awareness

How can individuals critically utilize media to drive positive social change?

• by restricting access to information

• by spreading unverified information

• by isolating opinions within echo chambers

• by promoting transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making

A news organization experiences a data breach, compromising the personal information of its subscribers. What should the organization prioritize to address this challenge effectively?

• invest only in innovation while overlooking security concerns

• focus on making its news articles more accessible to the public

• eliminate diversity in their news coverage to streamline operation

• implement stronger privacy policies and educate subscribers about online safety

Which of the following is a positive effect of media on individual cognitive development?

• promotes critical thinking skill

• leads to decreased attention span

• increases susceptibility to misinformation

• encourages passive consumption of information

How does media influence societal norms according to studies?

• It has no significant impact.

• It reinforces existing stereotypes.

• It eradicates cultural differences.

• It only affects younger generations.

What dimension of people media involves the ability to critically evaluate media messages?

• cognitive

• economic

• ethical

• technological

Ana is an aspiring artist who shares her work on social media to connect with others and gain feedback. How does people media contribute to shaping her social identity in this situation?

• by ensuring privacy in all her interactions

• by isolating her from artists and audiences of different cultures

• by limiting her exposure to diverse viewpoints and artistic styles

• by providing platforms for her to express herself and showcase her art

Which of the following is an example of categorizing people based on socioeconomic status?

• grouping people by their birth month

• grouping people by their favorite color

• grouping people based on their annual income

• grouping people by their preferred vacation destination

What is a primary reason for categorizing people by cultural background?

• to simplify communication

• to create division among different groups

• to ensure everyone wears the same clothing

• to promote cultural sensitivity and understanding