Which of the following is a function of the media in society?

• a) Entertainment

• b) Information dissemination

• c) Persuasion

• d) All of the above

What invention allowed mass production of books and newspapers during the Industrial Age?

• a) Typewriter

• b) Printing press

• c) Telegraph

• d) Television

Which of the following is an example of traditional media?

• a) Facebook

• b) Blog post

• c) Newspaper

• d) Podcast

New media refers to:

• a) Digital and interactive media

• b) Printed newspapers and magazines

• c) Radio and television

• d) Smoke signals

Which of the following best describes media convergence?

• a) The merging of different media platforms

• b) The end of traditional media

• c) A new form of advertising

• d) The invention of the telephone

What is the primary purpose of journalism?

• a) To entertain viewers

• b) To spread rumors

• c) To provide accurate and fair information

• d) To create viral content

Which characteristic makes new media different from traditional media?

• a) New media is interactive and allows instant feedback

• b) New media is slower in delivering news

• c) New media is only available in print form

• d) New media relies only on radio broadcasting

What type of media was dominant during the Electronic Age?

• a) Cave paintings

• b) Social media

• c) Television and radio

• d) Smartphones

The Information Age is mainly characterized by:

• a) The rise of social media, digital content, and the internet

• b) The use of radio broadcasts for communication

• c) The invention of the steam engine

• d) The use of telegraphs for messages

Which of the following domains would most likely provide credible information about a government policy?

• a) .gov

• b) .com

• c) .net

• d) .biz