Communication and Media Quiz

What do most people check first thing in the morning?

• A newspaper

• Their phone

• A book about ancient history

• Their mailbox on the door or the fence

Which of these is a type of social media?

• Email

• Instagram

• Watching a football match on TV

• Sending a letter by pigeon

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Writing an email

• Giving a thumbs-up

• Calling your friend

• Saying "good morning" to your cat

Which of these can spread news the fastest?

• A newspaper

• A message in a bottle

• A social media post

• Gossip at the university snack bar

What does "going viral" mean in media?

• You catch the flu after watching TV

• A video or post spreads quickly online

• A journalist writes a long article

• A radio station plays the same song all day

If you want to talk to your best friend who is on the other side of the world, what's the fastest way?

• Sending a letter

• Calling them on the phone

• Sending them a fax

• Whispering really, really loudly

Which of these news headlines is probably fake news?

• "Scientists discover a new planet"

• "Man in Australia wakes up as a cat after drinking too much coffee"

• "The Olympics will be held in Budapest in 2025"

• "Hungary wins a gold medal in swimming"

Complete the sentence: "A TV series with many episodes over several years is called a ______."

• Documentary

• Talk show

• Soap opera

• News report

Which of these is an example of written communication?

• A TV news report

• A tweet on Twitter/X

• A live football commentary

• Telling your teacher you forgot your homework

If someone posts a selfie on Instagram, what are they most likely hoping for?

• A job offer

• A comment from the Prime Minister

• Likes and comments from friends

• A free holiday to the Bahamas