Assessment

Which of the following is considered a medium of learning?

• A. Chalk

• B. Blackboard

• C. Video lecture

• D. Projector

Answer explanation

C- A video lecture conveys knowledge through visual and auditory elements and involves human intervention (scripting, recording). It’s more than just a tool it's a medium for communication.

What does “rich media” refer to in education?

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  A. Expensive technology
  

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  B. Content with text and images only
  

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  C. Media combining multiple formats like text, audio, and video
  

• D. Media with advertisements

Answer explanation

C - Rich media integrate various media formats, enhancing engagement and understanding. It combines several communication modes for deeper learning.

Which medium offers the most interactivity for learners?

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  A. Printed textbook
  

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  B. Podcast
  

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  C. Simulation software
  

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  D. Poster
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- Simulations allow learners to manipulate variables and see real-time effects, encouraging active participation rather than passive observation.

Which senses are primarily used to interpret media?

• A. Taste and smell
  

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  B. Touch and balance
  

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  C. Sight and sound
  

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  D. Smell and hearing
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- Explanation: The passage explains that we use senses like sound and sight to interpret different media formats, such as audio, video, and text.

5. What do text, graphics, audio, and video act as in communication?

• A. Forms of entertainment
  

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  B. Media channels
  

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  C. Communication theories
  

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  D. Educational strategies
  

Answer explanation

Answer: B- Explanation: These elements are described as "media channels" that convey meaning by representing ideas and images.

What is required for a medium to convey meaning?

• A. Artificial intelligence
  

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  B. Hardware devices
  

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  C. Human intervention
  

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  D. Sound technology
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- The passage emphasizes the roles of creators and receivers, both of whom must intervene to construct and interpret media.

Who are the two main actors involved in media communication?

• A. Producer and editor
  

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  B. Creator and receiver
  

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  B. Creator and receiver
  

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  D. Artist and scientist
  

Answer explanation

Answer: B- Media involves intervention by the 'creator' (who constructs the message) and the 'receiver' (who interprets it).

What role does technology play in media?

• A. It is the entire media system
  

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  B. It is a substitute for human creativity
  

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  C. It is just one element of media
  

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  D. It controls all educational media
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- The passage clarifies that while media depend on technology, media include more—like symbols, formats, and human interpretation.

What feature of Twitter is highlighted as a unique media format?

• A. Username
  

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  B. The news feed
  

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  C. 140-character limit
  

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  D. Retweet function
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- The character limit is a symbol system created to shape how communication occurs on the platform.

What distinguishes the Internet as a medium, not just a technology?

• A. It works on all devices
  

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  B. It requires electricity
  

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  C. It includes interaction and interpretation

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  D. It stores data
  

Answer explanation

Answer: C- The Internet allows both creation and interpretation of content, which makes it a medium rather than just infrastructure.