AOT 5 Final Exam

Which of the following is most likely to influence public behavior?

• A middle school science textbook

• A breaking news story on television

• A personal conversation with a close

• A billboard advertising a new product

Which of the following is NOT likely to influence one’s perception of media?

• The way information is interpreted in a news story

• The source of information

• The prior knowledge or opinions of the audience

• The type of paper used to print a newspaper

Which of the following is an example of media influencing perceptions?

• A news report about a natural disaster

• A commercial about a new toy

• A weekly weather broadcast predicting rain

• A documentary about ancient civilizations

Which of the following scenarios illustrates accidental misinformation?

• A political campaign spreads false information about an opponent to gain an advantage.

• A website publishes a sensational story to attract more visitors.

• A social media influencer promotes a health product by only mentioning its benefits.

• A news channel shares a weather forecast that later turns out to be wrong.

What evidence is it that this was an example of accidental misinformation?

A news channel shares a weather forecast that later turns out to be wrong.

• The information shared was not intentionally false but turned out to be incorrect later.

• The false information was created and shared knowingly to deceive people.

Your teacher asks you to create a presentation about space exploration. You find a website with great information. What is the best way to use this information ethically?

• Copy the information into your slides and mention the website during your presentation.

• Paraphrase the information in your own words and include the website as a source on a reference slide.

• Copy and paste the key facts directly into your slides to save time, without listing the website.

• Use the information but include the website’s logo on the slides instead of citing it directly.

A commercial for a new energy drink claims: "Our drink contains natural fruit flavors, just like freshly squeezed orange juice. So, it's just as healthy as your morning juice!" Which logical fallacy is being used?

• Bandwagon

• False equivalence

• Appeal to emotion

• Red herring

An advertisement for a luxury sports car shows a well-dressed person driving along a scenic mountain road, with a narrator emphasizing performance and style. Who is the most likely target audience for this ad?

• Teenagers looking for their first car.

• People who value expensive vehicles.

• Families searching for a reliable and spacious car.

• Mechanics looking for tools to repair cars.

Which step of the problem-solving process involves brainstorming multiple possible ways to address the issue?

• Generate alternative solutions.

• Identify the problem.

• Analyze outcomes.

• Determine the size and scope of the problem.

A company notices a drop in customer satisfaction. Which of the following is the best way to use data to understand the issue?

• Adjust pricing strategies immediately without reviewing sales data or customer concerns in depth.

• Collect and analyze customer feedback, purchases, and complaints to identify key patterns.

• Conduct a review of recent purchases because trends will remain the same over time.

• Survey a selected group of customers and focus on positive responses.