MIL Q1 Pre-Exam Practice Test

Paolo uses a video-editing app to create educational clips for his school project. He chooses the right visuals, checks facts before adding captions, and publishes them on the most suitable platform for his audience.
Which literacies is Paolo applying?

• Only technology literacy, because he is using software.

• Only media literacy, because he understands how to deliver content to an audience.

• Media literacy and information literacy, because he blends audience awareness with fact-checking.

• All three literacies, because he understands content, verifies facts, and uses the tools.

A local government office posts an infographic on Facebook about disaster preparedness. The design is attractive, but the statistics are outdated.
Which literacy would help citizens MOST in responding correctly?

• Technology literacy, so they can share the infographic quickly.

• Media literacy, so they can critique the design elements.

• Information literacy, so they can verify the accuracy of the statistics.

• Media and information literacy, so they can both evaluate the content style and confirm facts.

During a research project, a student group gathers information from both online blogs and academic journals. They focus heavily on interesting blog posts because they are easier to read, without checking if the data is credible.
Which is the MOST accurate description of their literacy profile?

• Skilled in information literacy, but biased in media literacy.

• Skilled in technology literacy, but weak in information literacy.

• Skilled in media literacy, but weak in information literacy.

• Skilled in media literacy, but over-reliant on technology literacy.

Miguel reviews a viral TikTok video about climate change. He notices the background music creates urgency, but he also checks environmental data from reputable organizations before forming an opinion.
Which literacies did he apply?

• Information literacy only, because he verified facts.

• Media literacy and information literacy, because he analyzed presentation style and validated information.

• Media literacy only, because he focused on video elements.

• All three literacies, because he also used a device to watch the video.

A group of students decided to reenact ancient storytelling traditions by using a podcast app. They claimed it was “exactly the same” as the Prehistoric Age’s oral traditions. Which statement best explains why this is only partially correct?

• Both use the spoken word, but podcasts require digital technology and can reach a wider audience.

• Both rely on face-to-face interaction, making them completely identical.

• Both are limited to small communities with no written record.

• Podcasts are more authentic because they preserve voice indefinitely.

In the Industrial Age, printed newspapers were the main source of information. A modern activist insists that social media platforms serve the exact same role today. Which factor MOST challenges this claim?

• Newspapers and social media both require literacy to understand.

• Social media encourages slower, more reflective reading habits.

• Social media is faster but can spread misinformation more easily.

• Newspapers are free while social media is always paid.

During the Electronic Age, television united households around shared programs, reinforcing family bonding. Today, streaming services allow each person to watch separately. Which societal value is MOST at risk in this shift?

• Independence in choosing entertainment.

• Privacy in viewing habits.

• Shared experiences that strengthen relationships.

• Accessibility for rural communities.

A teacher argues that the New (Information) Age makes people more culturally aware because they can learn about other traditions instantly. Which counterpoint BEST challenges this optimistic view?

• Instant access can also lead to superficial understanding of cultures.

• People now reject learning about other cultures entirely.

• Cultural awareness was impossible before the Internet.

• Technology removes all cultural misunderstandings.

A student posts a viral video advocating environmental responsibility, inspired by a 1970s radio campaign. Which difference MOST affects the message’s social impact?

• Radio messages were always more persuasive than videos.

• Both reach the exact same audience size.

• Videos cannot create emotional connection like radio.

• The video can use visuals, sound, and interactivity to influence more senses.

A historian claims that the values promoted in the Prehistoric Age, Industrial Age, Electronic Age, and New Age are essentially the same — only the tools have changed. Which argument BEST refutes this?

• Every age had identical moral priorities regardless of media form.

• Technology only speeds up value transmission, not change it.

• Tools shape how values are communicated and which values gain priority.

• Values are fixed and do not depend on communication tools.