Media and Information Literacy Q1

Codes are rules or generally accepted ways/technique to construct meaning in media products.

• True
• False

Media Language is comprised of codes, conventions that indicate the meaning of media messages to an audience.

• True
• False

Which of the following best explains the impact of the printing press on society during the 15th century?

• It allowed people to communicate instantly across long distances.

•  It made books more accessible, increasing literacy and knowledge sharing.

• It replaced oral traditions with digital storytelling.

• It introduced social media platforms for public discourse.

How did the transition from the Electronic Age to the Digital Age change the way people consume media?

• People became less interested in visual content.

• Media consumption became slower and more selective.

• Users gained the ability to interact with and create media content.

• Media was only accessible through government channels.

Which media form was most responsible for shaping public opinion during the early 20th century?

• Cave paintings

• Social media posts      

• Radio broadcasts

• Papyrus scrolls

A school uses various media to communicate with students: Printed newsletters, School radio announcements, Official Facebook page and Interactive learning apps. Which of the following statements correctly categorizes the types of media used by the school?

• All are examples of traditional media.

•  Only the Facebook page and apps are digital media.

• The radio and Facebook page are both broadcast media.

• Newsletters and apps are both examples of new media.

A student watches a documentary on television and then reads an online article about it. What types of media are being used?

• Broadcast and digital media    

• Traditional and oral media

• Print and interactive media

• Digital and interpersonal media

In a research  for a School Project, a student is preparing a report on climate change. They gather information from: A government website, A blog written by an environmental activist, A peer-reviewed, scientific journal and a viral social media post. Which source is most likely to provide verified and evidence-based information?

• The blog written by an activist

• The viral social media post

•  The peer-reviewed scientific journal

• The government website

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of a media or information source?

• To ensure the source is entertaining     

• To avoid reading long articles

• To follow popular trends

• To make informed decisions based on accurate information

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook summarizing historical events

• A documentary about World War II

• A soldier’s diary from World War II    

• A blog post analyzing a news article