Text Information and Media Quiz

Text information and media is best defined as:

• Images used to convey a message

• Audio clips recorded for interviews

• Written, printed, or digital information that uses text to communicate meaning

• Motion graphics for films

Which of the following is a characteristic of text information and media?

• Static, linear, can be reproduced and shared in different formats

• Cannot be accessed online

• Exists only in handwritten form

• Always uses sound and images

Which of the following is an example of a text media format?

• Podcasts

• Videos

• E-books, newspapers, magazines, journals

• Radio news

A limitation of text media is:

• It is the fastest way to reach all audiences

• It relies on reader comprehension and may not appeal to non-readers

• It is always multimedia

• It can play sounds

A primary source of text information is:

• A student’s reaction paper

• An eyewitness diary of a historical event

• A blog that summarizes articles

• A meme

Text is considered visual because:

• It must be read aloud

• Its layout, size, and arrangement influence meaning

• It only exists as handwriting

• It never uses formatting

Which best shows text as visual?

• A long plain paragraph

• A newspaper headline in bold, large font to catch attention

• An audio file with no captions

• A podcast

Which of the following uses visual hierarchy in text layout?

• All text in the same size and weight

• Headlines in large bold letters, subheadings smaller, body text in normal font

• Random font sizes

• Only handwritten script

Which selection criterion refers to trustworthiness and accuracy?

• Timeliness

• Reliability and accuracy

• Cost

• Design

Selecting a recent publication relevant to current issues is based on:

• Timeliness

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Cost