Q2 | 1st Summative Test in Media Information Literacy

A website is hacked, exposing millions of user passwords. Which challenge of media and information does this best exemplify?

• A. Privacy and security concerns

• B. Promoting democratic engagement

• C. Recognizing new business model

• D. Addressing the persistent skills gap

A citizen is afraid to post a critique of a government official, fearing legal action. What constitutional concern about anti-'fake news' law is this?

• It oversteps the role of the judiciary.

• It creates a powerful chilling effect.

• It clarifies all specific content offenses.

• It defines an inherently vague term.

The gap between people with and without Information and Communication Technologies is known as what?

• Unequal division in literacy

• Unfair distribution of gadgets

• The economic advantage difference

• The problem called digital divide

Republic Act 10175 is primarily focused on addressing which main category of illegal activity?

• Misuse of political authority in media

• Censorship of news reports and articles

• Cybercrimes against computer data systems

• Disputes regarding intellectual property rights

Why do legal experts oppose including the term "fake news" in the Philippine Constitution?

• It may stop criticism of government.

• It is considered an inherently vague term.

• It prevents all content-related offenses.

• It clearly defines specific legal offenses.

Which media opportunity acts as a "sword of watchdog" to protect the public's interest?

• The influence it has on the society.

• The capability for electronic learning.

• The promotion of a nation's tourism.

• The power it holds for the economy.

What is the highest level of thinking a media-literate person applies when judging the validity of a news source?

• Analyzing the source's background.

• Remembering the source's name.

• Synthesizing different article ideas.

• Evaluating the source's credibility.

If a journalist runs a story knowing a public figure's privacy is violated but argues it's for the common good, what is the core issue?

• Objectivity versus self-interest

• Ethical versus legal compliance

• Privacy versus public interest

• Advocacy versus strict neutrality.

What phenomenon occurs when cybercriminals use social media-gathered info to trick users into revealing sensitive data?

• Denial-of-service attack software.

• Phishing and social engineering.

• Unintended data platform breaches.

• Criminal identity theft offense.

Which entity is primarily responsible for defining and criminalizing specific media-related offenses in the Philippines?

• The constitutional role of the legislature

• The executive branch's public information office

• The judicial courts for immediate compliance.

• The police force for immediate enforcement.