WorksheetsMedia Literacy Vocabulary
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is page rank in a Google search?
It is an algorithm used by Google Search to rank its search results
It is a rank of how reliable links are in a Google Search
It is a list of the best websites
It is a label given to false information
What is click restraint?
It means to click on the first result that catches your eye.
It is resisting the urge to immediately click on the first search result.
It means something is an advertisement.
It is the title of a credible news site.
What is an algorithm?
It is another word for an advertisement
It is a process to eliminate unreliable sites
It is information that is not true.
It is a process or set of rules to be followed, especially by a computer.
What is a domain?
It is the address of your website that people type in the browser URL bar.
It is another word for a search engine.
It is where you live.
It is a set of rules that computers follow.
What is an example of a search engine?
Bing
Yahoo!
All of the above
Which is not another word for an advertisement?
Sponsored content
Paid post
Branded content
Click restraint
What is a native advertisement?
It's information that has been falsely shared.
It's an ad that looks like the news content on the same page
It is the most transparent method of advertising.
It is the address for a website.
What does it mean in journalism to be transparent?
It means that something has been tampered with.
It means that something is true.
It means to hide information.
It means to be clear and honest.
What are some signs that something might be an opinion?
It is in the 1st person ("I")
The article says it's an Editorial.
It uses strong, persuasive language
All of the above
What are some synonyms for an opinion article?
Op-Ed
Editorial
Viewpoint
All of the above
If an account has been verified with a blue checkmark, it means...
The account actually belongs to the person
It is a reliable source
It has been fact-checked
It doesn't mean anything.
If something is credible it...
Is unbelievable
Is trustworthy
Is an opinion
Is sketchy
Which is an example of personalization?
Getting Wikipedia as a top search result.
Netflix suggesting new shows that I would like
Google Maps showing me different routes
Being able to sort my photos on my phone
What is a filter bubble?
It is how well you can filter out false information
It is a list of the apps that you have purchased
It is when you encounter media online that has been customized and personalized for you
It is another word for an opinion
