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Media Literacy Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is page rank in a Google search?

a)

It is an algorithm used by Google Search to rank its search results

b)

It is a rank of how reliable links are in a Google Search

c)

It is a list of the best websites

d)

It is a label given to false information

2.

What is click restraint?

a)

It means to click on the first result that catches your eye.

b)

It is resisting the urge to immediately click on the first search result.

c)

It means something is an advertisement.

d)

It is the title of a credible news site.

3.

What is an algorithm?

a)

It is another word for an advertisement

b)

It is a process to eliminate unreliable sites

c)

It is information that is not true.

d)

It is a process or set of rules to be followed, especially by a computer.

4.

What is a domain?

a)

It is the address of your website that people type in the browser URL bar.

b)

It is another word for a search engine.

c)

It is where you live.

d)

It is a set of rules that computers follow.

5.

What is an example of a search engine?

a)

Bing

b)

Yahoo!

c)

Google

d)

All of the above

6.

Which is not another word for an advertisement?

a)

Sponsored content

b)

Paid post

c)

Branded content

d)

Click restraint

7.

What is a native advertisement?

a)

It's information that has been falsely shared.

b)

It's an ad that looks like the news content on the same page

c)

It is the most transparent method of advertising.

d)

It is the address for a website.

8.

What does it mean in journalism to be transparent?

a)

It means that something has been tampered with.

b)

It means that something is true.

c)

It means to hide information.

d)

It means to be clear and honest.

9.

What are some signs that something might be an opinion?

a)

It is in the 1st person ("I")

b)

The article says it's an Editorial.

c)

It uses strong, persuasive language

d)

All of the above

10.

What are some synonyms for an opinion article?

a)

Op-Ed

b)

Editorial

c)

Viewpoint

d)

All of the above

11.

If an account has been verified with a blue checkmark, it means...

a)

The account actually belongs to the person

b)

It is a reliable source

c)

It has been fact-checked

d)

It doesn't mean anything.

12.

If something is credible it...

a)

Is unbelievable

b)

Is trustworthy

c)

Is an opinion

d)

Is sketchy

13.

Which is an example of personalization?

a)

Getting Wikipedia as a top search result.

b)

Netflix suggesting new shows that I would like

c)

Google Maps showing me different routes

d)

Being able to sort my photos on my phone

14.

What is a filter bubble?

a)

It is how well you can filter out false information

b)

It is a list of the apps that you have purchased

c)

It is when you encounter media online that has been customized and personalized for you

d)

It is another word for an opinion