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WorksheetsUnit 5_News and Media Literacy
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is copyright?
a)
A type of food
b)
Legal right that grants the creator exclusive rights to their work.
c)
A type of software
d)
A form of currency
2.
What is public domain?
a)
Private domain
b)
Restricted access content
c)
Creative works not protected by intellectual property laws
d)
Works protected by intellectual property laws
3.
What is fair use?
a)
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows the use of copyrighted material for any purpose.
b)
Fair use is a legal doctrine that only applies to non-profit organizations.
c)
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for certain purposes.
d)
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows unlimited use of copyrighted material without permission.
4.
Identify the purpose of the Four Factors of Fair Use.
a)
To determine the length of a copyright term
b)
To determine whether a particular use of copyrighted material is allowed to be used.
c)
To calculate the cost of licensing copyrighted material
d)
To assess the quality of a research paper
5.
What is a real-world example that demonstrates when fair use is allowed?
a)
Reproducing a song and claiming it as your own
b)
Copying a movie and distributing it for profit
c)
Using an entire copyrighted book without permission
d)
Using a small portion of a copyrighted book for educational purposes in the classroom.
6.
What is a real-world example that demonstrates when fair use is NOT allowed?
a)
Using a popular song in a school project without permission
b)
Using a copyrighted image in a personal blog without attribution
c)
Using a popular song in a commercial advertisement without obtaining the necessary licenses.
d)
Using a movie clip in a non-profit educational presentation without consent
7.
Define breaking news.
a)
Breaking news is old information that is no longer relevant.
b)
Breaking news is information that is not considered important or significant.
c)
Breaking news is information that has been verified and confirmed.
d)
Breaking news is newly received information that is currently developing or evolving and is considered important or significant.
8.
Why do news outlets want to be the first to report breaking news?
a)
To avoid being the first to report breaking news
b)
To confuse viewers and lose credibility
c)
To collaborate with competitors and share news
d)
To attract more viewers, gain credibility, and stay ahead of competitors.
9.
What are clues of false or incomplete information I might find in news stories?
a)
Consistent reports, detailed information, multiple perspectives
b)
Minimal errors, transparent reporting, thorough fact-checking
c)
Look for lack of credible sources, sensationalized headlines, biased language, lack of context or background information, and conflicting reports.
d)
Accurate sources, unbiased language, well-researched content
10.
What are the consequences of reacting right away to breaking news alerts? Chose the BEST answer.
a)
Encouraging knee-jerk reactions
b)
Spreading misinformation, panic, and making hasty decisions without verifying the accuracy of the news.
c)
Creating a sense of urgency
d)
Fueling the spread of fake news
11.
Who is a content creator?
a)
A content creator is someone who solely edits existing content without creating new material
b)
A content creator is someone who exclusively focuses on social media marketing
c)
A content creator is someone who produces and distributes content across various platforms.
d)
A content creator is someone who only consumes content without producing any
12.
Who is a content consumer?
a)
An individual who designs content
b)
A person who creates content
c)
Someone who moderates content
d)
An individual who consumes or engages with content created by content creators.
13.
What is plagiarism?
a)
Plagiarism is the act of creating original work without any references.
b)
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work with proper attribution.
c)
Plagiarism is the act of paraphrasing someone else's work without citation.
d)
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution or permission.
14.
Is it possible to know if an online image is real or fake?
a)
Sometimes
b)
Yes
c)
Maybe
d)
No
15.
What is a reverse search on an online photo?
a)
Using an image to find similar images online.
b)
Scanning a physical photo to upload online.
c)
Typing a description to find an image online.
d)
Using an image to find similar videos online.
16.
What is newsworthiness?
a)
Newsworthiness refers to the act of recycling old news stories.
b)
Newsworthiness is the process of creating fake news for entertainment purposes.
c)
Newsworthiness is the criteria used by news organizations to determine what is considered worth reporting on.
d)
Newsworthiness is the term used to describe news articles that are not based on facts.
17.
What is quality journalism?
a)
Quality journalism is characterized by promoting propaganda, misinformation, and unethical practices.
b)
Quality journalism is characterized by sensationalism, clickbait, and biased reporting.
c)
Quality journalism is characterized by plagiarism, fake news, and lack of fact-checking.
d)
Quality journalism is characterized by thorough research, fact-checking, unbiased reporting, and adherence to ethical standards.
18.
How can I determine the credibility of sources?
a)
Evaluate factors such as author expertise, publication date, references, bias, and reputation of the source.
b)
Consider the font size of the text
c)
Check the number of social media shares
d)
Look for the use of emojis in the content
19.
What is one of the five freedoms protected by The First Amendment?
a)
Freedom of speech
b)
Freedom of silence
c)
Freedom of secrecy
d)
Freedom of censorship
20.
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
a)
Misinformation is intentional, while disinformation is unintentional.
b)
Misinformation is always harmful, while disinformation is harmless.
c)
Misinformation is unintentional, while disinformation is intentional.
d)
Misinformation and disinformation are the same thing.
21.
What is misinformation?
a)
Information that is only shared on social media platforms
b)
False or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally or deliberately.
c)
Accurate information that is spread unintentionally
d)
True or accurate information that is spread intentionally
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