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Media Literacy Key Words

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?

a)
AI is the study of human behavior.
b)
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines.
c)
AI refers to advanced programming languages.
d)
AI is a type of computer hardware.
2.

A ________________ is a data-tracking system in which an individual's internet search history and browsing habits are used to present them with similar or related material on social media or other platforms.

a)

Algorithm

b)

Artificial Intelligence

c)

Bias

d)

Source

3.

What is Bias?

a)

Prejudice in favor of or against something, usually considered to be in an unfair way.

b)

Fake information presented by social media

c)

Not knowing the difference between reality and false perception.

4.

Providing false information to deceive others is called-

a)

Misinformation

b)

Dystopia

c)

Distortion

d)

Disinformation

5.

Unknowingly believing wrong information is an example of -

a)

Disinformation

b)

Misinformation

c)

Prejudice

d)

Bias

6.

false information that is broadcast or published as news for fraudulent or politically motivated purposes.

a)

Credibility

b)
fake news
c)

Clickbait

d)
real news
7.

What does credibility mean?

a)
Credibility refers to the ability to perform tasks effectively.
b)

Credibility is the state of being popular and well-known.

c)

Credibility means the quality of being trusted and believed in.

d)
Credibility means having a strong opinion on various topics.
8.

What is a source?

a)
A source is a method of communication.
b)
A source is a type of computer software.
c)
A source is an origin or provider of information or materials.
d)
A source is a form of artistic expression.
9.

What is clickbait?

a)

Text or thumbnail link designed to attract attention.

b)

News or video many to show a political side.

10.

What is propaganda?

a)

Propaganda is a type of entertainment

b)

Propaganda is neutral, non-biased information

c)

Propaganda is biased or misleading information

d)

Propaganda is a form of artistic expression

11.

The rapid spread of content online is known as-

a)

Biased

b)

Influenced

c)

Clickbait

d)

Viral

12.

What is an influencer?

a)

A program that spreads content across many social platforms.

b)

A person who shares insights, reviews and content.

c)

A social media company owner

d)

An algorithm that brings liked content to a user.

13.

A realistic but fake image, audio, or video of a person saying or doing something they never actually did.

a)

Deep Fake

b)

Misinformation

c)

Propaganda

d)

Source

14.

What is a troll (on the internet)?

a)

A person who spreads reliable information

b)

A person posting inflammatory information for reactions.

c)

A person posting live video content to get attention.

d)

A fictional creature depicted as a giant or a dwarf.

15.

Investigating something in order to verify truthful info is-

a)

Fact-Checking

b)

Truth-Checking

c)

Reliability

d)

Verified

16.

The title of an article, video, or picture is known as a-

a)

Algorithm

b)

Artificial Intelligence

c)

Headline

17.

Evaluating a source by leaving a webpage and researching the publisher, claims, and other trusted websites is called___________ _____________.

(a)  

18.

Impartial, not taking sides, or not having strong opinions is called-

a)

Neutral

b)

Biased

c)

Skewed

d)

Reliable

19.

Something paid for by an advertiser or company is called-

a)

Propaganda

b)

Headline

c)

Viral Content

d)

Sponsored Content

20.

What is a legislator?

a)

A legislator is a lawyer.

b)
A legislator is a lawmaker.
c)
A legislator is a citizen.
d)
A legislator is a judge.
21.

What is Media Literacy?

a)

the ability to analyze credibility of media content

b)

the ability to memorize media content.

c)

the technical skills of using devices to access media content

d)

the study of historical media trends.