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MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A viral post on Facebook claims that a celebrity has died, but no major news outlet reports it. What should you do first?

a)

Share it to inform others

b)

Ignore and scroll past it

c)

Check reliable news sources before believing it

d)

Comment to ask if it’s true

2.

You’re assigned to write a research paper. Which literacy helps you determine whether your online sources are credible?

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Digital ethics

3.

A student edits a TikTok video using trending audio to express a social issue responsibly. This demonstrates:

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Media literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Both B and C

4.

You notice that a news headline is very emotional and lacks a clear source. What should a media-literate person do?

a)

React angrily in the comments

b)

Believe it right away

c)

Fact-check and evaluate the credibility of the content

d)

Report it without reading

5.

During a class debate, you use statistics from verified websites to support your argument. This shows:

a)

Information literacy

b)

Media literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Social literacy

6.

A student uploads copyrighted music into his vlog without permission. Which responsible use principle did he ignore?

a)

Privacy

b)

Intellectual property rights

c)

Digital safety

d)

Cyber ethics

7.

An influencer promotes a product by exaggerating its benefits to gain sales. What should a media-literate viewer recognize?

a)

Emotional appeal

b)

Logical reasoning

c)

Scientific evidence

d)

Personal bias

8.

Your classmate believes all content on TikTok is reliable. As a media and information literate individual, you should:

a)

Agree since TikTok is popular

b)

Explain that popularity doesn’t guarantee accuracy

c)

Report your classmate to the teacher

d)

Ignore the statement

9.

You receive an email saying you won a smartphone, but it asks for personal details. What should you do?

a)

Reply with your address

b)

Delete or mark as spam

c)

Forward it to friends

d)

Post it on social media

10.

Students using Google Docs to collaborate on a group project demonstrate:

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Communication literacy

11.

Reading both sides of a political issue before forming an opinion shows:

a)

Bias

b)

Media literacy

c)

Digital addiction

d)

Information avoidance

12.

A student properly cites all sources in her research paper. This shows:

a)

Media bias

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Ethical information use

d)

Propaganda

13.

What role does media play when people use it to express opinions on national issues?

a)

Entertainment

b)

Political and social influence

c)

Manipulation

d)

Advertising

14.

An online user checks the publication date and author before reading an article. This demonstrates:

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Emotional literacy

d)

None of the above

15.

Sharing fake news without checking the facts can lead to:

a)

Informed citizens

b)

Misinformation and panic

c)

Truthful awareness

d)

None of the above

16.

A photo is digitally edited to mislead people about a political protest. This is an example of:

a)

Ethical journalism

b)

Photo manipulation

c)

Fair use

d)

Data accuracy

17.

Watching the evening news to stay informed about the world is an example of:

a)

Media consumption

b)

Media creation

c)

Media manipulation

d)

Information disorder

18.

A teacher warns students not to overshare on social media. Which value is being emphasized?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Digital safety and privacy

c)

Media bias

d)

Technological access

19.

During the pandemic, people relied on credible sites like DOH or WHO for updates. This reflects:

a)

Media manipulation

b)

Information literacy

c)

Social entertainment

d)

Cyberbullying

20.

A responsible content creator verifies facts before uploading videos. This practice shows:

a)

Sensationalism

b)

Digital citizenship

c)

Cyber ethics violation

d)

Media bias

21.

When students analyze advertisements for persuasive techniques, they are practicing:

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Visual art

22.

A student creates an infographic using Canva to summarize her research. What literacies are combined?

a)

Information and technology literacy

b)

Media and communication literacy

c)

Art and visual literacy

d)

Social and cultural literacy

23.

If someone believes that everything seen online is true, what is lacking?

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Technology literacy

d)

Both A and B

24.

You create a vlog to raise awareness about climate change using verified data. This shows:

a)

Irresponsible media use

b)

Information distortion

c)

Responsible media production

d)

Media bias

25.

A viral post contains misleading information about vaccines. As a media literate individual, you should:

a)

Report and avoid sharing it

b)

Share it to warn others

c)

Comment “fake news” immediately

d)

Create memes about it

26.

Students using AI tools to summarize articles must ensure that they:

a)

Copy outputs directly

b)

Verify information accuracy and cite sources

c)

Post outputs on social media

d)

Avoid reading articles

27.

Which of the following is an example of responsible online behavior?

a)

Trolling others during debates

b)

Sharing verified educational content

c)

Posting others’ private photos

d)

Using false identities online

28.

Using search engines effectively and refining keywords to find relevant data shows:

a)

Media literacy

b)

Information literacy

c)

Communication skills

d)

Technical creativity

29.

A news organization spreads false information to gain profit. This is an example of:

a)

Ethical journalism

b)

Media bias and misinformation

c)

Truthful reporting

d)

None of the above

30.

Being media and information literate helps individuals to:

a)

Believe everything online

b)

Participate actively and responsibly in society

c)

Avoid using technology

d)

Focus only on entertainment