Media Audiences: Explore How Audiences Engage with Media Texts

Question 1

Which technique is **NOT** a valid method for collecting reliable data on audience characteristics and behaviors?

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Astrological analysis

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Website analytics

Question 2

Which audience measurement technique relies on a group of participants keeping a record of their media consumption?

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Audience panels

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Observation

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with a mass audience?

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Homogeneous in composition

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Large in size

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Geographically dispersed

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Passive in their reception of media messages

Question 4

In audience segmentation, which factor is widely recognized as crucial in Media Studies literature?

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Demographic characteristics (e.g., age, income, education)

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Type of media consumed (e.g., TV, print, online)

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Geographic location (e.g., urban, rural, region)

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Personal preferences (e.g., hobbies, interests, lifestyle)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a method used to measure audience size and engagement for traditional media like television and radio?

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Web analytics

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Audience measurement companies

Question 6

Which of the following factors is **not** considered when segmenting audiences for media consumption?

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Political stance

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Age and gender

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Lifestyle and interests

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Media consumption patterns

Question 7

What is a defining characteristic of a media audience?

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A group with a shared interest in a specific medium

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A fixed and unchanging entity

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A passive receiver of media messages

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Unaffected by cultural influences

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT commonly used to categorize media audiences?

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Social media usage

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Age

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Gender

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Income

Question 9

Which factor is typically NOT used when segmenting audiences for media purposes?

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Political affiliation

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Age

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Geographic location

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Personal interests

Question 10

Which audience measurement method uses a device to gather real-time data on a person's media consumption?

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Wearable tracking

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Face-to-face interviews

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Telephone surveys

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Focus groups

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an impact of social media on media audiences?

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Enhanced attention spans and increased tolerance for long-form content

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Increased fragmentation of audiences

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Greater interactivity and participation

Question 12

Which psychographic factor captures an individual's core beliefs, values, and attitudes?

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Personality

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Lifestyle

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Social Class

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Age

Question 13

Which media research technique entails analyzing media content to infer the intended audience?

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Content analysis

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Audience surveys

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Focus groups

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Audience panels

Question 14

Which technique measures audience engagement by tracking physiological responses to media using a device?

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Biometric measurement

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Panel surveys

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Web analytics

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Eye-tracking

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by media producers when segmenting their audience?

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Production budget

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Demographics

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Psychographics

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Media consumption habits

Question 16

How does social media primarily impact media audiences?

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Increased personalization of media experiences

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Reduced critical analysis of media content

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Replacement of traditional media platforms

Question 17

When segmenting audiences based on gender, which factor is most influential for media producers?

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Gender roles and stereotypes

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Age

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Income

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Lifestyle

Question 18

How can media producers effectively target specific ethnic groups while avoiding harmful stereotypes? Discuss the relationship between ethnicity, audience reception, and media strategies.

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Media producers can effectively target ethnic groups by utilizing cultural references, authentic casting, and avoiding harmful stereotypes.

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Ethnicity has no significant influence on how audiences interpret media messages.

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Media producers should always prioritize ethnicity when targeting specific audiences.

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Stereotyping and caricatures are acceptable methods for media producers to represent different ethnic groups.

Question 19

How do social media platforms leverage targeted advertising to influence user engagement?

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Tailoring advertisements to users' interests and demographics

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Restricting content visibility for specific user groups

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Charging users for access to content or features

Question 20

Which of these factors is NOT commonly used to segment audiences?

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Pet ownership

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Demographics

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Attitudes towards social issues

Question 21

Define the term 'media audience'.

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A collection of individuals who interact with media content across various platforms.

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A precisely defined demographic or target market that media creators strive to connect with.

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The aggregate number of individuals who encounter a specific media message.

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A passive group of consumers who lack influence over the content they consume.

Question 22

Which psychographic factor encompasses an individual's deeply held beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape their opinions and behaviors?

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Values and beliefs

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Lifestyle

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Personality

Question 23

Which of the following is a method specifically used to measure audience engagement with online media content?

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Web analytics

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Content analysis

Question 24

What is a key factor in understanding how media audiences are categorized?

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Psychographics

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Time of day

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Media ownership

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Political affiliation

Question 25

How does media literacy empower audiences to engage with media content? Discuss effective strategies for promoting media literacy and its implications for media producers and consumers.

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Media literacy empowers audiences by equipping them with critical thinking skills to analyze media messages, identify biases, and make informed decisions.

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Media literacy focuses on teaching media production techniques, allowing audiences to create their own content.

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Promoting media literacy involves implementing censorship measures to protect audiences from harmful media influences.

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Media literacy has no implications for media producers, as it only empowers audiences.

Question 26

How do audience feedback and user-generated content influence media production and distribution?

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They help producers understand audiences and create more engaging content.

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They have no impact.

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User-generated content is more valuable than audience feedback.

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They have no ethical implications.

Question 27

How do social media algorithms contribute to audience fragmentation and the formation of echo chambers?

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Social media algorithms reinforce existing beliefs and limit exposure to opposing viewpoints, contributing to echo chambers.

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Social media algorithms promote diverse content and reduce audience fragmentation.

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Social media algorithms have no significant impact on audience fragmentation or echo chambers.

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Social media algorithms encourage critical thinking and exposure to diverse perspectives.

Question 28

Identify the audience type that is specifically targeted by a media message.

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Primary audience

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Secondary audience

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Tertiary audience

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Captive audience

Question 29

Of the following media platforms, which offers the highest potential for audience interactivity?

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Social media

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Television

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Radio

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Print media

Question 30

What process involves the decoding and understanding of media messages by audiences?

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Reception analysis

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Genre theory

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Critical discourse analysis

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Semiotics

Question 31

Which characteristic is associated with a fragmented media audience?

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Varying interests and preferences

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High concentration on a single media outlet

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Limited access to diverse media platforms

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Uniform consumption patterns

Question 32

Identify the ethical consideration that arises when media content targets vulnerable audiences, such as children.

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Protecting privacy

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Avoiding sensationalism

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Promoting inclusivity

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Ensuring accuracy

Question 33

Which research method is commonly used to gather data on audience reception?

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Focus groups

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Content analysis

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Survey research

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Ethnographic observation

Question 34

Identify the organization responsible for regulating the broadcasting sector in the United Kingdom.

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Ofcom

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BBC

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ITV

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Channel 4

Question 35

Which process describes how audiences interpret media texts?

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Decoding

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Encoding

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Reception

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Negotiation

Question 36

How does media contribute to the formation of audience identity?

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Media offers relatable role models and cultural norms that influence self-perception and belonging.

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Audiences actively resist media representations to shape their identities.

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Media's impact on audience identity is minimal.

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Audience identity is solely determined by personal experiences and social interactions.

Question 37

In media research, what is the process by which media organizations define and categorize specific audience groups known as?

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Audience segmentation

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Audience construction

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Audience profiling

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Audience measurement

Question 38

Active audiences are characterized by their:

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Selective exposure and critical engagement

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High levels of passivity

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Low attention spans

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Preference for traditional media

Question 39

Which theory suggests that audiences actively negotiate meanings from media texts based on their experiences and social contexts?

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Reception theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Uses and gratifications theory

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Cultivation theory

Question 40

The concept of 'audience flow' refers to:

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The movement of audiences between different media platforms and content

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The use of big data to track audience behavior

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The regulation of media content by government bodies

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The way media organizations target specific demographics

Question 41

The concept of 'mass media' is traditionally associated with:

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Large, undifferentiated audiences

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Narrowcasting and personalized content

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Interactive and participatory media

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Audiences defined by their cultural identities

Question 42

The concept of 'audience convergence' refers to:

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The increasing similarity of media audiences across platforms

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The fragmentation of media audiences into niche groups

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The decline of traditional media in favor of digital platforms

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The convergence of media ownership and control

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing audience interpretations of media texts?

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The political affiliation of the audience

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Personal experiences and values

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Age and gender

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The genre of the text

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of an active audience?

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They interpret media texts critically and make their own meanings.

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They decode media texts passively without critical analysis.

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They are not influenced by the media.

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They have no power to resist the media.

Question 45

What is the key difference between a primary audience and a secondary audience?

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A primary audience is the target audience, while a secondary audience is not.

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A secondary audience is the target audience, while a primary audience is not.

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There is no significant difference between a primary audience and a secondary audience.

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A primary audience is always larger than a secondary audience.

Question 46

What is the primary role of audience feedback in media production?

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It helps producers understand how their media texts are being received and make improvements.

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It allows producers to make changes to their media texts before they are released.

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It is not typically used by producers.

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It is only used for educational purposes.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a known factor influencing audience interpretations of media texts?

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Personal Finances

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Cultural background

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Age

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Media literacy

Question 48

According to the concept of the "active audience", audiences are viewed as:

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Active constructors of meaning

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Passive recipients of media messages

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Easily manipulated by media producers

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Uninformed about media practices

Question 49

The "spiral of silence" hypothesis suggests that:

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Individuals are less likely to express opinions if they perceive themselves to be in the minority

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Individuals are more likely to express opinions if they perceive themselves to be in the majority

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Individuals are more likely to express opinions if exposed to a variety of viewpoints

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Individuals are less likely to express opinions if exposed to opposing viewpoints

Question 50

The concept of "framing" refers to:

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How media producers present information to audiences

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How audiences interpret media texts

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How media texts are produced and consumed

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How social media influencers shape public opinion

Question 51

The Birmingham School of Cultural Studies argued that audiences are:

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Active negotiators of meaning

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Passive receivers of media messages

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Uncritical consumers of media content

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Controlled by the media

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a niche audience??

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Adults who read The Economist

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Teenagers who listen to pop music

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People who watch daytime television

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Children who play video games

Question 53

The concept of "active engagement" in media consumption refers to:

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Critically evaluating media content and forming independent judgments

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Uncritically accepting media messages

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Seeking out media sources affirming existing beliefs

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Avoiding exposure to media with opposing viewpoints

Question 54

How does media literacy empower audiences in the modern media landscape?

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It provides critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate media messages.

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It focuses on technical skills for accessing and using media technologies.

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It encourages passive media consumption without question.

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It is irrelevant in the current media environment.

Question 55

How do globalization's transnational media flows and cross-cultural influences impact media audiences' content consumption patterns and preferences?

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Transnational media flows and cross-cultural influences can influence audience consumption patterns and preferences by introducing new ideas, challenging norms, and fostering cultural exchange.

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Transnational media flows have little effect on local audience preferences.

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Audiences have no influence on the creation or consumption of global media content.

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Globalization leads to a uniform global media landscape, resulting in identical audience preferences worldwide.

Question 56

How do audience expectations and past experiences influence their understanding and reactions to media content?

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Audience expectations and past experiences actively shape how audiences make sense of media content.

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Audience expectations and past experiences have little to no effect on their interpretations.

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Audience expectations and past experiences only affect passive audiences, while active audiences are completely unaffected.

Question 57

The process by which audiences create meaning from media texts is known as:

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Reception theory

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Media effects theory

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Gatekeeping theory

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Agenda-setting theory

Question 58

The theory that suggests that the media can influence the order in which issues are considered important by the public is known as:

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Agenda-setting theory

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Reception theory

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Gatekeeping theory

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Media effects theory

Question 59

Which of the following is a method used by media organizations to control the flow of information by deciding which stories to cover and how to present them?

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Gatekeeping

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Framing

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Priming

Question 60

The theory that suggests that the media can influence our behavior is known as:

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Media effects theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Reception theory

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Gatekeeping theory

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences audience interpretation of media texts?

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The weather

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Social and cultural background

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Personal experiences and beliefs

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Media literacy

Question 62

The concept of the 'active audience' suggests that audiences:

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Are not passive recipients of media messages, but rather actively engage with and interpret them

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Are unable to critically evaluate media content

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Are always influenced by media messages

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of audience segmentation based on demographic characteristics?

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Age

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Geographic

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Behavioral

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Psychographic

Question 64

The 'hypodermic needle' model of media effects assumes that audiences are:

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Highly susceptible to media messages and directly influenced by them

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Active and selective in their media consumption

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Resistant to media persuasion

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Critical and analytical of media content