Media Literacy Quizzes for Year 6 English Comprehensive School

Question 1

Which of these is a negative consequence of social media on personal identity and social interactions?

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Reduced face-to-face interactions and real-world experiences

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Increased opportunities for self-expression and creativity

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Enhanced social connections and support

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Improved access to information and diverse perspectives

Question 2

How can media coverage of certain groups influence people's perceptions of those groups?

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It can reinforce stereotypes and bias.

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It can lead to more balanced views.

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It has no impact on people's thoughts.

Question 3

How can media promote diversity and inclusion?

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By challenging stereotypes and showcasing people from diverse backgrounds interacting positively.

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By only showing people from certain backgrounds and cultures, implying they are the only ones who matter.

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By avoiding featuring people from different backgrounds because it can be confusing.

Question 4

In the digital age, where misinformation is widespread, how does media literacy empower us to become more informed and critical thinkers?

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Media literacy equips us to recognize and analyze diverse viewpoints and biases in media messages.

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Media literacy implies we should distrust all media information.

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Media literacy is only relevant to media professionals.

Question 5

How does media influence public opinion? Consider both its potential to drive positive change and the risks of manipulation and bias.

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Media can both shape and reflect public opinion, with the potential for positive change while also considering the risks of manipulation and bias.

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Media solely shapes public opinion, as people only consume information provided by the media.

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Media only reflects public opinion, accurately representing the views of the majority.

Question 6

How does the media shape our understanding of different cultures and viewpoints?

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The media provides diverse cultural information, fostering understanding.

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The media can present biased or limited cultural perspectives, leading to misconceptions.

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The media has no influence on our cultural understanding; we rely solely on personal experiences.

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The media consistently offers accurate and unbiased cultural information.

Question 7

How does the ownership and control of media impact what we see and hear in the media?

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It can influence the selection and presentation of stories.

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It has little to no effect.

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It ensures a wide range of perspectives are represented.

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It guarantees the accuracy and fairness of news reporting.

Question 8

How does media affect children and young people? Think about both the good and bad things that can happen.

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Media can make it harder for kids to pay attention and do well in school.

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Media can help kids learn new things and see the world in different ways.

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Media doesn't really affect kids' social and emotional development.

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Media is always good for kids because it's fun and educational.

Question 9

What are the three main purposes of media?

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To inform, to entertain, to persuade

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To educate, to entertain, to inform

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To inform, to persuade, to entertain

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To entertain, to educate, to persuade

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a way to be a critical media consumer?

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Only believing information that you agree with

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Evaluating the source of information

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Checking for bias

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Looking for multiple perspectives

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of media that we use to get information?

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DVDs

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Newspapers

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Television

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Websites

Question 12

How does media literacy help in a democratic society?

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Helps citizens to make informed decisions based on reliable information

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Gives control over the spread of information to a select few

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Encourages people to accept only one viewpoint

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Provides entertainment and distraction

Question 13

When is persuasive language commonly used in media?

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In advertisements

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In news reports

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In scientific articles

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In historical accounts

Question 14

What is the best way to use media responsibly?

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Think critically about what you see and hear

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Avoid using media

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Believe everything you see or hear

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Only use social media

Question 15

How does media literacy help us make smart choices?

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By teaching us to judge sources

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By giving us all the information we need

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By making us more biased

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By eliminating the need to think for ourselves

Question 16

Bias in media refers to:

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When media outlets present only one perspective on an issue

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When media outlets fairly present both sides of an issue

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When media outlets share their opinions on an issue

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When media outlets use emotional language

Question 17

Citizen journalism involves:

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Ordinary individuals reporting on news events

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Professional journalists reporting news events

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Government agencies reporting news events

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Celebrities reporting news events

Question 18

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts can be proven, opinions cannot

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Opinions are based on evidence, facts are not

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Facts are subjective, opinions are objective

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There is no difference

Question 19

Which of the following is a responsible way to use social media?

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Fact-checking information

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Sharing personal information

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Cyberbullying

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Spreading rumours

Question 20

Which skill is NOT associated with media literacy?

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Memorizing facts about media

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Evaluating different perspectives

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Identifying media bias

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Understanding different media formats

Question 21

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of information in the media?

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To avoid being misled by false or biased information

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To understand the perspective of the media source

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To find entertainment value in the media message

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To share the information with others

Question 22

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is verifiable, while an opinion is not.

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not.

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A fact is subjective, while an opinion is objective.

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion.

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a responsible use of media?

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Using the internet to research a topic

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Spending hours on social media without a purpose

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Sharing fake news articles

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Watching violent movies to relieve stress

Question 24

What is the primary role of the media in a democracy?

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To inform the public

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To entertain the public

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To control the public

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To promote the interests of the government

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a headline in a news article?

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To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read

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To fully summarize the content of the article

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To clearly state the author's opinion on the topic

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To provide a full analysis of the article's arguments

Question 26

Which of the following is a commonly used persuasive technique in advertising?

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Including testimonials from satisfied customers

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Providing a balanced presentation of both pros and cons

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Stating facts and statistics that may not be verifiable

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Avoiding the use of persuasive language

Question 27

What is the key difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts are based on evidence or observations, while opinions are based on personal beliefs

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Facts are always subjective, while opinions are always objective

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Facts are less important than opinions.

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Facts and opinions are the same thing

Question 28

What is the main difference between news and entertainment?

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News reports on factual events, while entertainment is primarily intended to be enjoyable

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Entertainment is more important than news.

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News and entertainment are essentially the same thing.

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There is no difference between news and entertainment

Question 29

What is the central idea of media literacy?

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To understand how the media operates and its impact on society

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To be able to create and produce media content professionally

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To use media solely for entertainment purposes

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To avoid using media altogether

Question 30

Media can significantly impact society, but what is something it cannot do?

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Control people's thoughts and beliefs

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Raise awareness about important issues

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Inspire people to take action

Question 31

Which of the following is different from other options?

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Playground

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Television

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Radio

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Newspaper

Question 32

Which of these is NOT an important part of being media literate?

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Remembering everything you see in the media

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Knowing the goals and opinions behind certain media

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Figuring out if information is reliable

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Seeing how messages are communicated

Question 33

What's the main reason for making a documentary?

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To give information and teach people about a topic

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To have fun and tell an exciting story

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To convince people to do something

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To sell a product or service

Question 34

What's the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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Primary sources give firsthand information, while secondary sources give information from other sources.

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Secondary sources give firsthand information, while primary sources give information from other sources.

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Both primary and secondary sources provide firsthand information.

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Neither primary nor secondary sources provide firsthand information.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a key component in understanding media literacy?

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Accepting media content without question

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Appreciating different media platforms

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Examining media messages critically

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Determining the reliability of media information

Question 36

What is the main goal of advertising?

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Convincing consumers to purchase products or services

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Informing consumers about products or services

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Providing entertainment to consumers

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Educating consumers on important topics

Question 37

Which of the following is considered responsible social media use?

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Checking the accuracy of information before sharing

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Posting hurtful comments

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Sharing personal data with strangers

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Cyberbullying others

Question 38

When checking an online news story, what is the most important thing to consider to determine its reliability?

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The website hosting the story

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The author

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The date of publication

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The number of readers

Question 39

When sharing personal information on social media, what's the main thing to think about?

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If the information could be used to identify me

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If the information is accurate

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If my friends will approve of the information

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If the information makes me look good

Question 40

How can the way different cultures are shown in the media influence our understanding of those cultures?

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It can help us learn about other cultures and appreciate their differences.

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It can reinforce existing biases and stereotypes.

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It has no impact on our understanding of other cultures.

Question 41

How do media monopolies and consolidation affect the range of opinions and viewpoints accessible to the public?

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Greater control over media content and messages

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Less competition between media outlets

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Better media quality and accuracy

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a key skill of a media-literate person?

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Passive acceptance of all media content

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Ability to think critically about media messages

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Understanding how media shapes our perceptions

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Recognition of different viewpoints presented in media

Question 43

What is the main purpose of media framing?

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To emphasize certain aspects of a story and influence audience perception

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To present a balanced and neutral perspective on events

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To avoid bias and present all sides of an issue equally

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To simplify complex issues for easier understanding

Question 44

What is the role of the audience in media literacy?

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To actively question, evaluate, and interpret media content

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To passively receive and accept media messages

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To avoid consuming media altogether

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To blindly believe everything they see in the media

Question 45

How can we effectively teach young people to think critically about the media they use?

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Show them examples of different types of media bias

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Tell them to stay away from social media

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Choose for them what media they should consume

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Encourage them to only read newspapers

Question 46

What is an important ethical consideration when creating media content?

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Ensuring the accuracy of shared information

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Obtaining permission to use others' work

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Including excessive irrelevant information

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Using visually appealing elements

Question 47

What is a key skill in media literacy?

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Applying critical thinking to media messages

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Understanding different media types

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Producing original media content

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Memorizing media statistics

Question 48

What is the main role of a headline in a newspaper article?

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To sum up the main story

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To share the writer's personal opinion

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To list all the details of the story

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To promote the newspaper

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a biased media message?

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A documentary promoting a particular viewpoint

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A report presenting different perspectives on an issue

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An advertisement for a product

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A weather forecast

Question 50

What is the ethical obligation of journalists?

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To report news accurately and impartially

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To entertain their audience

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To support their favored political party

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To sensationalize stories for higher ratings

Question 51

What is the key idea behind media literacy?

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Grasping how media messages are made and their impact on us

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Using computers and the internet

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Spotting fake news

Question 52

How does media ownership concentration affect the variety of opinions and information available to the public?

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It limits the range of viewpoints and information available.

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It increases competition among media outlets.

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It allows for a wider range of perspectives to be heard.

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It ensures that all viewpoints are represented fairly.

Question 53

How do different media types, such as newspapers, TV, and social media, influence how we access and use information?

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Social media makes it easier to share and obtain information.

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All media types present information identically.

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Newspapers are always unbiased, making them the most reliable source of information.

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TV news is always more sensationalized than newspaper news.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a skill associated with media literacy?

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Memorizing random media content

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Evaluating media sources

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Analyzing media messages critically

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Creating media content ethically

Question 55

When evaluating a news article, which element is crucial to consider?

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Bias

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Font style

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Page layout

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Number of images

Question 56

What is the primary goal of media literacy?

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Empowering individuals to make informed decisions about media content

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Promoting a specific political agenda

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Controlling what media people consume

Question 57

When analyzing a film, which element is important to consider?

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Camera angles

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Release date

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Number of awards won

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Box office revenue

Question 58

What is a responsible practice when consuming social media?

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Verifying information before sharing

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Spreading rumors without checking

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Assuming all information is accurate

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Sharing everything you see

Question 59

What is a primary goal of media literacy education?

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Empowering individuals to critically analyze and evaluate media messages.

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Promoting media consumption for entertainment purposes.

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Providing students with technical skills for media production.

Question 60

What is the main distinction between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes information from primary sources.

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A primary source is written by an expert, while a secondary source is written by a non-expert.

Question 61

When determining the credibility of a website, which factor should be considered?

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The author's qualifications, the date of publication, and the purpose of the website.

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The visual appeal and design of the website.

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The popularity of the website on social media.

Question 62

What is a primary purpose of satire in media?

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To criticize or humorously comment on a particular issue or person.

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To provide factual and unbiased news reporting.

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To persuade the audience to adopt a specific viewpoint.

Question 63

Why is digital literacy important in the modern world?

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It empowers individuals to access, create, and share information and ideas in a digital environment.

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It solely focuses on protecting personal information online.

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It primarily enables communication with people worldwide.

Question 64

In what way can social media potentially influence our lives?

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It can facilitate connections, provide access to information, and shape our perspectives.

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Social media has only negative consequences on our well-being.

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It is exclusively used for entertainment and leisure purposes.