Media Censorship: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

Question 1

Which argument is NOT commonly used to justify media censorship?

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Stimulating economic development

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Preventing the spread of harmful content

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Promoting national security

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Preserving societal values

Question 2

The Obscene Publications Act of 1959 in the UK is a type of censorship known as:

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Content-based regulation

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Prior restraint

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Government censorship

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Self-regulation

Question 3

In the context of media ethics, which issue is of primary concern when discussing censorship?

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Freedom of expression

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Privacy

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Accuracy in reporting

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Objectivity in journalism

Question 4

In the UK, which regulatory body is responsible for overseeing broadcasting content?

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Ofcom

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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Independent Television Commission (ITC)

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National Union of Journalists (NUJ)

Question 5

The term 'self-censorship' in media studies refers to:

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Censorship imposed by media organizations themselves

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Censorship imposed by the government

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Censorship imposed by the public

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Censorship imposed by religious groups

Question 6

In the context of media studies, the term 'censorship' primarily refers to:

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The suppression of information or ideas

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The regulation of media content

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The control of the media by the government

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The influence of media owners on media content

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a form of censorship in the media?

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Self-regulation

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Prior restraint

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Gag order

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Ideological suppression

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing the extent of censorship in a country?

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Geographic location

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Political ideology

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Religious beliefs

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Economic development

Question 9

Prior restraint involves:

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Government censorship imposed before publication

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Government censorship imposed after publication

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Self-censorship by media organizations

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Media restrictions based on personal beliefs

Question 10

An example of a 'chilling effect' of censorship is:

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Journalists avoiding sensitive topics

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Increased public awareness of censorship

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Legal prosecution of journalists

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Media outlets voluntarily closing down

Question 11

Which of the following was a form of self-censorship implemented by the Hollywood film industry?

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The Hollywood Production Code (Hays Code)

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The British Broadcasting Corporation

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The British government

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The Catholic Church

Question 12

When considering the legitimacy of censorship, which ethical principle is paramount?

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Balancing individual rights with societal interests

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Prioritizing individual rights over societal interests

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Suppressing minority voices

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Ensuring access to only accurate information

Question 13

The 'Streisand Effect' refers to:

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Increased public awareness due to attempts at censorship

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Censorship effectively suppressing all access to information

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Censorship leading to violent or illegal actions

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Censorship having no impact on public awareness

Question 14

In the context of media and censorship, disinformation refers to:

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False or misleading information spread intentionally

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Unintentional errors in reporting

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Opinions presented as facts

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Satire or parody

Question 15

Which of the following historical methods of media censorship involves controlling content before it is published?

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Pre-publication review

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Post-publication censorship

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Political correctness

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Self-censorship

Question 16

Which of the following is a frequently raised concern regarding censorship?

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It stifles free expression

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It protects the innocent from harmful content

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It encourages moral behavior

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It prevents public disorder

Question 17

In the context of media censorship, 'moral panic' refers to:

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Unfounded public fear or anxiety about a particular media form or content

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Government suppression of controversial ideas for political reasons

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Industry resistance to the adoption of new communication technologies

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Self-regulation within the media industry

Question 18

The European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the right to freedom of expression:

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Except in certain cases, such as national security or public order

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Without any restrictions

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Only in relation to political speech

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Only in relation to religious speech

Question 19

Which of the following is not a justification commonly used for censorship?

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To promote economic growth

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To protect national security

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To prevent harm to children

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To promote public morality

Question 20

What is the term for the practice of removing or altering content from a work of media prior to publication?

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Prior restraint

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Retrospective censorship

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Preemptive censorship

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Self-censorship