ummative Test (1st sem) in Media Information Literacy

Name___________________________________ Grade and Section_________________________

Date_____________

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the
letter of choice.

1. Which of the following best defines communication?

A. The process of transmitting information through a single channel.

B. A one-way process of sending messages to an audience.
C. The exchange of information, ideas, feelings, and beliefs between two or more
people.
D. A technical process that only involves the use of electronic devices.

2. In the communication process, who is responsible for encoding the message?

A. The receiver B. The channel C. The sender D. The feedback

3. What is the term for the medium through which a message is sent?

A. Feedback B. Context C. Channel D. Noise

4. Noise in the communication process can be a physical distraction, psychological barrier,

or semantic misunderstanding. What is the primary effect of noise?

A. It enhances the message's clarity.

B. It prevents the receiver from providing feedback.

C. It interferes with the effective transmission and reception of the message.

D. It eliminates the need for a channel.

5. What is the final stage of the communication process, where the receiver's response is
sent back to the sender?

A. Encoding B. Decoding C. Feedback D. Context

6. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

A. A written report B. A phone call

C. A speaker's tone of voice and body language D. A text message

7. What does information literacy primarily involve?

A. The ability to memorize large amounts of data.

B. The ability to access, evaluate, and use information effectively.

C. The ability to create new information from scratch.

D. The ability to use only one type of information source.

8. When evaluating a source of information, what does "currency" refer to?

A. The author's financial status.

B. The geographical location of the source.

C. The timeliness of the information.

D. The number of views the source has received.

9. Which question is most relevant when assessing the "authority" of an information source?

A. When was this information published?

B. What is the author's background and expertise on the topic?

C. How many pages does this document have?

D. Is this information free to access?

10. What is the best practice for citing sources to avoid plagiarism?

A. Rewriting the entire text in your own words without attribution.

B. Copying and pasting text directly without acknowledging the original author.

C. Providing proper attribution to the original creator of the ideas or words used.

D. Only citing sources that are physically printed.

11. A student is researching a topic for a school project. Which of the following is a reliable
source of academic information?

A. A personal blog post with no author listed.

B. A peer-reviewed journal article.

 C. A social media post from an unknown user.

D. A forum discussion with anonymous participants.

12. The ability to find, evaluate, and use information ethically is a core component of which
literacy?

A. Media literacy B. Technology literacy C. Information literacy D. Financial

literacy

Media Literacy

13. What is the primary goal of media literacy?

A. To teach people how to create media content.

B. To make people aware of the power and influence of media messages.

C. To encourage people to consume as much media as possible.

D. To help people memorize media statistics.

14. A media literate individual can critically analyze media messages by asking which of the
following questions?

A. Is this message sponsored?

B. Who created this message and why?

C. What is the title of this media content?

D. How many people have viewed this content?

15. What is the term for the process of transforming ideas into a coded message, such as
writing a script or filming a scene?

A. Decoding B. Encoding C. Feedback D. Noise

16. What does it mean to "deconstruct" a media message?

A. To share it widely on social media.

B. To take it apart and analyze its component parts and underlying messages.
 C. To destroy the physical media object.

D. To memorize the content of the message.

17. The use of specific angles, lighting, and sound effects in a film is a way for media
creators to:

A. Increase the file size of the film.

B. Manipulate the audience's emotions and perspective.

C. Reduce the cost of production.

D. Make the film shorter.

18. Being media literate involves understanding that media messages are often constructed
for a specific purpose, which may include:

A. Education, entertainment, and advertising.

B. Only entertainment.

C. Only news reporting.

D. Only personal expression.

Technology Literacy

19. Which of the following best defines technology literacy?

A. The ability to use only a single type of software.

B. The ability to understand, use, and evaluate technology effectively.

C. The ability to program complex software from scratch.

D. The ability to fix broken hardware.

20. What is a key component of being technologically literate in the modern world?

A. Knowing the name of every computer part.

B. The ability to navigate the internet and use digital tools for communication and
research.

C. The ability to write a novel using a typewriter.

 D. The ability to only use analog devices.

21. Which of the following is an example of a digital tool used for communication?

A. A printing press B. A stone tablet C. A social media platform D. A

newspaper

22. What is the term for the responsible and ethical use of technology, including protecting
one's personal information online?

A. Digital citizenship B. Technological determinism

C.Media convergence D. Information overload

23. A person who is technologically literate can often:

A. Disregard privacy settings on social media.

B. Adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.

C. Avoid using any technology altogether.

D. Only use technology for entertainment.

24. What does it mean to have "digital fluency"?

A. The ability to speak multiple human languages.

B. The ability to use technology seamlessly and intuitively to solve problems.

C. The ability to write code in multiple programming languages.

D. The ability to type at a very high speed.

Evolution of Media

25. The era of pre-industrial media was characterized by:

A. The widespread use of printing presses.

B. Oral traditions and manuscripts created by hand.

C. The invention of the internet.

D. The mass production of newspapers.

26. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century led to what
significant change in media?

A. A decrease in literacy rates.

B. A shift from oral culture to a manuscript culture.

C. The mass production of texts, making information more accessible.

D. The exclusive use of electronic media.

27. What is a defining characteristic of the Industrial Age of media?

A. The dominance of social media.

B. The development of new technologies for mass communication, such as the telegraph
and newspaper. C. The exclusive use of oral communication.

D. The complete lack of any form of media.

28. The Electronic Age is primarily defined by the invention and widespread use of which
type of media?

A. Printed books and newspapers.

B. Handwritten scrolls.

C. Radio, television, and the early stages of computing.

D. Stone carvings.

29. Which of the following is a key feature of the Information Age?

A. The creation of information is controlled by a few select individuals.

B. The rapid and widespread adoption of digital technology and the internet.

C. The decline of all forms of media.

D. The exclusive use of analog media.

30. The shift from one-way communication (e.g., traditional television) to two-way,
interactive communication is a hallmark of which media evolution period?

A. The Industrial Age B. The Information Age

C. The Pre-Industrial Age D. The Electronic Age
Types of Media

31. Which of the following is an example of print media?

A. A radio broadcast B. A documentary film C. A magazine D. A podcast

32. The term "broadcast media" typically refers to:

A. Newspapers and books. B. Television and radio.

C. Websites and blogs. D. Social media platforms.

33. What distinguishes digital media from traditional media?

A. Digital media is more expensive to produce.

B. Digital media is exclusively for entertainment.

C. Digital media is encoded in a machine-readable format.

D. Digital media cannot be shared online.

34. A film or video clip would fall under which category of media?

A. Print media B. Broadcast media C. Film and cinema media D. Analog

media

35. The combination of different media forms, such as text, audio, and video, into a single
platform is known as:

A. Media fragmentation B. Media convergence C. Media literacy D. Media

monopoly

36. An online news website that features articles, videos, and podcasts is an example of:

A. Only print media B. Only broadcast media C. Media convergence D. Social

media

Media and Information Sources

37. A primary source of information is:

A. A book that summarizes another person's research.

B. A newspaper article reporting on a historical event.

C. An eyewitness account or a document created at the time of an event.

 D. A textbook.

38. Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of information?

A. A photograph taken at a protest. B. A diary entry from a historical figure.

C. A scholarly article that analyzes and interprets primary sources.
D. A historical speech.

39. What is a major advantage of using academic journals as an information source?

A. They are usually written for a general audience.

B. They are often peer-reviewed and contain well-researched information.

C. They are always free and easily accessible.

D. They are only available in physical libraries.

40. When using online sources, what should you be most cautious about?

A. The use of images. B. The lack of a

physical address C. The potential for misinformation, bias, or lack of
authority. D. The use of a simple website design.

41. What is the primary purpose of a search engine like Google or Bing?

A. To provide a list of verified, factual information.

B. To organize and index information available on the World Wide Web.

C. To create new content for users.

D. To block access to certain websites.

42. What is a "wiki"?

A. A single-authored website with static content.

B. A website or database developed collaboratively by a community of users.

C. A personal blog.

D. An online version of a printed encyclopedia.

43. Which of the following is a characteristic of a credible information source?

 A. It has an anonymous author.

B. It has many advertisements.

C. It provides references and citations for its claims.

D. It uses sensational headlines.

44. A newspaper is typically considered a:

A. Primary source

B. Secondary source

C. Tertiary source

D. Unreliable source

45. The ability to distinguish between factual information and opinion is a key skill when
evaluating sources. This is a component of:

A. Information literacy B. Technology literacy C. Media literacy D. All of the

above

46. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source?

A. A personal interview B. A biography C. An encyclopedia D. A

letter

47. The term "bias" in an information source refers to:

A. The author's name. B. A particular point of view or prejudice.

C. The date the source was published. D. The number of people
who have read it.

48. When assessing an online news article, checking to see if it is from a reputable news
organization is a way to evaluate its:

A. Currency B. Relevance C. Authority D. Aesthetics

ANSWER KEY

1. C

2. C

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. C
7. B

8. C

9. B

10. C

11. B

12. C

13. B

14. B

15. B

16. B

17. B

18. A

19. B

20. B

21. C

22. A

23. B

24. B

25. B

26. C

27. B

28. C

29. B
30. B

31. C

32. B

33. C

34. C

35. B

36. C

37. C

38. C

39. B

40. C

41. B

42. B

43. C

44. B

45. D

46. C

47. B

48. C