Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
DIVISION OF ALBAY
ESTANCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Estancia, Malinao, Albay
MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY 12
S.Y. 2019-2020

I - Identification: Write the correct answer on the space provided.

___________ 1. It is said to be the foundation of democracy.

___________ 2. In the evolution of media, The Internet is considered as a medium in this age.
___________ 3. This term is derived from the word demassify which means to divide or break up (a social or political ………………….unit) into its
component parts.
___________ 4. It is considered as a watchdog of the society.
___________ 5. It refers to channels of communication that involve transmitting information in some way, shape or …………………form to large
numbers of people.
___________ 6. In the evolution of media, television is considered one of the media under this age.
___________ 7. The printing press is invented in this age.
___________ 8. Cave painting is considered medium in this age.
___________ 9. Characteristic of mass media that tells mass media is an expensive type of communication due to ………………….its massive
scales and the technological equipment it requires.
___________ 10. Pertains to the important role of media that provides relaxation and entertainment.

ii. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Type of communication that uses spoken words.

a. Oral Communication c. Non-verbal Communication
b. Written Communication d. Formal Communication
2. Broadly defined as data, knowledge, or instructions through signals or symbols
a. Communication c. Information
b. Media d. Technology
3. This is the type of communication practiced in corporate meetings, conferences, academic seminars, political …..sessions, and juridical
proceedings.
a. Formal Communication c. Verbal Communication
b. Informal Communication d. Non-Verbal Communication
4. It refers to tools used by the source to disseminate information to the receiver.
a. Information c. Literacy
b. Technology d. Media
5. It pertains to any information that is passed on through communication
a. Receiver c. Message
b. Media d. Source
6. It refers to the listener, reader, and viewer of the message.
a. Receiver c. Message
b. Media d. Source
7. The ability to access, analyzed, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of forms, including print and …..non-print message.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
c. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
8. A set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to relocate, ….evaluate, and use the needed
information effectively.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
c. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
9. The understanding of the concepts behind computing equipment, network connectivity, and application …….software; the skills to responsibly
use appropriate technology to access, synthesize, evaluate, …….communicate, and create information to solve problems and improve learning in all
subject areas; and the …….ability to acquire new knowledge for on-going and lifelong learning in the 21st century global workplace.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
c. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
10. A form of communication in which message is transmitted verbally; word of mouth and a piece of writing do …….communication
a. Formal Communication c. Verbal Communication
b. Informal Communication d. Non-Verbal Communication

III. TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is true. Write F if the statement is false.

________ 1. One of the important values of media is its function as a source of entertainment.
________ 2. It is fine not to find out if the source of information is credible and is based on facts and research.
________ 3. The media has the power to persuade people.
________ 4. Media has become the largest source of information nowadays.
________ 5. TV shows, music, films, books, clips and videos, and social media, are just some of the things that the ……………...media offers as
entertainment.
________ 6. The media has a binding influence with its audience.
________ 7. Information is just at the tip of the user’s fingertips.
________ 8. It is important that an individual’s work or knowledge is given credit when someone uses it as material.
________ 9. The internet is a development instead of an invention.
________ 10. Whenever people come across information

IV - Classify contents of different media types either Print media, Broadcast media, or New media.
Books
Newspaper
Magazine
Poster
Brochure
Press release
Radio
Television
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram YouTube
Tumblr

V - Draw the Diagram of Communication Process. Explain briefly (10 pts)