MIDTERM EXAM IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Name: _________________________________________ Score:______________

Grade & Section: _______________________________
I. Multiple Choice. Read each question carefully and write your answer in
STANDARD CAPITAL. Failure to use the correct format will be considered wrong.

1.This type of literacy identifies what the information is for, where to find it, and
how to evaluate it.
a. Media Literacy b. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy d. All of the
Above

2. The medium of communication that requires face to face interaction using one’s
voice as the tool to deliver the message.
a. Digital/ Interactive Communication b. Conversation
c. Public Speaking d. Digital Art

3. The following are possible sources of information, EXCEPT:

a. Newspaper b. Television c. Printer d. Smartphones

4. Which of the following is an example of technology used as a medium of

communication?
a. Newspaper b. Television c. Laptop computers d. Smartphones

5. An information literate person should first understand the situation or problem

to figure out the what specific type of information he or she needed.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. Neither True or False

6. It is defined as the as the imparting and exchanging of information or news.

a. Communication b. Public Speaking c. Media d. Information Sources

7. Physical things such as tarpaulin billboards, posters, in-package information

contained in product packaging are example of what medium of communication?
a. Visual Art b. Physical Medium c. Digital/ Interactive c. Documents/ Letters

8. This refers to various channels of communication between a person or persons

and their intended audience.
a. Communication b. Public Speaking c. Media d. Information Sources

9. This is considered the oldest form of Media

a. Print b. Visual Art c. Physical Medium d. Digital/ Interactive

10. It is the ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to

responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools.
a. Media Literacy b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy d. All of the Above

11. When did people discover fire and develop paper from plants?
a. Pre-industrial Age b. Industrial Age
c. Electronic Age d. New/Information Age

12. Which of the following statements is TRUE about industrial age?

a. People developed paper from plants.
b. People used electronic devices as means of communication.
c. Books were published through printing press.
 c. People used portable computer laptop to gather information.
13. Which of the following medium is used during the electronic age?
a. clay tablets b. cloud and big data c. virtual reality d. LCD projectors

14. It is where people are can share ideas, speculate, tell stories and give
information.
a. Monitoring Function c. Information Function
b. Opinion Function d. Media as channel

15. Jade browses the internet on how to cite references for her research paper so
that she will not commit plagiarism. What function of media is this?
a. Monitoring Function c. Information Function
b. Opinion Function d. Media as channel

16. It refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.

a. accuracy c. relevance
b. authority d. purpose

17. A type of library that is suitable to a particular grade level.

a. Academic Library c. School Library
b. Public Library d. Special Library

18. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indigenous media.

a. oral tradition of communication
b. store information in memories
c. information acquired from Google
d. information is contained within the border of the community

19. We need to evaluate information because ________.

a. sources vary in the levels of authority, accuracy and objectivity
b. not all information is suitable for your paper
c. the information available is relevant
d. "Fake news" is widespread

20. A journalist looking for sources should try to use ___.

a. close friends in gathering information
b. officials with closed connections
c. variety of sources with different facts and opinions
d. different opinions from the neighborhood

21. It is a device that applies pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print
medium (like paper or cloth).
a. Clay Tablet c. Printing Press
b. Typewriter d. Laptop

22. It is used for long-distance communication by transmitting electrical signals

over a wire laid between stations.
a. Telegraph c. Smartphone
b. Clay Tablet d. Computer

23. It is to provide a platform for public political discourse. It is to facilitate public

opinion and expression of dissent.
a. Monitoring Function c. Opinion Function
b. Information Function d. Watchdog
24. Which of the following is NOT a form of Indigenous Media?
a. Folk or traditional media c. Direct observation
b. Gatherings and social organizations d. Blog

25. It consists of interconnected networks using standardized communication

protocols.
a. Indigenous Media c. Internet
b. Library d. Television

26. The act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another
is referred to as:
a. context b. communication c. media d. noise

27.The means of communication, such as radio, television, magazines, or the

internet are referred to as:
a. media b. noise c. context d. interference

28. The process of developing and sending a message is referred to as:

a. decoding b. encoding c. interpretation d. noise

29. The process of turning communication into thoughts is

a. decoding b. encoding c. environment d. noise

30. The encoder of communication is the

a. context b. environment c. context d. source

31. When the receiver of your text message perceive your typing in all capitals as
that you are shouting or angry, the situation falls under
a. decoding b. encoding c. feedback d. context
32. The following are the positive effect of media to communication EXCEPT
a. used as tools for sharing information, ideas, and messages
b. great ways to connect with friends and families
c. utilized to deceive, confuse and misinform people
d. source of entertainment

33. The following are the negative effect of social media to communication
EXCEPT
a. become sources of misinformation and fake news
b. give confidence to the user to bully or harass individual
c. promote identity stealing
d. used as a means of teaching and learning in this new normal brought by
COVID-19

34. The positive impact of information and technology to society are enumerated
below, the one that is not is:
A. integral in democratic processes
B. build communities
C. strengthened civil society
D. tool in insinuating chaos and war among countries and people
E. contributed to economic welfare of the people
 a. E b. D c. C d. B
35. This time a lot of items are being copied and uploaded on facebook. Included
are movies which are not meant to be for free viewing. As responsible netizen, you
must:
a. tag or notify your friends so that they could also enjoy free viewing.
b. report the matter to facebook authorities.
c. download those and distribute to others.
d. just allow things to happen, anyway many are doing it.

36. With the recent disagreement of country’s leaders on ‘War on Drugs’ and
‘Extrajudicial Killings’ a lot of information are being fed in mass and social media.
As a citizen, you must:
a. be critical and investigative on the information being fed.
b. be one-sided in accepting information.
c. contribute to the bullying and word wars on social media.
d. produce malicious report against one of the personalities.

37. Responsible media and information user seeks to:

a. sensationalize chunks of information for news reports to create response from

the audience.
b. profit more at the expense of delivering malicious information.
c. insist personal views on issues without hearing all sides.
d. present balance and up to date information.

38. A good learner of today is:

a. dependent so much on what the teacher is inputting.

b. maximizes technology for learning.
c. plays online games while attending classes online.
d. spends much time on social media.

39. This picture is campaign on:

a. being careful with the

people we meet online.
b. trusting with friends online
and offline.
c. opening to relationships in
the virtual world.
d. being pleasing when
dealing with acquaintances.

40. Media and information technology is constantly evolving and growing and
continually offering new advances in the world. Along with this, individual must:
a. constantly educate oneself with the new trends.
b. try to be updated in handling and manipulating the new technology.
c. share knowledge and inculcate values to the next generation.
d. all of the above.
41. What do you call this traditional media which uses frequency to send information?
a. broadcast b. digital c. online d. print

42. Which of the following best describes the advantage of e-book?

a. E-book can be easily shared for free.
b. E-book has backlight so you do not need a study lamp.
c. E-book is interactive and can be personalized.
d. E-book is saved on mobile phone only.

43. What do you call the idea that is delivered to the audience, in a form of images still
and moving, audio, documents and files?
a. content b. information c. message d. news

44. It allows a creator to share creation and idea in real time ___
a. blog b. infographics c. livestreaming d. podcasting

45. Why do news stations include visual images in their news stories?
a. It is easier to watch and read. c. It is more fun.
b. It makes the story believable. d. It is cheaper.

46. It is a medium used to transmitting moving images in monochrome or color ____

a. cellphone b. laptop c. radio d. television

47. What medium is more accessible in far flung areas?

a. cellphone b. laptop c. radio d. television

48. DXBM, DXMF, DXRR are examples of _______.

a. broadcast media b. film media c. new media d. print media

49. Which of the following is an advantage of print media?

a.Printed document is more valid and difficult to alter.
. b. Printed document can be recycled.
c. Printed document can be put in your bag.
d. Printed media can be a scratch paper.

50. All forms of media will create opinion to the _____

a. audience b. politicians c. influencers d. sponsor
1.B
2. B 27. a
3. C
4. D 28. b
5. A
29. a
6. A
7. B 30. d
8. C
9. A 31. d
10. C
32. c
11. A
12.C. 33. d
13. D.
14. D. 34. b
15. C. 35. b
16. A
17.C 36. a
18. C
19. A 37. d
20. C 38. b
21C
22.A 39. a
23. C
24. D. 40. d
25. C.
26. b