Media and Information Literacy – Diagnostic Test

Instructions: Choose the letter of the BEST answer.

1. You are having a hard time accessing your LMS account because you forgot your
password. Which of the following can ensure the correct and immediate solution
to your concern?

A. Wait for some days before trying your password again.

B. Search Google for the solution to reset the password for the LMS.
C. See your teacher/adviser to know what office to visit the office on that day to
request the change the password of your email.
D. Email the office handling the LMS account of the school. The email was given
by your teacher/adviser whom you asked for help regarding your concern.

2. In a MIL class, the members of Group 1 were able to present their informative
report about the Impact of Media on a Student’s Life comprehensively. They were
able to discuss how media affects a student's life exhaustively. They were able to
answer the questions from the teacher and classmates. Which could be the
reason why they were able to do it?

A. They used relevant books that center on media influence.

B. They cited varied references to make their presentation effective.
C. They interviewed several students on how media influence them.
D. They presented research studies on the impact of media on students.

3. Your teacher gave you a short assignment about media literacy in your LMS. You
are told to cite several sources. Hence, how will you cite sources accurately?

A. Decide which citation style you will follow.

B. Include a citation crediting the original author.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

4. Part of your performance task in one of your subjects is to come up with a

chosen advocacy to respond to a certain societal issue in some remote
communities. Which practical transmission medium can best be used to
disseminate your advocacy to the people in those places immediately?

A. Radio
B. Email
C. Instagram
D. Newspaper

5. As a communicator, you have to think first about the context you are in before
you express yourself. You also become conscious of the message and the
appropriate medium you will use for your audience. In the communication
process, what should you do to ensure your audience understands you?

A. Stay focused.
B. Remain calm.
C. Continue talking.
D. Ask for feedback.
6. Information Literacy is a vital skill in today’s digital age. This is where information
would be analyzed for its quality. Based on the paragraph below, who is/are
information literate?

Diana and Ella were assigned to look for articles that could help them
prove their stand in the debate. Ella quickly looked for numerous articles online
while Diana read several books and journals. Ella looked for the author of the
pieces she found before saving the page, while Diana checked the publication
date of the books and journals she found.

A. Ella
B. Diana
C. Diana and Ella
D. None of them

7. Grade 10 students are asked to write an argumentative essay about

implementing blended learning as part of the new normal. One would need to
refer to various sources related to this topic. How should one best select sources
in writing valid ideas about the topic?

A. Use sources from the internet.

B. Identify new or recent sources.
C. Use sources showing two sides of the topic.
D. Identify the credentials of the authors of the sources.

8. John wants to research the effectiveness of the new school program promoting
mental well-being. What sources should he use to get authentic data for his
research?

A. Primary sources
B. Secondary sources
C. Tertiary sources
D. All of the above

9. Entering Senior High School as an ABM student, Nigel needs to learn how to
manage his expenses or budget his money. What type of source should he read?

A. Textbook
B. Handbook
C. Self-help books
D. Inspirational books

10. Kyla is fond of watching Korean TV series. One day, she saw a social media post
against people who are avid fans of Korean culture more than Filipino culture.
She wanted to respond and express her thoughts about the post. What advice
will you give her about this?

A. Do not express your thoughts online.

B. Address the post using your own knowledge.
C. Support your opinion with reliable and valid references.
D. Use Korean words or characters in expressing thoughts.
11. Miley is researching the psychological effects of color manipulations used in
digital marketing. She will need to analyze various samples to build her research
literature. Which of the following media types can she best retrieve such
information?

A. Print Media
B. New Media
C. Broadcast Media
D. None of the above

12. The production crew of Voltes V is planning for a grand first transformation of the
Japanese mega robot. They want the scene to feature the combined robot’s
power and greatness as it battles against its first monster. To capture the
producer's goal, which of the following statements about camera angles is
TRUE?

A. A high-angle shot will be perfect for emphasizing the massive size of the
robot.
B. A low-angle shot will make the mega robot appear bigger and, in turn, feel
more powerful.
C. A high-angle shot will highlight Voltes V’s head, where their leader is, thus
insinuating the mega robot’s power.
D. A low-angle shot will make the feet of Voltes V bigger, and a giant foot will
mean stability, relaying the message that the robot will always remain
standing.

13. A group of students was deployed in a rural area. They were tasked to produce
and distribute to the community print media that contained graphics of the effects
of Climate Change. Which among the following was applicable to be used?

A. Brochure
B. Coupons
C. Journal
D. Postcards

14. In an English literature book, the poem entitled “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe
includes a supernatural talking raven and a man alone at night. In symbolism and
color interpretation, what meaning can be derived from the use of Raven in the
poem?

A. Black is the color of elegance.

B. Black is used to represent death and grief.
C. Black is the dominant color to express silence.
D. Black is used to showing power.

15. In celebration of the United Nations, you are tasked to make a poster
incorporating the idea of peace and unity in your locality. Which among the
following statements is NOT TRUE about the application of symbols?

A. Dove is used to symbolizing peace and unity.

B. White stands for peace and calmness.
C. Circle is used to represent togetherness.
D. The ribbon represents integrity.
16. As a Grade 10 student, you are asked to deliver an extemporaneous speech
about the issue of cyberbullying in online classes. How will you deliver your
speech using reliable information?

A. Acknowledge sources that you have read or viewed.

B. Use effective hand gestures and eye contact.
C. Express your idea aloud about the issue.
D. Copy ideas from others’ speeches.

17. Which of the following scenarios applied safe use of media and the Internet?

A. Give your password to a friend so that he/she can level up in a game,

promising that he/she will keep it a secret.
B. Post news promoting the country’s tourism sites.
C. Reply to an e-mail that asks for the cell number of your friend so that he/she
can contact her.
D. Share any news that provides good vibes to people, such as memes.

18. You have published your written poem on your blog. An influencer posted on
his/her Instagram Account without a mention of who the author is. How will you
respond?

A. Ignore the person who posted it. It would be to your benefit to make your work
popular.
B. Send a direct message to the influencer and ask them to credit the work to
you properly.
C. Publicly call out the influencer and encourage her followers to cancel her.
D. Write another poem and post it also on Instagram.

19. Sam is a campus journalist. What does she need to do if she quotes a statement
from an author in her news report article?

A. Give credit to the author.

B. Paraphrase the statement
C. Respect the author by not contradicting his statement.
D. Explain the statement only using the author’s point of view.

20. You feel bad for your friend who improperly behaves on Facebook. As a
responsible media and information user, how should you react?

A. Correct your friend publicly on Facebook.

B. Encourage your friend to continue what he or she does.
C. Avoid him or her and never talk to your friend anymore
D. Reach out to him or her and politely rectify your friend

21. It is already nearing the end of the term, and the course requirements for
submission are piling up. You found several blogs responding to an essay
assignment you must submit next week. What is the best thing to do?

A. I will lift snippets from different blogs and put them together in my essay.
B. I will select the most well-written one and paraphrase it.
C. I will read the blogs to gather ideas and synthesize these in my essay.
D. I will read the blogs and verify claims using scholarly sources to substantiate
my essay.
22. Media content such as text is important to be relatable because we understand
or know our audience demographics. If you are asked to spread awareness to
parents/guardians in the adopted community of your school about the dangers of
social media to children, which of the following factors can ensure effective
delivery/presentation of text content EXCEPT?

A. Age of the parents/guardians

B. Employment of the parents/guardians
C. Education background of the parents/guardians
D. The native tongue of the parents/guardians

23. As a responsible media user, what would be a proper step if you want to include
a quotation delivered in a speech in your social media post?

A. Introduce/cite the author/speaker and then state the quotation cited from him
or her.
B. Introduce/cite the author/speaker and then rephrase the quotation he/she
stated.
C. Just post the quotation in your social media post.
D. Post the quotation in your social media post placed inside a double quotation
to mean it comes from a certain source.

24. When Benedict XVI(+) officially resigned after eight years of being the Pope of
the Catholic Church, the Vatican commemorated his papacy by publishing a
digital photo album on its website. It is a serious set of photos that marks a
serious occasion with quotes provided in Comic Sans fonts. It attracted media
attention for the wrong reason. What can you consider why it attracted media
attention for the wrong reason?

A. The use of images marks the serious occasion attended by Pope Benedict.
B. The quotes were added to the images in the commemorative digital photo
album.
C. The quotes are provided in Comic Sans font.
D. The publishing of a commemorative digital photo album for Pope Benedict.

25. While on a trip, Tyler went to the restroom to relieve himself. However, upon
arrival, the restrooms did not have signage stating whether it was for males or
females. Fortunately, he was able to easily determine which was the male
restroom because it had blue paint. Which of the following explanations best
explains how blue helped Tyler determine the male restroom?

A. Because the color blue is a code that Tyler deciphered

B. Because the color blue is a convention, the people are used to.
C. Because the color blue is a signal that he easily understood.
D. Because the color blue is not a feminine color.

26. Alyssa was happy to see the first flower that bloomed from her backyard garden.
She immediately grabbed her camera and set it in a low depth of field. She
placed the camera in front of the flower. How would the photograph most likely
look like?

A. The flower and the backyard garden would be clear.

B. The flower would be blurred or out of focus and the backyard garden clear.
C. The flower would be clear and the backyard garden blurred or out of focus.
D. The photograph would be darker.
27. A makeup startup company will be selling its product in a school bazaar. What
type of media can the sellers include in their booth that can best showcase the
quality of their product?

A. A product review video

B. A product endorsement video from the Student Council president
C. A printed list of ingredients of the makeup products
D. Eye-catching flyers featuring the makeup products

28. Audio is a powerful tool to set the mood and convey emotions that visuals
cannot. Videos, such as movies or even simple funny clips in the tube, will insert
certain sounds, like a laser sound or catchy laughter, to better evoke the
emotions in a scene. Which among the types of audio media is utilized by
dancers to give emphasis to a specific step of their dance?

A. Audio Podcast
B. Music
C. Radio Broadcast
D. Sound Clips

29. Color psychology suggests that colors draw out certain emotions from the
audience. Thus, producers take advantage of this theory to set the feel and
theme of certain scenes. Which of the following situations best exhibits an
application of this concept?

A. Ana walks on bluish-white snow as she travels around the mountain in search
of her sister.
B. Snow White eats a red apple given to her by the witch.
C. Elphaba’s skin turned green because her mother drank a green elixir the night
she conceived her.
D. Moana’s Island is featured in bright colors, but these colors turned dull and
dark every time they encountered Te Kā.
Diagnostic Test – Answer Sheet

Name: ________________________________________
Section: ____________________

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Diagnostic Test Key

1. C 16. A

2. B 17. B

3. C 18. B

4. A 19. A

5. D 20. D

6. C 21. D

7. C 22. D

8. D 23. A

9. C 24. C

10. C 25. B

11. B 26. C

12. B 27. A

13. A 28. D

14. B 29. D

15. D
 Diagnostic Test - Scoring Matrix

Skill Total Score Percentage

Communication and
Technology
8
(Communication and
interpersonal)
Thinking (Creative
thinking and critical 8
thinking)
Problem-solving
(Decision-making and 4
problem-solving)
Self-awareness and
4
empathy

Assertiveness and
3
self-control

Resilience and ability to

2
cope with problems

MET Total Score Percentage

MET # 1 Introduction to
Media and Information 5
Literacy
MET # 5 Media and
5
Information Sources

MET # 6 Media and

5
Information Languages
MET # 7 Legal, Ethical,
and Societal Issues in 6
Media and Information
MET# 12 Text
2
Information and Media

MET # 13 Visual
2
Information and Media

MET #15 Motion Media

2
and Information

MET # 17 Multimedia
2
Information and Media

Total Score Percentage

29