Midterm Exam in Media and Information Literacy

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 D. 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.
D. 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
II.Enumeration
A. What are the 5 components of Information Literacy
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B. What are the 6 information literate required skills.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
C. Give at least 4 forms of media during Pre-Historic Age
1.
2.
3.
4.
D. Give at least 4 forms of media during Industrial Age
1.
2.
3.
4.
E. Give at least 4 forms of media during Electronic Age

1.
2.
3.
4.
I. 1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. C
10
11. A
12.C.
13. D.
14. D.
15. C.
16. A
17.C
18. C
19. A
20. C
21C
22.A
23. C
24. D.
25. C.
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MIDTERM EXAM IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Name: _________________________________________ Score:______________

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

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

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

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

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

9. This is considered the oldest form of Media

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

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

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

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

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

19. We need to evaluate information because ________.

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

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

24. Which of the following is NOT a form of Indigenous Media?

25. It consists of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

B. What are the 6 information literate required skills.

C. Give at least 4 forms of media during Pre-Historic Age

D. Give at least 4 forms of media during Industrial Age

E. Give at least 4 forms of media during Electronic Age

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