NAME: ___________________________________________________ DATE: ______________

GRADE LEVEL/SECTION: _________________________________ SCORE: _____________

FIRST PERIODIC TEST

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer for each item.
1. Which of the following best describes media literacy?
A. The ability to bring critical thinking skills when viewing all forms of media.
B. The ability to understand a particular media outlets motive.
C. The ability to identify what the media's purpose is.
D. The ability to categorize different media sources.
2. Why is it important to understand media literacy?
A. It is important because biases are present in all forms of media, it is essential for an informed society to
recognize these and, in turn, make informed opinions.
B. It is important because understanding media literacy helps you understand that the media is bias-free
C. It is important because every media outlet reports the same view same view, on the same stories.
D. It is important because media helps you choose which news source is the best.
3. Which among the following literacies signifies the essential competencies and skills that allow citizens to
engage with media and other information providers effectively and develop life-long learning skills to
socialize and become active citizens?
A. Media Literacy
B. Information Literacy
C. Technology Literacy
D. Media and Information Literacy
4. Who can be considered information literate individual?
A. A person who can search, retrieve and evaluate information for their academic work.
B. Someone who can locate and access information from the internet.
C. A person who can recognize information for their academic work.
D. An individual who knows how to read and write.
5. Which of the following is TRUE about technology literacy?
A. The ability of an individual to access, assess, evaluate and create information.
B. The ability of an individual working dependently with others to create and evaluate information.
C. The ability of an individual to effectively use technology tools to use other people’s computer resources.
D. The ability of an individual, working independently and with others, to responsibly, appropriately and
effectively use technology tools to access, evaluate, create and communicate information.
6. The act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another is referred to as:
A. Context B. Communication C. Media D. Moise
7. The means of communication, such as radio, television, magazines, or the internet are referred to as
A. Media B. Noise C. Context D. Interference
8. The process of developing and sending a message is referred to as:
A. Decoding B. Encoding C. Interpretation D. Noise
9. The process of turning communication into thoughts is
A. Decoding B. Encoding C. Environment D. Noise
10. 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
11. 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
12. It is a device that applies pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium (like paper or cloth).
A. Clay Tablet B. Typewriter C. Printing Press D. Laptop
13. It is used for long-distance communication by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations.
A. Telegraph B. Clay Tablet C. Smartphone D. Computer
14. A type of library that is suitable to a particular grade level.
A. Academic Library C. School Library
B. Public Library D. Special Library
15. In what age was the printing press introduced?
A. New (digital) C. Industrial
B. Pre- Historic D. Electronic
16. How did the people share or broadcast information during the prehistoric age?
A. They established iron production and manufacturing of various products including books through printing
press.
B. People developed paper from plants and forged equipment through stone, copper and iron.
C. People harnessed the power of electricity that led electrical telegraphy.
D. People used the power of steam and developed machine tools.
17. What devices did people use to store information the industrial age?
A. Books C. Cave writings
B. Computers D. Wearable technology
18. In what age was long distance communication made possible?
A. New (digital) C. Electronic
B. Pre – Historic D. Industrial
19. 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
20. It consists of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
A. Indigenous Media C. Internet
B. Library D. Television
21. Which of the following is not a print media?
A. Books B. Flyers C. Newspaper D. Twitter
22. “Bombo Radyo” is an example of
A. Broadcast media C. Print Media
B. Online Media D. Television media
23. Which of the following is an online media?
A. Brochure B. Flyers C. Newsletter D. Podcast
24. What type of media consists of paper and ink, which is traditionally reproduced?
A. Broadcast B. Internet C. Online D. Print
25. What type of media uses airwaves to transmit information?
A. Broadcast B. Digital C. Internet D. Print
26. What type of media uses digital platforms to disseminate information?
A. Broadcast B. Online C. Radio D. Television
27. What media will be beneficial for a community which does not have access to internet but needs live
information?
A. Journal B. Magazine C. Newspaper D. Television
28. DZMM, DZBB, DZME, DZRH and RADYO PATROL are examples of _____________.
A. Print media B. Broadcast Media C. Film D. New Media
29. These are system of signs which create meaning to the receiver.
A. Codes B. Convention C. Language D. Message
30. It is a code used to tell the story.
A. Media B. Symbolic C. Technical D. Written
31. Body language, clothing, colors are examples of what code?
A. Media B. Symbolic C. Technical D. Written
32. A film with a scene waving a white flag symbolizes “retreat” or “surrender”.
A. Symbolic codes C. Written codes
B. Technical codes D. Media codes
33. Refer to the people who initiate, plan, and produce media texts.
A. Media Producers B. Stakeholders C. Audience D. Technical
34. This refers to the monitoring of the audience before, during, and after the production of the media text.
A. Audience Identification C. Audience Research
B. Audience Foreknowledge D. Audience Placement
35. This refers to the strategies producers use to make the audience feel that the media text is made specifically
for them.
A. Audience Identification C. Audience Research
B. Audience Foreknowledge D. Audience Placement
36. Maria is an active user of Facebook. Which of the following is NOT a proper way in the use of social media?
A. Uploading photos
B. Posting current feelings for the day
C. Posting hate messages intended for enemies
D. Sharing favorite quotes
37. What is “piracy” in media and information?
A. The unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented
invention, trademarked product, etc.
B. Refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols,
names and images used in commerce
C. The legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works
D. Refers to an exclusive right granted for an invention
38. Which situation shows cyberbullying?
A. Kean sent a Facebook message to insult or demean Clarisse.
B. Kean hit “Angry Face Reaction Button” on recently posted photo in Facebook of Clarisse.
C. Kean created Facebook Account and deliberately shared across social media.
D. Kean spread the Facebook Post of the Supreme Student Council to wear school ID in school premises.
39. Which statement below is NOT a rule for behaving properly online?
A. Share expert knowledge
B. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that one follows in real life
C. Post insulting comments on your friend’s timeline
D. Share biblical words
40. An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of an author.
A. Copyright C. Net addiction
B. Plagiarism D. Cyber Bullying
41. A legal device that gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or other creative work the sole right to
publish and sell that work.
A. Copyright C. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism D. Computer addiction
42. An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without
authorization.
A. Copyright C. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism D. Digital Divide
43. Bullying that takes place online, or using electronic technology such as cell phones, computers, and tablets
over communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
A. Copyright C. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism D. Computer addiction
44. The excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life.
A. Copyright C. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism D. Computer addiction
45. An economic inequality between groups in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT.
A. Copyright C. Digital Divide
B. Plagiarism D. Computer addiction
46. A graduate student of the country's premier state university submitted a photograph as his own and won a
contest sponsored by the Chilean ambassador. The photograph was copyrighted by Children at Risk
Foundation. What issue can be found here?
A. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism
C. Digital Divide
D. Computer addiction
47. Mr. Carabuena was caught on video harassing the MMDA. The Video was posted and netizens were very
angry about it that they commented harsh words on Mr. Carabuena.
A. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism
C. Digital Divide
D. Computer addiction
 48. According to Laura Clark (2014), an Education Correspondent, Youngsters are increasingly displaying signs
of compulsion to use their tablets and smartphones, including taking their devices to bed and in some cases
even preferring the company of gadgets to people.
A. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism
C. Digital Divide
D. Computer addiction
49. The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) appealed to Telecommunication Operators (TELCOS) a
Small-Medium Enterprises (SME)-friendly connectivity for a faster economic growth.
A. Cyber Bullying
B. Plagiarism
C. Digital Divide
D. Computer addiction
50. A copyright symbol.
A. TM
B. ©
C. @
D. None of the above

“You don’t need to be scared of the test; that test needs to be scared of you.”

Prepared by:

MARIA MARTINA F. DELOS SANTOS

Checked and Approved:

DIANA M. DEL MUNDO, EdD