This document appears to be a midterm exam for a media and information literacy course. It contains multiple choice questions, true/false questions, and short answer questions testing students' understanding of key concepts related to media, information, technology, and digital literacy. Questions cover topics like the definitions of media, information, codes and conventions; principles of copyright and fair use; evaluating online sources; and the responsibilities of media literate individuals. The exam aims to assess students' competencies in accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating media and information.

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MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY SUBJECT
Name: _______________________________________ Score: ________________
Grade & Section: ____________________________ Date: ________________
I. True of False
Direction: Write in the blank T R U E , if the statement is correct; if the information is
malicious and false, postulate a better idea using the space provided.
________ 1. Media is the physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass
communication through physical objects such as radio, television,
computers, film, etc.
________ 2. Information of various form and content is available in the Internet; it is reliable
and can be used in any means.
________ 3. Life is better without the luxury of Media and Information Literacy.
________ 4. A good information is reliable, accurate, valuable and written by a person with
consistent reputation.
________ 5. Human beings are perfect.
________ 6. Media and information literacy is the ability of an individual to effectively use
technological tools.
________ 7. The purpose of research is to create of personal ownership over one’s
accomplishment
________ 8. Turning in the same research paper to two different teachers is considered
plagiarism.
________ 9. Language means the technical and symbolic ingredients or codes and
conventions that media and information professionals may select and use in an
effort to communicate ideas, information and knowledge.
________ 10.Mass media refers to the interaction among people in which they create, share
and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.
II. Identification
Direction: Supply the needed information. Write your answer on the space provided
___________________ 1. These are tangible objects that are used to relay information.
Examples of these are TV, computer, and newspaper. Answer: MEDIA
___________________ 2. This is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in
a variety of forms. Answer: MEDIA LITERACY.
___________________ 3. These are the ability to recognize when information is needed, and
to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
Answer: INFORMATION LITERACY.
___________________ 4. The ability of an individual, either working independently or with
others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. Answer:
TECHNOLOGY LITERACY.
___________________ 5. These are the essential skills and competencies that allow
individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively, as well as
develop critical thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active
citizens. Answer: MEDIA & INFO.LIT.
___________________ 6. A way of constructing meaning in media text to communicate ideas
and impressions for the audience. Answer: CODES AND CONVENTION.
___________________ 7. It is a study of signs and symbols, discusses the literal and
potential meanings. Answer: SEMIOTICS
___________________ 8. A doctrine law that allows limited use of copyrighted material
without requiring permission from the right holder. Answer: FAIR USE
___________________ 9. Allows the author to maintain his/her personal connection to the
work and to undertake measures in order to protect this connection. Answer: MORAL
RIGHT.

2. ___________________ 10. The norms of appropriate, responsible technology use. Answer:
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP.
III- Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the correct answer and write the letter of your choice to the space
provided.
________ 1. An Information Literate individual has the characteristics except
a. Determine the extent of information needed
b. Evaluate information and its sources critically
c. Access and use information to accomplish a personal gain and purpose
d. Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding access and use of
information
________ 2. Knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to
evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner (Cilip, 2004).
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy
d. Media and Information Literacy
________ 3. The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies (knowledge and
skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy
d. Media and Information Literacy
________ 4. The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and
compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
a. Communication
b. New media
c. Information
d. Literacy
________ 5. Which is not a media
a. Person
b. Space shuttle
c. Cellphone
d. Ballpen
________ 6. It made what before was passing of irretrievable time, is now captured in a
series of pictures and made available for manipulation. Whatever it is that you recorded
can already be replayed, even distant places can now be captured and experienced
visually.
a. Print media
b. Motion picture
c. New media
d. Broadcast media
________ 7. A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
a. Communication
b. New media
c. Information
a. Literacy
________ 8. Which is not a role or function of media in a democratic society
a. Channel
b. Gateway
c. Watchdog
d. Advocate
________ 9. The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to exchange
information or to express your ideas, thoughts and feelings; that is to share information
to someone else.
a. Communication
b. New media
c. Information
d. Literacy
________ 10.A system or collection of signs that create meaning when put together.
a. Textual Codes
b. Technical Codes
c. Visual/Symbolic Codes
d. Written Codes

3. ________ 11.You find a sentence in a book that you would like to include in your report.
What must you do with this information to give credit to the author?
a. Change the author’s words with your own words and include the author’s name.
b. Place the information in quotation marks and include the author’s name and page
number.
c. Write down the information just like it is in the book without the author’s name.
d. Replace a few words in the author’s sentence with your own.
________ 12.If a reporter for a major media organization admitted to copying another
journalist’s work and using it as his own, the media organization will take action, often
firing the reporter. Why are media organizations concerned with intellectual property
rights? From the items below choose the incorrect reason why media organizations are
concerned with intellectual property rights.
a. The media wants to keep all the new materials and ideas away from the public.
b. Copyright and respect for original work increases the sharing of ideas.
c. Rules protecting intellectual property allows for fair competition in the media
marketplace.
d. The market for media exists only when the rights of the creator are defended.
________ 13.You are doing a research paper about weight loss drugs. Which resource is
most likely be an unbiased source?
a. "Teen health and wellness" - a database purchased by the school district
b. "BuyTopTenDietPills.com" - a website
c. "People" - a magazine
________ 14.14. Your search for information about Pro Wrestling resulted in over
20,000,000 hits. How do you evaluate a website to decide if it contains useful
information? Please select all that apply:
a. Authority
b. Currency
c. Good Music
d. Accuracy
e. Bias
f. Flashy graphics
________ 15.16. Is it ethical for you to use the ideas of another person in a research paper?
a. Yes, but only if you ask their permission.
b. Yes, but only if you give them credit.
c. Yes, but only if you use their exact words.
d. Yes, but only if you do not use their exact words.
e. No, it is not ethical for you to use the ideas of someone else in a research paper.
________ 16.Which of the following concepts makes it legally wrong to reproduce a
substantial portion of the works of another person without permission?
a. Copyright
b. Fair use
c. Freedom of information
d. Intellectual freedom
e. Right to privacy
________ 17.When searching the Internet you should keep in mind...
a. That you can find any information online if you just search long enough
b. That banner ads and chat rooms will often lead you to the best quality information
c. That because of copyright laws, nothing worthwhile is ever published on the Internet
d. That not all online sources provide reliable or authoritative information
________ 18.Information literacy is a term that best applies to:
a. College students learning to improve their research skills
b. Lifelong learners in any number of learning situations
c. Librarians designing interactive instruction tools
d. Both a and b

4. ________ 19.You must cite your source used in a research paper if:
a. The source was quoted word for word
b. Only the idea was used in the paper, the words were changed
c. The source was from a web page
d. All of the above
________ 20.The ability to effectively and efficiently comprehend and use written symbols is
referred to as:
a. Literacy
b. AL literacy
c. Illiteracy
d. Literature
________ 21.A person that is media literate can:
a. Easily use all types of computer hardware and software and other forms of new
technology.
b. Use and find information of all types in a university library, including computer
sources, microfilm and indexes/abstracts
c. Read, analyze and critically evaluate information presented in a variety of formats
(television, print, radio, computers, etc.)
d. Critically evaluate television programs and see through persuasion techniques
________ 22.Typing all in capitals in electronic communications means:
a. Nothing special, typing in capitals is normal
b. You are shouting
c. This message is very important
d. you are happy
________ 23.You are working on your personal homepage and would like to publish a nice
graphic you found on the internet. What do you have to think of before publishing?
a. The background of the graphic has to be transparent
b. The copyright – I have to ask the owner for permission
c. The graphic has to be published in its original size
d. Nothing particular, I can use it as it is
________ 24.When you are communicating online to unknown people or filling out details
on a website, what contact information should you give out?
a. An alias
b. The family name
c. The phone number
d. The first name
________ 25.In case of cyberbullying, you should:
a. Respond to the bully and fight back if necessary
b. Block the cyberbully from your contacts list and talk to a trusted adult
c. Wait in silence until things get better
d. all of the above
________ 26.Where does the term “Spam” come from?
a. A popular brand of ham
b. The first person convicted for sending massive amounts of unwanted mail (Jonathan
Spam)
c. An acronym of the English sentence "Send People Annoying Messages".
________ 27.Someone is behaving inappropriately on one of the sites you're using. You
should:
a. Report to the moderator of the site
b. Shut down your PC
c. Tell the person off

5. ________ 28.A codes & conventions, formats, symbols and narrative structures that indicate
the meaning of media messages to an audience.
a. media languages
b. language
c. semiotics
d. Mise en scene
________ 29.Knowledge that is unique to a specific culture or society, most often it is not
written down.
a. Indigenous
b. Indigenous knowledge
c. indigenous communication
d. Indigenous media and information
IV- SEQUENCING EVENTS
Direction: Arrange the following chronologically using letters A to G. Write the letter on the
space provided.
II. Mind Map Constructions (20 pts.)
Direction: Imagine yourself 10 years from now; (1.) conceive different aspects of your life
that might have changed; (2.) make a visual representation by constructing a Mind Map
for the concept.
__g_ 1.Creating and communicating new knowledge
__e_ 2.Organizing, storing or archiving information
__d_ 3.Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information
__b__4.Determining sources of information
___a_5.Identifying/recognizing information needs
___c_6.Citing or searching for information
__f__7.Using information in an ethical, efficient and effective way
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Prepared by: Noted by:

6. JESUS JAY ARIOLA MS. FE HAYNE AGUILAR
Subject Teacher Assistant Principal III
JOEL T. ALANO
Subject Teacher