Department of Education

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

Division of Zamboanga City
Tolosa National High School
Tolosa, Zamboanga City

Midterm Examination in Media and Information Literacy

2nd Semester S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: _______________________________________ Score: _______________

Grade 11- _______________ Date: ________________

General Instructions
1. Avoid erasures. For objective type of test, you are allowed to use at least 3 erasures. If you exceed, it will be a deducted from your
total score.
2. Using of cellphones and any gadgets are strictly prohibited unless emergency.
3. Refrain from lifting your test papers as your classmates at the back may see your answers.
4. If you have any question about the test, just raise your right hand.
GOD BLESS!

1. Which of the following best defines media literacy? 1. A B C D

A. the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms OOOO
B. the ability to identify and understand using printed and written materials
associated with varying contexts?
C. the physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication
through physical objects such as radio, television, computers and film
D. the ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to
responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools?

2. Is it possible that different individual derives a different meaning from the message? 2. A B C D
A. Yes, because he or she is coming from a different point of view and/or OOOO
background.
B. Yes, because sometimes information is unclear.
C. Yes, because most of the time people don’t want to understand.
D. Yes , because strategies in understanding were not introduced

3. How do media and information affect communication? 3. A B C D

A. It has become easy to stay to ourselves and chat with the rest of the world OOOO
without true interaction.
B. Today we are ready to communicate with almost anyone, anytime.
C. Most of the population is communicating through mobile (chatting, sharing,
liking) and they think it’s important for them to communicate and react.
D. All of these

4. Consider the following statements below. Which of the following is correct? 4. A B C D

Statement A: Media, Information, and Technology Literacy are three separate entities and OOOO
should be studies and treated as such.
Statement B: Being able to assess, evaluate information, critically thinking and using the
information effectively, and creating messages are the important aspects of Media,
Information, and Technology literacies.
A. Statement A is correct but statement B is not.
B. Statement B is correct but statement A is not.
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect.
5. How would you differentiate media and information? 5. A B C D
A. Information are the physical objects used to communicate with while media is a broad OOOO
term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction,
signals or symbols.
B. Media are the physical objects used to communicate with while information is a broad
term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction,
signals or symbols.
C. Media is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate while
information is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
D. Information is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate
while media is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
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6. What is the difference between media literacy and information literacy? 6. A B C D
A. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a OOOO
variety of forms while information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is
needed, and to locate, evaluate and effectively communicate information in its
various forms.
B. Information literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in
a variety of forms while media literacy is the ability to recognize when information is
needed, and to locate, evaluate and effectively communicate information in its
various forms.
C. Media is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate
while information is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from
study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
D. Information is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and
communicate while media is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge
derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.

7. A media and information Literate individual is someone who: 7. A B C D

A. thinks critically B. thinks unethically OOOO
C. thinks irrationally D. thinks immorally

8. Which of the following statement/s is/are true? 8. A B C D

I. An information literate person should first understand the question to figure out OOOO
the type of information sources he or she needed.
II. Information needed only comes from one source or method only.
III. An information literate person cannot do anything in his society since it only
entails researching on ideas instead of acting up on it.
IV. Information cannot be shared or learned upon if a person cannot understand
what it is about.
A. I only B. I and II only C. II, III and IV only D. III and IV only
9. Which of the following does not belong to the group? 9. A B C D
A. Wearable technology B. Virtual Reality OOOO
C. Cave paintings D. Facebook
10. Which of the following happened during the electronic age? 10. A B C D
A. The internet paved way for faster communication and the creation of the OOOO
social network.
B. People harnessed the power of transistors that led to early computers
C. Voice, image, sound and data are digitalized
D. Manufactured various products including books through printing press
11. All of the statements about traditional media are correct EXCEPT? 11. A B C D
A. Media experience is limited. OOOO
B. Sense receptors are very specific.
C. Integrates all aspects of old media.
D. Existed before the advent of internet.
12. How did Facebook changed our lives in a good way? 12. A B C D
A. We care less about our privacy. OOOO
B. Facebook changed the definition of friend.
C. Facebook has created online jobs and opportunities.
D. Facebook created negative effects on culture as well as in society
13. Video Games can also be considered as type of media. Why is it possible? 13. A B C D
A. Because it affects human behavior like social media did. OOOO
B. Because it’s been a means in which people are entertained.
C. Because video games has features that enable communication.
D. Because Millenials must be in a trend.
14. Arrange the stages/elements of information literacy in order. 14. A B C D
A. Citing or searching of information OOOO
B. Organizing, storing or archiving information
C. Creating and communicating new knowledge
D. Determining the sources of information
E. Using information in an ethical, efficient and effective way
F. Identifying/recognizing information needs
G. Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information

A) F, D, A, G, B, E, C B) B, E, C, F, D, A, G,
C) A, G, B, F, D, E, C D) B, F, A, G, D, E, C
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15. What question should one ask in evaluating information? 15. A B C D
A. What information is needed? OOOO
B. Where will we get the information?
C. How will we check the quality of information?
D. How will you organize and store information?
16. According to the weather forecast, there is no typhoon. However, your locality is 16. A B C D
experiencing heavy rainfall, while some parts in your province /region are already flooded. OOOO
There are reported incidents of landslide, evacuation, stranded vehicles and drowning. As a
student, what information do you need? Select all that applies:
I. Suspension of classes
II. Landslide/Flood warning
III. Evacuation advisory
IV. Signal/power interruption advisory
A. I, II, III only B. II, III, IV only C. I, III, IV only D. I, II, III and IV.
17. Refer to the scenario in item #18, how will you access the information that you need? 17. A B C D
A. Listen to the radio B. Watch the television OOOO
C. By text messaging D. All of these
18. How will you determine the quality and accuracy of the information that you have? 18. A B C D
A. It should come from a reputable source, such as an institution OOOO
B. it should be lengthy and with details
C. it should be catchy and trending
D. it should come from the internet.
19. How will you communicate information? 19. A B C D
A. announcement B. post to social media OOOO
C. face to face session D. All of these.
20. In this type of media content are organized and distributed on digital platforms, which type 20. A B C D
is it? OOOO
A. Print Media B. New Media
C. Broadcast Media D. Media Convergence
21. DZMM, DZBB, DZME, DZRH and RADYO PATROL are examples of? 21. A B C D
A. Print media B. Broadcast Media C. Film D. New Media OOOO
22. The internet is slowly transforming the news media, why do you think so? 22. A B C D
A. more people are relying on online sources of news instead of traditional OOOO
print and broadcast media.
B. Websites can provide text, audio, and video information, all of the ways
traditional media are transmitted.
C. The web also allows for a more interactive approach by allowing people
to personally tailor the news they receive
D. All of these
23. “Google class” is an example of media convergence in what sector of society? 23. A B C D
A. Communication B Education OOOO
C. News D. Entertainment
24. Which of the following refers to the ability to transform different kinds of media into digital 24. A B C D
code, which is then accessible by a range of devices? OOOO
A. Print Media B. New Media
C. Broadcast Media D. Media Convergence
25. Which of the following best defines Media Convergence? 25. A B C D
A. The co-existence of traditional and new media. OOOO
B. The co-existence of print media, broadcast media (radio and television),
the Internet, mobile phones, as well as others, allowing media content to
flow across various platforms.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B.
26. Which of these following media sources characteristics aids the user in making or improving 26. A B C D
decisions? OOOO
A. Reliability of information B. Value of information
C. Accuracy of information D. Timeliness
27. Which of the following is not included in considering information ACCURACY? 27. A B C D
A. content must be grammatically correct OOOO
B. Sources and references must be cited.
C. Does tone and style implied properly.
D. Author’s name is easily visible.
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28. The following are ways to determine the reliability of information. Which does not belong to 28. A B C D
the group? OOOO
A. Check the author B. Look for citations.
C. Check the date of publication D. Need to be a current media

29. Someone is behaving inappropriately on one of the sites you’re using. You should; 29. A B C D
A. tell the person off B. just ignore whatever it is OOOO
C. shut down your PC D. report to the moderator of the site

30. Consider the following statements below. Which of the following is correct? 30. A B C D
Statement A: A responsible journalist must write a biased article for a politician. OOOO
Statement B: Journalists should write articles that interest the public

A. Statement A is correct but statement B is not.

B. Statement B is correct but statement A is not.
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect.

Test II. Essay (10 points)

(31-32) a. Explain or share your opinions with the quote below: (Emphasize that technology has advantages
and disadvantages)

“Technology... is a strange thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the
other.”

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(33-34) Give one suggestion to avoid cyber bullying. Give one suggestion to avoid being a cyber-bully.
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(35-37) State the importance of giving credit to the source of one’s work.
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(38-40) Given the available media that we now have in the world, what are its roles and functions in a society?
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-End of Examination-

Prepared by:

RAY CHRISTIAN P. FAUSTINO

Media and Information Literacy Teacher

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