AJ's campaign team wants to use mass media to inform as many citizens as possible about his political stance. Which mass media type would reach the most people?(1 point)

Responses

A pamphlet, because the reader can take it with them.
A pamphlet, because the reader can take it with them.

Television, because it allows more information to reach the viewer.
Television, because it allows more information to reach the viewer.

A blog post, because the reader can save the information for later.
A blog post, because the reader can save the information for later.

A billboard, because it is seen by people every day.
A billboard, because it is seen by people every day.

Television, because it has the widest reach and can target a large audience at once.

Which of the following is the purpose of commercials?(1 point)

Responses

to educate
to educate

to inform
to inform

to persuade
to persuade

to entertain
to entertain

to persuade.

Which is an example of snob appeal propaganda?(1 point)

Responses

It tastes just like your mama made it!
It tastes just like your mama made it!

Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.

World-class design made just for you!
World-class design made just for you!

Made for those who care about luxury and class.
Made for those who care about luxury and class.

Made for those who care about luxury and class.

Which is an example of stereotyping?(1 point)

Responses

All tall people are good at basketball.
All tall people are good at basketball.

Dogs are popular pets.
Dogs are popular pets.

People who read have larger vocabularies than those who do not.
People who read have larger vocabularies than those who do not.

Going to the beach in the winter is a bad idea.
Going to the beach in the winter is a bad idea.

All tall people are good at basketball.

Derek sees an advertisement for new cleats. The advertisement says the cleats are “light, comfortable, long-lasting, deluxe, and a wise investment.” Which sentence gives the point of view of the creator of the cleats?(1 point)

Responses

Expensive cleats look better.
Expensive cleats look better.

The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.

Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Any cleats will make you a good athlete.

It is worth investing in quality cleats.

It is worth investing in quality cleats.

How can you identify bias on a website?(1 point)

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One point of view is presented on the topic.
One point of view is presented on the topic.

Multiple sources present unique points of view.
Multiple sources present unique points of view.

The creator is an authority on the topic.
The creator is an authority on the topic.

The most up-to-date factual information is presented.
The most up-to-date factual information is presented.

One point of view is presented on the topic.

Which option is an example of an ethical standard?(1 point)

Responses

Always wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle.
Always wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle.

Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.
Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.

Treat others as you want to be treated.
Treat others as you want to be treated.

Children can sit in the front seat of a car when they turn 13.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

How are the ideas of fair use and copyright related?(1 point)

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Copyright and fair use are used for the same purpose.
Copyright and fair use are used for the same purpose.

Fair use has stricter guidelines than copyright.
Fair use has stricter guidelines than copyright.

Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.
Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.

Copyright grants permission of fair use material to be used in certain ways.

Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.

Which situation requires giving attribution to the source?(1 point)

Responses

painting a canvas
painting a canvas

telling a friend a personal story
telling a friend a personal story

writing a research paper
writing a research paper

playing a song on your car radio
playing a song on your car radio

writing a research paper.

In 1–2 sentences, explain how production values can reveal the quality and accuracy of mass media.(2 points)

Production values refer to the technical and aesthetic aspects of a media piece. High production values often correspond with the amount of time, money, and resources put into creating the media product. Quality production values indicate a level of care and attention to detail that can reflect a commitment to accuracy and quality.

In 3–5 sentences, explain at least three questions that could be asked to determine whether news programs and documentaries are accurate and reliable sources of information.(4 points)

Three questions that could be asked to determine whether news programs and documentaries are accurate and reliable sources of information include: "What sources of information are being used in this program?", "Can the sources cited be trusted?", and "Have the facts been checked and verified by other sources?". In addition to assessing the quality of sources that are used, it can also be helpful to consider whether the program presents a balanced view of the topic being discussed and whether opposing points of view have been adequately represented. It is also helpful to research the reputation of the news outlet or documentarian creating the program, to determine whether they have a history of accuracy and objectivity.