Which of the following describes mass media?(1 point)
Responses
verbal communication between small groups
verbal communication between small groups
video and audio created for entertainment
video and audio created for entertainment
tools used to get information to the public
tools used to get information to the public
information produced for private use
information produced for private use
tools used to get information to the public
Which of the following describes the purpose of using billboards?(1 point)
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Which of the following describes the purpose of using billboards?(1 point)
Responses
to alert the public about emergency situations
to alert the public about emergency situations
to beautify an area of the city
to beautify an area of the city
to save paper by using creating fewer newspapers
to save paper by using creating fewer newspapers
to advertise for a company or business
to advertise for a company or business
to advertise for a company or business
Why should you evaluate the information shared through mass media?(1 point)
Responses
to ensure the information is accurate and reliable
to ensure the information is accurate and reliable
to share large amounts of information quickly
to share large amounts of information quickly
to help others share information easily
to help others share information easily
to make sure you agree with the presenter’s opinion
to ensure the information is accurate and reliable
Which purpose does a byline serve?(1 point)
Responses
It creates the message being shared.
It creates the message being shared.
It tells you what kind of media is used.
It tells you what kind of media is used.
It summarizes the information.
It summarizes the information.
It identifies the source of the information.
It identifies the source of the information.
Which of the following is the main purpose of news programming on TV or online?(1 point)
Responses
to entertain
to entertain
to inform
to inform
to persuade
to persuade
to advertise
to advertise
to inform
Which of the following defines copyright?(1 point)
Responses
the use of others’ work without permission
the use of others’ work without permission
the right to copy work created by someone else
the right to copy work created by someone else
a list of sources used by the author
a list of sources used by the author
a legal protection given to creators of original work
a legal protection given to creators of original work
a legal protection given to creators of original work
Which of the following describes attribution?(1 point)
Responses
giving praise to someone for their art
giving praise to someone for their art
violating a copyright law
violating a copyright law
protecting the creators of original work
protecting the creators of original work
giving credit to the source a written work
giving credit to the source a written work
Which of the following is a citation?(1 point)
Responses
a formal, structured way of giving credit to a source
a formal, structured way of giving credit to a source
a list of the works referenced in the body of a written text
a list of the works referenced in the body of a written text
an informal mention of a source during a presentation
an informal mention of a source during a presentation
a use of other people's work without giving them credit
a use of other people's work without giving them credit
a formal, structured way of giving credit to a source
An in-text citation includes which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
the title of the source
the title of the source
the number of pages included in the source
the number of pages included in the source
the name of the author or website
the name of the author or website
the publisher of the source
the name of the author or website
What is the goal of Creative Commons?(1 point)
Responses
to provide financial backing for sharing ideas
to provide financial backing for sharing ideas
to grant permission to every person to use anyone else's work
to grant permission to every person to use anyone else's work
to make it easier for people to publish their work online
to make it easier for people to publish their work online
to allow people to exchange ideas freely and easily
to allow people to exchange ideas freely and easily.
Which of the following describes advertising?(1 point)
Responses
a promotion that is paid for by a company
a promotion that is paid for by a company
an underlying point of view
an underlying point of view
an exchange of information, news, or ideas
an exchange of information, news, or ideas
a true story using facts that can be verified
a true story using facts that can be verified
a promotion that is paid for by a company.
Why is it important to analyze the message and point of view of advertising?(1 point)
Responses
to understand which ads accurately represent reality
to understand which ads accurately represent reality
to understand which services are best to use
to understand which services are best to use
to understand the best products to purchase
to understand the best products to purchase
to understand the purpose of the ad
to understand the purpose of the ad
Which of the following is a documentary?(1 point)
Responses
a weekly or daily radio or television program that reports current events
a weekly or daily radio or television program that reports current events
a film that tells a true story using facts that can be verified
a film that tells a true story using facts that can be verified
a television show that has users tell about a product
a television show that has users tell about a product
a work of fiction based on a true story
a film that tells a true story using facts that can be verified
Which of the following is the purpose of news programs?(1 point)
Responses
to give information about current events
to give information about current events
to advertise community businesses
to advertise community businesses
to deliver fair and unbiased information
to deliver fair and unbiased information
to convince viewers to vote for a politician
to give information about current events.
Which of the following describes a blog?(1 point)
Responses
a collection of articles written by journalists
a collection of articles written by journalists
a type of information sharing designed to share facts
a type of information sharing designed to share facts
a web page that shares personal thoughts and observations
a web page that shares personal thoughts and observations
a place on the internet that connects multiple pages with hyperlinks
a place on the internet that connects multiple pages with hyperlinks
a web page that shares personal thoughts and observations.
Which of the following are ethical standards?(1 point)
Responses
guidelines that control the behaviors within a group or organization
guidelines that control the behaviors within a group or organization,
instructions that ensure the safety of others within a particular location
instructions that ensure the safety of others within a particular location
rules of a particular place that govern actions and are enforced by penalties
rules of a particular place that govern actions and are enforced by penalties
principles that promote good behavior, fairness, and kindness
principles that promote good behavior, fairness, and kindness.
Which of the following describes cyberbullying?(1 point)
Responses
threatening to hurt someone in person
threatening to hurt someone in person
being rude or aggressive to someone in writing
being rude or aggressive to someone in writing
intimidating or threatening someone online
intimidating or threatening someone online
discussing social media safety in an online forum
intimidating or threatening someone online.
Identity theft is when someone________.(1 point)
Responses
steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.
steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.
stalks your social media accounts.
stalks your social media accounts.
shares your public information from social media accounts.
shares your public information from social media accounts.
posts a picture of you without your permission.
steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.
How can privacy settings keep you safe on social media?(1 point)
Responses
They allow anyone to find out your personal information.
They allow anyone to find out your personal information.
They allow you to control who sees your posts.
They allow you to control who sees your posts.
They prevent photos of you from being posted.
They prevent photos of you from being posted.
They prevent you from communicating with online friends.
They allow you to control who sees your posts.
Which word means “using copyrighted material in certain ways without getting permission from the creator of the content”?(1 point)
Responses
attribution
attribution
creative expression
creative expression
copyright
copyright
fair use
fair use
Which of the following defines propaganda?(1 point)
Responses
a technique used in media to influence people's opinions, attitudes, and behavior
a technique used in media to influence people's opinions, attitudes, and behavior
the use of products because a celebrity or well-known individual uses them
the use of products because a celebrity or well-known individual uses them
an advertisement with very positive language that evoke positive emotions
an advertisement with very positive language that evoke positive emotions
an activity or cause that currently is popular and attracts more and more followers
a technique used in media to influence people's opinions, attitudes, and behavior.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Everyone is voting for Graham for class president, so you should, too.
Which type of propaganda is shown in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
bandwagon
bandwagon
glittering generality
glittering generality
snob appeal
snob appeal
media
bandwagon.
Bias is when someone _______.(1 point)
Responses
tries to slant your opinion of something.
tries to slant your opinion of something.
uses your opinion to sell you something.
uses your opinion to sell you something.
tries to use celebrity as an appeal.
tries to use celebrity as an appeal.
uses negative words to describe something.
tries to slant your opinion of something.
Classifying groups or ideas, usually in unflattering ways, is known as ______.(1 point)
Responses
stereotyping.
stereotyping.
bias.
bias.
propaganda.
propaganda.
negativity.
bot answer this question
Classifying groups or ideas, usually in unflattering ways, is known as ______.(1 point)
Responses
stereotyping.
stereotyping.
bias.
bias.
propaganda.
propaganda.
negativity.