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 save paper by using creating fewer newspapers
to save paper by using creating fewer newspapers

to beautify an area of the city
to beautify an area of the city

to advertise for a company or business

to advertise for a company or business

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Ok 1: Which of the following describes mass media?(1 point)

Responses

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

verbal communication between small groups

The correct answer is:

tools used to get information to the public

Which of the following describes the purpose of using billboards?(1 point)

Responses

to beautify an area of the city
to beautify an area of the city

to alert the public about emergency situations
to alert the public about emergency situations

to save paper by using creating fewer newspapers
to save paper by using creating fewer newspapers

to advertise for a company or business

The correct answer is:

to advertise for a company or business

Why should you evaluate the information shared through mass media?(1 point)

Responses

to share large amounts of information quickly
to share large amounts of information quickly

to ensure the information is accurate and reliable
to ensure the information is accurate and reliable

to help others share information easily
to help others share information easily

to make sure you agree with the presenter’s opinion

The correct answer is:

to ensure the information is accurate and reliable

Which purpose does a byline serve?(1 point)

Responses

It tells you what kind of media is used.
It tells you what kind of media is used.

It creates the message being shared.
It creates the message being shared.

It summarizes the information.
It summarizes the information.

It identifies the source of the information.

The correct answer is:

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 inform
to inform

to entertain
to entertain

to advertise
to advertise

to persuade

The correct answer is:

to inform

Which of the following defines propaganda?(1 point)

Responses

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 activity or cause that currently is popular and attracts more and more followers
an activity or cause that currently is popular and attracts more and more followers

an advertisement with very positive language that evoke positive emotions
an advertisement with very positive language that evoke positive emotions

a technique used in media to influence people's opinions, attitudes, and behavior

The correct answer is:

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

media
media

glittering generality
glittering generality

snob appeal

The correct answer is:

bandwagon

Bias is when someone _______.(1 point)

Responses

uses negative words to describe something.
uses negative words to describe something.

tries to use celebrity as an appeal.
tries to use celebrity as an appeal.

uses your opinion to sell you something.
uses your opinion to sell you something.

tries to slant your opinion of something.
tries to slant your opinion of something.

The correct answer is:

tries to slant your opinion of something.

Classifying groups or ideas, usually in unflattering ways, is known as ______.(1 point)

Responses

stereotyping.
stereotyping.

negativity.
negativity.

bias.
bias.

propaganda.

The correct answer is:

stereotyping.

Which of the following describes advertising?(1 point)

Responses

an underlying point of view
an underlying point of view

a true story using facts that can be verified
a true story using facts that can be verified

an exchange of information, news, or ideas
an exchange of information, news, or ideas

a promotion that is paid for by a company

The correct answer is:

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 the purpose of the ad
to understand the purpose of the ad

to understand the best products to purchase
to understand the best products to purchase

to understand which ads accurately represent reality
to understand which ads accurately represent reality

to understand which services are best to use

The correct answer is:

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 television show that has users tell about a product
a television show that has users tell about a product

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 work of fiction based on a true story

The correct answer is:

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 advertise community businesses
to advertise community businesses

to convince viewers to vote for a politician
to convince viewers to vote for a politician

to give information about current events
to give information about current events

to deliver fair and unbiased information

The correct answer is:

to give information about current events

Which of the following describes a blog?(1 point)

Responses

a place on the internet that connects multiple pages with hyperlinks
a place on the internet that connects multiple pages with hyperlinks

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 collection of articles written by journalists

The correct answer is:

a web page that shares personal thoughts and observations

Which of the following are ethical standards?(1 point)

Responses

instructions that ensure the safety of others within a particular location
instructions that ensure the safety of others within a particular location

guidelines that control the behaviors within a group or organization
guidelines that control the behaviors within a group or organization,

principles that promote good behavior, fairness, and kindness
principles that promote good behavior, fairness, and kindness

rules of a particular place that govern actions and are enforced by penalties

The correct answer is:

principles that promote good behavior, fairness, and kindness

Identity theft is when someone________.(1 point)

Responses

stalks your social media accounts.
stalks your social media accounts.

steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.
steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.

shares your public information from social media accounts.
shares your public information from social media accounts.

posts a picture of you without your permission.

The correct answer is:

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.

The correct answer is:

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

fair use
fair use

copyright
copyright

attribution
attribution

creative expression
creative expression

The correct answer is:

copyright

Which of the following defines copyright?(1 point)

Responses

the right to copy work created by someone else
the right to copy work created by someone else

a legal protection given to creators of original work
a legal protection given to creators of original work

a list of sources used by the author
a list of sources used by the author

the use of others’ work without permission

The correct answer is:

a legal protection given to creators of original work

Which of the following describes attribution?(1 point)

Responses

giving credit to the source a written work
giving credit to the source a written work

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

The correct answer is:

giving credit to the source a written work

Which of the following is a citation?(1 point)

Responses

an informal mention of a source during a presentation
an informal mention of a source during a presentation

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

a formal, structured way of giving credit to a source
a formal, structured way of giving credit to a source

a use of other people's work without giving them credit

The correct answer is:

a list of the works referenced in the body of a written text

An in-text citation includes which of the following?(1 point)

Responses

the publisher of the source
the publisher of the source

the name of the author or website
the name of the author or website

the number of pages included in the source
the number of pages included in the source

the title of the source

The correct answer is:

the name of the author or website

What is the goal of Creative Commons?(1 point)

Responses

to allow people to exchange ideas freely and easily
to allow people to exchange ideas freely and easily

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 provide financial backing for sharing ideas

The correct answer is:

to allow people to exchange ideas freely and easily

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.

The correct answer is:

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

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

Responses

to educate
to educate

to persuade
to persuade

to entertain
to entertain

to inform

The correct answer is:

to persuade

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

Responses

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

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

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

World-class design made just for you

The correct answer is:

Made for those who care about luxury and class.

Which is an example of stereotyping?(1 point)

Responses

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

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

Dogs are popular pets.
Dogs are popular pets.

All tall people are good at basketball.

The correct answer is:

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

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

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.

It is worth investing in quality cleats.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.

Expensive cleats look better.

The correct answer is:

It is worth investing in quality cleats.

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

Responses

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.
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 correct answer is:

One point of view is presented on the topic.

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

Responses

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

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

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

Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.

The correct answer is:

Treat others as you want to be treated.

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

Responses

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 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.

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

The correct answer is:

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

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

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

writing a research paper

The correct answer is:

writing a research paper

Which of the following defines plagiarism?(1 point)

Responses

telling readers an idea in your work is not your own
telling readers an idea in your work is not your own

giving your own information on a topic
giving your own information on a topic

using someone else's work as your own
using someone else's work as your own

giving credit to sources used in your work

The correct answer is:

using someone else's work as your own

Think about the role online media (the internet) plays in your life. In 1–2 sentences, explain two reasons why you use the internet.(2 points)

As an AI language model, I do not use the internet for specific reasons like humans do. However, the internet is used primarily by humans for various reasons, such as communicating with friends and family, accessing information, entertainment, shopping, and much more.

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

Production values in mass media are key indicators of the quality and accuracy of the content being produced. For example, attention to detail, proper lighting and sound quality, well-researched and well-written content, and professional editing all contribute to the overall credibility and accuracy of the information being presented.