BTLED Online Quiz 1

What is the purpose of media literacy?

• To create digital content

• To analyze and evaluate media messages

• To use search engines effectively

• To communicate effectively in a digital world

Which of the following is an example of media bias?

• Reporting both sides of a story

• Reporting only one side of a story

• Reporting the facts objectively

• Reporting the news in a timely manner

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A news article about a historical event

• A textbook that covers a historical event

• An encyclopedia entry about a historical event

• A diary written by a person who lived during a historical event

A news article reports on a recent political scandal and includes quotes from politicians from both sides of the aisle. How might a media-literate reader evaluate the potential bias in the article?

• Look for conflicts of interest among the authors or the funding sources of the news outlet

• Assume that the article is unbiased since it presents quotes from both sides

• Dismiss the article as biased without considering its content

• Share the article on social media to show support for one side of the scandal

A student is researching a historical event and finds conflicting information in different sources. How might a media-literate student evaluate the reliability of the sources?

• Choose the source that presents the most sensational or interesting version of the event

• Use a search engine to find additional sources that confirm one version of the event

• Consider the credentials of the authors and the date of publication

• Ignore the conflicting information and focus on the most popular or well-known version of the event

Media literacy is the ability to understand and interpret media messages.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Media literacy only applies to traditional media, such as television and newspapers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Media literacy involves critical thinking and require creativity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A critical component of media literacy is being able to identify the different types of media bias.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Media literacy is specifically relevant for young people who are heavy consumers of media.

• TRUE

• FALSE