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What is the ability to identify, understand, and create using written and printed materials called?

  • Media literacy
  • Literacy (correct)
  • Technology literacy
  • Information literacy

Which of the following is not a component of media and information literacy?

  • The ability to recognize when information is needed
  • The ability to identify and understand media content (correct)
  • The ability to access media in various forms
  • The ability to work to effectively use technological tools

During the Industrial Age, which invention revolutionized the way information was disseminated?

  • The typewriter
  • The printing press (correct)
  • The telephone
  • Motion picture photography

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Electronic Age?

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What is the ability to access media in various forms called?

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What is the ability to recognize when information is needed called?

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What term is used to describe the practice of using your digital footprint to display targeted ads?

<p>Behavioral targeting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action can help in managing your digital footprint effectively?

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What is one of the negative consequences of a bad digital footprint mentioned in the text?

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Which method is recommended for preserving a positive digital footprint?

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What tool is suggested to use for limiting tracking of your online activities?

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What practice can contribute to vulnerability to cyber attacks based on the text?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of media in a democratic society?

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What role does the media play in bridging the digital divide?

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What is the term used to describe the co-existence of traditional and new media?

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Which of the following statements about the Internet of Things is NOT true?

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What role does the media play in exposing corrupt practices?

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Which of the following is considered a gateway of information for society's consumption?

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Flashcards

Literacy

The ability to identify, understand, and create using written and printed materials.

Media literacy

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms

Information literacy

Recognizing when information is needed and being able to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively.

Behavioral targeting

Using your digital footprint to display targeted ads based on your online activities.

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Digital Footprint

Digital information about a person or organization available online.

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Managing Digital Footprint

Thinking before posting, deleting old accounts, limiting online tracking.

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Consequences of a Bad Digital Footprint

Harm to reputation, vulnerability to cyber attacks, compromised contact information.

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VPN for Tracking

Using a Virtual Private Network to limit online tracking.

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Media's role in bridging the digital divide

Providing diverse sources and formats of information.

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Media convergence

The co-existence of traditional and new media forms.

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Media's Role: Exposing Corruption

Media acting as a watchdog over corrupt practices.

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Media as information gateway

A central access point for society's consumption of information.

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The Printing Press

Invention that revolutionized information dissemination during the Industrial Age

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Media's Watchdog Role

Media serving as a watchdog over corrupt practices in society.

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