Media and Information Literacy Basics

What is the definition of media and information literacy?

A set of competencies that empower citizens to access, retrieve, understand, evaluate, and use, create, as well as share information and media content in all formats, using various tools, in a critical, ethical and effective way, in order to participate and engage in personal, professional and societal activities.

What are the two main types of rock art from the pre-industrial age?

Petroglyphs and pictographs

What did people learn to do during the pre-industrial age?

All of the above

What is the main purpose of media and information literacy?

To participate and engage in personal, professional and societal activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of media information literacy?

Essential competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitude) that allow citizens to engage with media and other information providers effectively and develop critical thinking and life-long learning skills for socializing and becoming active citizens. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between petroglyphs and pictographs?

Petroglyphs are carved or engraved into the rock, while pictographs are painted on the rock surface. Signup and view all the answers

What are considered reliable sources of information according to the text?

Peer reviewed journals, public libraries, and news sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with using Wikipedia as a source of information according to the text?

Some of the information and attached resources may not be reliable. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes signs and symbols that are capable of having several possible meanings?

Polysemic symbols Signup and view all the answers

What do codes consist of in the context of communication, according to the text?

Signs and symbols put together to create meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an unreliable source of information in the text?

Peer-reviewed journals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the way in which the meaning of media text is conveyed to the readers or viewers?

Media semiotics Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary technology shift during the Industrial Age?

From hand tools to power-driven machines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a form of media during the Industrial Age?

Cave Paintings Signup and view all the answers

What invention was crucial to the development of the Electronic Age?

Transistor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms of media was NOT mentioned in the text?

Radio Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the telegraph on communication during the Industrial Age?

It revolutionized long-distance communication Signup and view all the answers

What was the key characteristic of the Electronic Age as described in the text?

The use of electronic components and electrical power Signup and view all the answers

What was the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose digital computer?

ENAIC Signup and view all the answers

What was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer designed for business applications?

UNIVAC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mediums is used for transmitting sound with moving pictures?

Television Signup and view all the answers

What technology uses radio waves to convey information such as sound?

Radio Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Information/New Age?

It introduced the use of paper and printing press Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Information/New Age?

It introduced the use of microelectronics and personal computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the digital divide?

The gap between those who have access to modern technology and those who don't Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an implication of the digital divide?

Improving transparency and accountability in governance Signup and view all the answers

How does the digital divide impact political empowerment?

It hinders political empowerment and mobilization due to lack of digital connectivity Signup and view all the answers

Which area is NOT mentioned as being affected by the digital divide?

Healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the digital divide in rural areas of the Philippines?

Information poverty and a vicious cycle of poverty and deprivation Signup and view all the answers

How does the digital divide impact the capacity of children to learn and develop?

It hinders children's ability to build required tech skills due to lack of internet access Signup and view all the answers