Media and Information Literacy Overview

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What is the role of media in a democratic society?

To empower citizens with knowledge and skills for engagement (correct)
To limit access to information and restrict freedom of speech
To create barriers between the government and the public
To control and manipulate information for political gain

Which term refers to the ability to recognize when information is needed and effectively communicate it?

Information Literacy (correct)
Technology Literacy
Literacy Continuum
Media Literacy

What do individuals achieve through literacy according to the provided text?

Restricting knowledge growth and achievement of goals
Limiting potential and community participation
Full participation in society and community development (correct)
Exclusion from society and community engagement

In media literacy, what does the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate media content aim to provide?

Competencies to engage with traditional media and new technologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of information literacy?

To empower citizens with competencies for engaging with media and technologies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does technology literacy involve?

Responsible, appropriate, and effective use of technological tools (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a media organization acting as a 'resource center' in a democratic society?

To act as a gateway of information for public consumption (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a watchdog media organization in a democratic society?

To expose corrupt practices and scrutinize governance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'information literacy' as described in the text?

To recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key function of media acting as an 'advocate' in a democratic society?

To bridge the gap of the digital divide through diverse sources or formats (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of information literacy mentioned in the text?

Communicating information to the public (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key stage in the information literacy process?

Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of media and information literacy in a democratic society?

To promote critical thinking and lifelong learning skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of information literacy?

Evaluating the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of information sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Disseminating government-approved information only (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of information literacy?

The willingness to accept information without questioning its validity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key functions of media in a democratic society?

To facilitate public discourse and hold authorities accountable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of media in promoting active citizenship in a democratic society?

To provide a platform for diverse perspectives and public discourse (D) Signup and view all the answers