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What does it mean to be information literate?

Managing technological tools effectively
Gathering data from various sources and incorporating it into one's knowledge base (correct)
Creating information through digital manipulation
Being able to solve problems efficiently

Which of the following is NOT a component of technology literacy?

Understanding and using information in traditional formats (correct)
Ability to access and manage information
Ability to communicate effectively using digital tools
Using technological tools responsibly

What is a key aspect of being technologically literate?

Using communication tools effectively in social settings
Developing skills necessary for historical research
Understanding and using information found using technology (correct)
Locating information manually without the use of technology

What does media and information literacy aim to develop in individuals?

Critical thinking and life-long learning skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'information' defined in the context provided?

Data, knowledge, signals, or symbols derived from various sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger associated with automaticity according to the text?

Desensitization due to automatic habits formed by mass media exposure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does media literacy aim to empower citizens with?

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of media literacy?

Ability to perform complex mathematical operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of information literacy?

Recognize when information is needed and effectively communicate information (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is NOT associated with being media literate?

Recognizing fictional writing styles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental difference between media literacy and information literacy?

Media literacy focuses on interpreting mass media, while information literacy focuses on understanding data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does being media literate involve regarding media messages?

Recognizing bias, spin, misinformation, and lies (C) Signup and view all the answers