Which recent phenomenon has helped us to understand the world around us?a. Widespread use of internet.b. Use of magazinesc. Use of newspapersd. All of them.2. Which of the following is not categorized at print media?a. Booksb. Magazinesc. Newspapersd. Radio3. What is a gathering of a large number of people coming together to oppose some issue called?a) Public protestb) Social gatheringc) Symposiumd) Convocation4. What kind of information should news reports disseminate to the masses?a) Incomplete and unbiased factual informationb) Complete and unbiased factual informationc) Incomplete and biased factual informationd) None of theseII. Write True or False1. Technology used by the mass media keeps changing. (T/F)2. Sometimes the media fails to focus on issues that are significant in our lives. (T/F)3. Giving balanced information is not an important duty of the media. (T/F)4. The TV gives us a partial view of the world. (T/F)5. The cost to advertise on a television channel does not depend on the popularity of thechannel. (T/F)III. Write one-word answers.1. This refers to news reports, articles, interviews, stories that are printed onnewspapers, magazines, and books for a wide audience to read. _________2. This word is used to refer a TV or radio can reach millions of people because they3.This is plural form of the ‘medium’_______

1. Which recent phenomenon has helped us to understand the world around us?a. Widespread use of internet.b. Use of magazinesc. Use of newspapersd. All of them

Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate?A.Television has allowed more everyday citizens to share their political ideas with a broad audience.B.Political discussions that once occurred on the radio are now forbidden.C.Political matters that were once discussed only in print media are covered by several forms of media today.D.The web has had little impact on the consumption of print media.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 9 of 10Which form of media would be most effective today for spreading a hoax quickly?A.MagazinesB.RadioC.NewspapersD.The InternetSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following is a true statement about the role of the media in providing citizens with information?ResponsesInvestigative reporting dominates the news because it is less expensive than political commentary.Investigative reporting dominates the news because it is less expensive than political commentary.Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.The media is increasingly controlled by the major political parties, who determine which stories are covered by the press.The media is increasingly controlled by the major political parties, who determine which stories are covered by the press.There has been an increase in social media and Internet news consumption by the public, causing the top five media conglomerates to have greater control over public opinion.

The combination of digital and online technology being used by news sources, politicians, and even people who aren’t reporters allows anyone to make or cover news. This has the effect ofGroup of answer choicesBlurring the line between reporting and opinion, making it difficult to be sure one is reading fact-based reportingEnsuring that an ever-increasing share of the population is informed of political eventsDriving news consumers to back reading printed newspapers they know they can rely on for factual reportingIncreasing the reliability and accuracy of news posted on social media outlets