1. Which of the following describes advertising?
an underlying point of view
a true story using facts that can be verified
a promotion that is paid for by a company**
an exchange of information, news, or ideas
2. Why is it important to analyze the message and point of view of advertising?
to understand the purpose of the ad
to understand which ads accurately represent reality**
to understand which products to purchase
to understand which services are best to use
3. Which of the following is a documentary?
a television show that has users tell about a product
a weekly or daily radio or television program that reports current events
a film that tells a true story using facts that can be verified**
a work of fiction based on a true story
4. Which of the following is the purpose of news programs?
to convince viewers to vote for a politician
to advertise community businesses
to deliver fair and unbiased information
to give information about current events**
5. Which of the following describes a blog?
a collection of articles written by journalists
a web page that shares personal thoughts and observations**
a type of information sharing designed to share facts
a place on the internet that connects multiple pages with hyperlinks
6. Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources when consuming news and information?
to ensure that the information is accurate and reliable**
to determine if the information aligns with your personal beliefs
to support only sources that are well-known and popular
to avoid information that may be biased or misleading
7. Which of the following is an example of an opinion piece?
a news article reporting on a recent event
a blog post sharing the author's thoughts on a political issue**
a documentary film presenting facts about a historical event
a radio show discussing various perspectives on a societal issue
8. What is the primary difference between advertising and public relations?
Advertising is paid for by a company to promote a product or service, while public relations focuses on building relationships and managing the image of a company or brand**
Advertising is only used to promote products, while public relations is focused on promoting social causes
Advertising is only used in print media, while public relations is used in digital media
Advertising always presents unbiased information, while public relations may involve biased messaging.
9. How can individuals differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of news and information?
By verifying information with multiple reputable sources**
By only consuming information from sources that align with personal beliefs
By avoiding sources that are popular or well-known
By only consuming information from sources that are free of bias.
10. Which of the following is an example of a primary source of information?
An interview with a scientist who conducted a research study**
A blog post summarizing a scientific journal article
A news article reporting on the findings of a scientific study
A documentary film presenting information about a historical event.