Midterm Examination In Media And Information Literacy.

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    The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them the competencies (knowledge and skills necessary to engaged with traditional media and new technologies.

    • Literacy

    • Media literacy

    • Lifestyle

    • Mass Media

    Correct Answer
    A. Media literacy
    Explanation
    Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms. It empowers individuals by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage with traditional media and new technologies. Media literacy enables citizens to critically evaluate and understand the messages and information conveyed through media channels, helping them make informed decisions and navigate the complex media landscape. It is an essential skill in today's digital age, allowing individuals to effectively communicate, collaborate, and participate in society.

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    The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them the competencies (knowledge and skills necessary to engaged with traditional media and new technologies.

    • Literacy

    • Media literacy

    • Lifestyle

    • Mass Media

    Correct Answer
    A. Media literacy
    Explanation
    Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms. It is a skill that empowers individuals by providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with both traditional media and new technologies. Media literacy allows individuals to critically evaluate the messages and information they encounter in media, enabling them to make informed decisions and navigate the media landscape effectively.

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    It is the process of sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means, including speech, or oral communication; writing and graphical representations (such as infographics, maps, and charts); and signs, signals, and behavior.

    • Communication

    • Social media

    • Data

    • Verbal communication

    Correct Answer
    A. Communication
    Explanation
    The given answer "Communication" is the correct answer because the description provided in the question matches the definition of communication. Communication involves the exchange of messages through various means, including verbal and nonverbal methods such as speech, writing, graphical representations, signs, signals, and behavior. Social media and data are specific forms or channels of communication, while verbal communication is a type of communication method. Therefore, the most general and encompassing term that fits the given description is "Communication."

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    The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them the competencies (knowledge and skills necessary to engaged with traditional media and new technologies.

    • Literacy

    • Media literacy

    • Lifestyle

    • Mass Media

    Correct Answer
    A. Media literacy
    Explanation
    Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms. It is aimed at empowering citizens by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage with both traditional media and new technologies. Media literacy allows individuals to critically understand and navigate the vast amount of information and media content that they encounter in their daily lives. It enables them to make informed decisions, think critically, and participate actively in society.

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    The selecting of someone or something over another or others.

    • Preference

    • Ideas

    • Likes

    • Difference

    Correct Answer
    A. Preference
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Preference" because it accurately describes the act of selecting someone or something over others. It implies that there is a choice involved and that the individual or group has a particular liking or inclination towards the chosen option. The other options, such as "Ideas," "Likes," and "Difference," do not convey the same meaning of selecting one option over others based on personal preference.

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    The essential skills and competencies that allow individuals to engaged with media and other information providers effectively, as well as develop critical thinking and life long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens.

    • Literacy

    • Mass media

    • Media literacy

    • Media and information literacy

    Correct Answer
    A. Media and information literacy
    Explanation
    This answer is correct because media and information literacy refers to the skills and competencies needed to effectively engage with media and other information providers. It includes the ability to critically analyze and evaluate information, as well as the skills necessary for lifelong learning and active citizenship.

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    A broad term that covered processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.

    • Information

    • Data

    • Information literacy

    • Media and Information literacy

    Correct Answer
    A. Information
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Information" because it is a broad term that encompasses processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals, or symbols. It refers to the organized and meaningful data that can be used to make decisions or gain understanding. The other options, such as "Data," "Information literacy," and "Media and Information literacy," are more specific terms that do not encompass the entire range of concepts mentioned in the question.

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    It is a logical fallacy in which a party asserts that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect?

    • Slippery slope

    • Fallacies

    • Bandwagon

    • Ad Hominem

    Correct Answer
    A. Slippery slope
    Explanation
    A slippery slope is a logical fallacy in which a party asserts that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect. This fallacy assumes that if one event happens, it will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences. It is often used in arguments to exaggerate the potential outcomes of a particular action or decision, without providing sufficient evidence to support the claim.

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    The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying context.

    • Literacy

    • Information literacy

    • Technology literacy

    • Media literacy

    Correct Answer
    A. Literacy
    Explanation
    The given answer "Literacy" is correct because it encompasses the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. It includes different types of literacy such as information literacy, technology literacy, and media literacy, which all contribute to a person's overall literacy skills.

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    It is the obligation to establish a contention as fact by evoking evidence of its probable truth?

    • Probable cause

    • Critical thinking

    • Burden of Proof

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Burden of Proof
    Explanation
    The term "burden of proof" refers to the responsibility of providing evidence or support for a claim or argument. In this context, the question is asking about the obligation to establish a contention as fact by presenting evidence of its probable truth. This aligns with the concept of burden of proof, as it is the responsibility of the person making a claim to provide sufficient evidence to support their argument and convince others of its validity. Therefore, the correct answer is "Burden of Proof."

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    A circular argument in which the conclusion is included in the premise.

    • Ad Hominem

    • Begging the question

    • Bandwagon

    • Slippery slope

    Correct Answer
    A. Begging the question
    Explanation
    Begging the question is the correct answer because it refers to a logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed to be true in one of the premises. In this case, the circular argument mentioned in the question is a form of begging the question because the conclusion is included in the premise, making it a circular and logically flawed argument.

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