Media: How well do you understand modern media?

Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of mass media?
   a) To entertain only
   b) To inform and educate the public
   c) To sell products exclusively
   d) To replace personal communication
2. Which of the following is considered traditional media?
   a) Social media platforms
   b) Television and newspapers
   c) Podcasts
   d) Blogs
3. What does the term ‘media literacy’ refer to?
   a) The ability to produce media content
   b) The skill to critically analyze and evaluate media messages
   c) The capacity to memorize media facts
   d) The knowledge of media history
4. Which social media platform is known for its focus on sharing short video clips?
   a) Facebook
   b) Twitter
   c) TikTok
   d) LinkedIn
5. What is ‘fake news’?
   a) News that is humorous
   b) Accurate and verified news reports
   c) False or misleading information presented as news
   d) News published only on social media
6. Who is generally considered the ‘father of modern journalism’?
   a) Benjamin Franklin
   b) Joseph Pulitzer
   c) Walter Cronkite
   d) Edward R. Murrow
7. Which media form is most associated with real-time updates?
   a) Newspapers
   b) Radio broadcasts
   c) Social media
   d) Magazines
8. What impact does media have on public opinion?
   a) No impact at all
   b) It can shape perceptions and influence decisions
   c) It only provides entertainment
   d) It always provides unbiased information
9. Which term describes the use of media to promote a political candidate or cause?
   a) Advertising
   b) Propaganda
   c) Journalism
   d) Public relations
10. In media studies, what does ‘media convergence’ refer to?
    a) The merging of different media forms and platforms
    b) The separation of media types
    c) The decline of traditional media
    d) The process of media censorship

Answers

1. b) To inform and educate the public
2. b) Television and newspapers
3. b) The skill to critically analyze and evaluate media messages
4. c) TikTok
5. c) False or misleading information presented as news
6. b) Joseph Pulitzer
7. c) Social media
8. b) It can shape perceptions and influence decisions
9. b) Propaganda
10. a) The merging of different media forms and platforms