Reviewer in Media and Information Literacy

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter if the correct answer then write it on your answer sheet.
1. The type of communication that uses spoken words.
a. Oral communication c. Non-verbal communication
b. Written Communication d. Formal Communication
2. It is broadly defined as data, knowledge, or instructions through signals or symbols.
a. Communication b. Media c. Information d. Technology
3. This is the type of communication practiced in corporate meetings, conferences, academic
seminars, political sessions, and juridical proceedings.
a. Formal Communication c. Verbal Communication
b. Informal Communication d. Non-verbal Communication
4. It refers to tools used by the source to disseminate information to the receivers.
a. Information b. Technology c. Literacy d. Media
5. It pertains to any information that is passed on through communication.
a. Receiver b. Media c. Message d. Source
6. It refers to the listener, reader, and viewer of the message.
a. Receiver b. Media c. Message d. Source
7. The ability to access, analyse, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of forms,
including print and non-print messages.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
8. A set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the
ability to locate, evaluate, and use the needed information effectively.”
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
9. The understanding of the concepts behind computing equipment, network connectivity, and
application software; the skills to responsibly use appropriate technology to access, synthesize,
evaluate, communicate, and create information to solve problems and improve learning in all
subject areas; and the ability to acquire new knowledge for on-going and lifelong learning in the
21st century global workplace.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
10. A form of communication in which message is transmitted verbally; word of mouth and a piece
of writing do communication.
a. Formal Communication c. Verbal Communication
b. Informal Communication d. Non-verbal Communication
11. Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:
a. this message is very important. c. it's okay to forward this message to others.
b. you are shouting. d. nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.
12. It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if
a. the message is typed in all capitals.
b. the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
c. it does not contain any copyrighted material.
d. the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.
13. Before posting to a discussion group you should
A. read the FAQ.
B. find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
C. read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.
D. all of the above.
14. A flamewar is
A. a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
B. an expert programmer.
C. a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
D. an online chain letter.
15. The Golden Rule of Netiquette is
A. remember the human! C. follow the other rules of netiquette.
B. a smiley in every message. D. never flame a friend.
16. The phrase "lurk before you leap" means
A. send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
B. make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
C. post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
D. familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating
17. Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means
A. sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
 B. posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
C. spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.
D. posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.
18. Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because
A. it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.
B. it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.
C. it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.
D. all of the above.
19. Appropriate content for email messages includes
A. anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.
B. anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.
C. anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.
D. All of the above.
20. Include a subject line
A. only when you are writing an official memo.
B. only in personal memos.
C. if the person you are sending it to requires one.
D. in all e-mail messages.
21. If Francesca invents a new process for recording music, she will likely apply for a:
A. Patent B. Trademark C. Copyright D. Industrial design
22. The rights of an author or artist with respect to his or her creation are governed by the law of:
A. Patents B. Copyrights C. Trademarks D. Industrial
designs
23. A street vendor on Bloor Street is selling fake "TAGG" watches. Under which area of intellectual
property would the TAG Company likely seek a remedy?
A. Copyright B. Trademarks C. Patent D. Industrial design
24. Which is false? Intellectual property rights may be protected by:
A. Maintaining secrecy C. Use of a confidentiality clause
B. Registration D. Assignment
25. Reeti has designed a uniquely shaped walker for senior citizens, which can be collapsed and,
with the aid of two levers, used as a chair. Reeti's design is in commercial production under the name of
Supportive Stroller. Which types of intellectual property would most likely apply to Reeti's creation?
A. Patent; copyright; trademark C. Trademark; industrial design; trade
secret
B. Copyright; trademark; industrial design D. Patent; trademark; industrial design
26. Which is not a remedy for infringement of intellectual property rights?
A. An accounting for profits C. Specific performance
B. An injunction D. Damages
27. Passing off is
A. Incitement to break the contractual obligations of another
B. Presenting another's goods and services as one's own
C. The public utterance of a false statement of fact or opinion that harms another's reputation
D. The utterance of a false statement about another's goods or services that is harmful to the
reputation of those goods or services
28. A trademark is
A. The ornamentation or shape of a functional object, such as a chair
B. The right to prevent others from copying or modifying certain works
C. A monopoly to make, use, or sell an invention
D. A mark used to distinguish the source of goods or services
29. Under the Patent Act, the person entitled to receive a patent on a new invention is
A. The one who invented it first C. The one who commercialized it first
B. The who applied for a patent first D. The one who first thought of it
30. The protection afforded by a Canadian patent lasts for a maximum of
A. 10 years C. The life of the patent holder
B. 20 years D. The life of the inventor plus 50 years
Copyright and Fair Use
31. What types of work are copyrighted?
A. Dramatic B. Musical C. Graphical D. Speeches E. Literary
A. A , B, C only B. B & C only C. A & C only D. All of the above
32. When does someone get copyright protection?
A. When the author gets paid.
B. As soon as the work is created.
C. When it is published with a © symbol.
D. When it is registered for copyright.
33. How long in the U.S. does copyright last?
A. Forever, as long as someone holds the copyright
B. 70 years after it is created
C. A person's life plus 70 years after death
 D. It depends on the type of registration that was bought
34. What happens to the work after the copyright time has passed?
A. It can be bought
B. There is no time-limit on copyright
C. The work must be destroyed
D. It goes into the public domain
35. Something must have the © sign to be copyrighted.
A. True, how else would you know if it was in the public domain or not?
B. False, a work belongs to the creator whether or not there is a © symbol
36. What is fair use?
A. Paying the creator a fair price for the work
B. Using paid-for commercial products once and not sharing them
C. Limited copying or distribution of published works without the author's permission
D. Freeware that you obtain from the Internet
37. What are the four factors that determine if the use of copyrighted material falls under fair use?
A. Purpose, Content, Amount, and Market Effect
B. Purpose, Amount, Environment, and Market Effect
C. Substantiality, Use, Nature, and Market Effect
D. Purpose, Nature, Amount, and Market Effect
38. Non-profit and educational uses will generally weigh in favor of fair use as opposed to:
A. News Reporting C. Commercial Use
B. Scientific Use D. Respective Uses
39. Mr. Smith rents a video and brings it to school. As a reward, the video is shown in the
multipurpose room to reward students with perfect attendance. This is fair use.
A. True b. False
40. A teacher rents Gone With the Wind to show the burning of Atlanta scene to her class while
studying the civil war. This is fair use.
A. True b. False
41. A student is doing a multimedia report and wants to use a small portion of of Kennedy's "We
Shall Go to the Moon" speech. He presents the report to his class and then posts it on the school's local
area network. This is fair use.
A. True b. False
42. A student is writing a report for science class and uses copyright images downloaded from the
Internet and cited correctly. He submits his project to a competition that recognizes classroom work for
students and wins a prize for the school. This is covered under fair use.
A. True b.False
43. A student brings a CD to school and lends it to a friend to put in his Keynote Presentation. This is
fair use.
A. True B. False
44. A history teacher taped the original ABC news report showing Richard Nixon leaving the White
House after he resigned. She made it at home on her personal VCR and used her own tape. She uses the
entire news program every year in her classroom. This is fair use.
A. True b. False
45. A teacher produces a student video that they sell at the end of the year to buy equipment for
the school. They use well-known popular music clips. The money all foes to the school and the songs are
fully listed in the credits. This is covered under fair use.
A. True b. False
46. Heated arguments between the program viewers of CNN’s Live Coverage of the US Presidential
Debates broadcast which can be seen on the news ticker of the broadcast screen of the news program.
A. Media as Channel of information and knowledge for making informed decisions.
B. Media as facilitator of debates between diverse social actors.
C. Media as a watchdog for transparency in government to expose corruption.
D. Media as facilitator of democratic processes to guarantee free and fair elections.
E. Media as a means of cultural expression; Media as a means of providing entertainment
47. DZRH AM Radio scheduling rounds of reporters to each election precinct in Pasay City, Manila to
provide live hourly updates on the canvassing of ballots.
A. Media as Channel of information and knowledge for making informed decisions.
B. Media as facilitator of debates between diverse social actors.
C. Media as a watchdog for transparency in government to expose corruption.
D. Media as facilitator of democratic processes to guarantee free and fair elections.
E. Media as a means of cultural expression.
48. The Cannes Film festival featuring a special tribute to the best films of the past 2 years that have
faithfully depicted the cultures, peoples, and all the colors and hues of France for the entire world to see
on the silver screen.
a. Media as Channel of information and knowledge for making informed decisions.
b. Media as facilitator of debates between diverse social actors.
c. Media as a watchdog for transparency in government to expose corruption.
d. Media as facilitator of democratic processes to guarantee free and fair elections.
 e. Media as a means of cultural expression.
49. In the recent press release of ABS-CBN, Dr. Ma. Rosario Capeding, head of the RITM's Microbiology
Department, admitted getting P40,000 monthly from Sanofi for the clinical trial of Dengvaxia. What kind
of common code in journalism is shown in this situation?
A. On the record C. Deep background
B. On background D. Off the record
50. Mr. Virtucio is one of the members of PAGASA which informs us about the daily weather in one of
the segments in the news. Which type of providers of information does he belong?
A. Academic institutions C. Private sector
B. Private individuals D. Government agencies
For Nos. 51-60
NOTE: Write the SAME letter that corresponds to your choice from numbers 51-60
(example: if your answer is E, shade E from numbers 51-60)

Janna works as a legal aide in Manila and is tasked by her boss to compile FIRSTHAND
information on the physical identification/descriptions of people who entered and came out of the
Ortigas Center Maybank branch during the morning of December 11, 2018. What is Janna’s best option
for a FIRSTHAND source for accurate FIRSTHAND and RELIABLE information which will allow her to
gather the needed information in an efficient and timely manner?

A. A copy of the bank’s CCTV Footage from the date and time in question which she can request
directly from the bank manager.

B. Descriptions given by the Taho vendor selling from a stand situated on the other side of the
street from the bank.

C. A triangulation of all the testimonies given by all 40 bank employees who were present during
the date and time in question

D. The city’s CCTV footage of the entire street where Ortigas Center Maybank is located, which
she can obtain within 5 working days after she has filed the necessary documents requesting for
a copy of the video.

E. A document that lists all the names of the customers who visited the bank during the date
and time in question, which will be gathered and collated from all the transaction records of all
the customer service and banking transaction desks on said time and date.