Media & Information Quiz

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According to the Munich Charter, which governs journalistic ethics, journalists must: Of these three statements, only one is true. Which one?

Respect people's dignity, do not distort the facts, cross-check information and correct errors, refuse any external pressure that could influence your work.

Adapt facts to audience expectations, avoid sensitive topics so as not to offend the audience, protect sources only if this does not harm economic interests.

Verify sources, publish sensational information first, prioritize speed of publication.

None

Which of the following statements describes a rumor?

The latest WHO report indicates a significant decline in COVID-19 cases in several countries.

Many people are saying that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected.

“I think the pandemic could have been avoided if countries had acted sooner.”

None

Which of the following two statements presents information?

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 8 million deaths each year.

“Tobacco should be completely banned because it is harmful to public health.”

None

What general trend has been observed in the Western Balkan countries with regard to press freedom, according to the 2024 report by Reporters Without Borders?

Significant improvement

Stagnation

Deterioration

No notable trends

None

What impact does advertising have on media independence?

No impact, journalists remain neutral

The media can be influenced by their advertisers and avoid certain sensitive topics.

Advertising prevents the media from covering economic issues

Advertisers only fund independent media

None

What is the effect of media concentration on the spread of misinformation?

It reduces the spread of misinformation by centralizing information sources.

It has no impact on the spread of misinformation.

It facilitates the spread of misinformation by limiting the diversity of sources.

It completely eliminates misinformation through increased control.

None

According to a November 2024 report, what major challenge continues to affect media freedom in the Balkans, both in EU member states and in candidate countries?

Lack of training for journalists

Political influence on the media

Insufficient financial resources

Censorship by non-governmental entities

None

Can a journalist protect the anonymity of his sources?

Yes, it is a fundamental right to guarantee freedom of information.

Only if the source requests it in writing

Only if the information relates to a criminal case

None

Which countries are among the top five in RSF's 2024 World Press Freedom Index?

Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands

Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Belgium

Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand

None

10.

Why must journalists always cross-check their sources?

To verify the credibility of information

To make your article more interesting

To avoid being accused of plagiarism

Because the law requires it

None

Whether they have been edited, taken out of context, cleverly framed, or simply use optical illusions, images can sometimes be misleading... For each image, it's up to you to decide: is it authentic, has it been manipulated, or is it a montage? It's up to you!

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