Media & Information Quiz

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!

What is the definition of media?

A public body that controls the information disseminated to the public

A means of communication that allows information to be disseminated to a wide audience

A company that sells content exclusively online

An entertainment platform with no informational role

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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.”

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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.

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Which of these examples is a piece of information?

The temperature is 2°C today.

It's really cold outside.

Global warming does not exist because it is cold.

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What is the main impact of media echo chambers on public debate and diversity of opinion?

They promote a balanced understanding of different points of view.

They encourage people to question their personal beliefs.

They reinforce the polarization of opinions by limiting exposure to differing perspectives.

They increase the diversity of information available to the public.

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What is a source in journalism?

A journalist writing an article

The origin of information (testimony, document, study, etc.)

A website that publishes news

A rumor circulating on social media

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A journalist investigates an event and finds two sources who say contradictory things. What is the best approach to take in this case?

Publish the information anyway, specifying that differing points of view exist, in order to respect freedom of expression.

Choose the source that seems most reliable based on their status (for example, an expert rather than a witness).

Cross-check information with other sources to compare versions and conduct a thorough investigation to ensure the accuracy of the facts before publication (e.g., an expert rather than a witness).

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What is the definition of information?

A rumor circulating on the internet

A verifiable fact or event that has been made public

Entertainment content shared on social media

An opinion expressed in the media

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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

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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.

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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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