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What does the term 'plagiarism' mean?
Citing sources properly
Copying someone else's work
Creating original content
Collaborating with others
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What does defamation refer to?
Public interest disclosures
Personal opinions expressed
False statements harming reputation
Truthful reporting of facts
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Which law protects freedom of speech?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
First Amendment
Second Amendment
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What is the role of fact-checking?
Create sensational stories
Increase viewership
Promote opinions
Ensure accuracy in reporting
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What does 'fair use' allow?
Complete reproduction of works
Ignoring copyright laws
Selling copyrighted content
Limited use of copyrighted material
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What is a primary concern of media law?
Maximizing profits
Controlling narratives
Protecting public interest
Limiting access to information
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Which is a common ethical dilemma in media?
Focusing on ratings
Choosing catchy headlines
Promoting advertisements
Balancing truth and privacy
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True or false: All media outlets are equally reliable.
False
True
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Which is a form of media censorship?
Fact-checking news
Encouraging diverse voices
Banning certain content
Promoting free speech
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Which is a consequence of misinformation?
Better informed citizens
Increased engagement
Erosion of public trust
Stronger communities
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True or false: Ethical journalism is optional.
True
False
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True or false: Media can publish anything without consequences.
False
True
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True or false: All media must be unbiased.
False
True
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What is media ethics primarily concerned with?
Maximizing audience reach
Advertising revenue
Truthfulness in reporting
Entertainment value
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What is the purpose of copyright law?
Protect creators' rights
Promote free distribution
Limit public access
Encourage plagiarism
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True or false: Media ethics is only for journalists.
False
True
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What is the significance of transparency in media?
Builds trust with audience
Increases sensationalism
Hides information
Reduces accountability
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What is the role of the FCC?
Create news content
Control social media
Promote advertising
Regulate communications
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Which is a key principle of journalism?
Viral content creation
Accountability
Celebrity gossip
Profit maximization
