What is an algorithm?

A set of rules used by digital platforms to organize content

What is a filter bubble?

users are only exposed to information they already agree with

What is cancel culture?

rejection/ boycotting of individuals because of their opinions or actions

Why are algorithms sometimes biased?

they are programmed by humans and can reflect existing biases

Which two media tycoons were rivals in the era of yellow journalism?

Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph Hearst

What does “yellow journalism” refer to

Sensationalized and exaggerated news

A manipulated video or image created with AI

What was the main impact of the printing press?

It increased literacy and access to information

What is an example of multimedia

An interactive website with video and text

Why are deepfakes dangerous in politics?

They can spread false information and manipulate public opinion

Which is NOT a strategy to break the dopamine loop?

Checking social media constantly

What is a key difference between advertising and propaganda?

Advertising tries to sell a product, propaganda tries to influence beliefs

What does the AIDA formula stand for?

Attention, Interest, Desire, Action

What is the "dopamine loop" in social media?

A cycle where notifications and likes trigger addictive behavior

Which strategy DOES NOT help fight algorithmic manipulation?

Always using the same social media platforms

What is media literacy?

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media

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1
What is an algorithm?
A type of computer virus
A new social media trend
A programming language
A set of rules used by digital platforms to organize content
2
What is a filter bubble?
users are only exposed to information they already agree with
method for verifying information online
A way to improve internet speed
A feature on social media that removes harmful content
3
What is cancel culture?
rejection/ boycotting of individuals because of their opinions or actions
A way to create viral content
A type of media regulation
A new form of digital marketing
4
Why are algorithms sometimes biased?
they are programmed by humans and can reflect existing biases
They only work with numbers, not opinions
They do not affect search results or recommendations
They are designed to be neutral and fair
5
Which two media tycoons were rivals in the era of yellow journalism?
Steve Jobs & Bill Gates
Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph Hearst
Jeff Bezos & Elon Musk
Rupert Murdoch & Mark Zuckerberg
6
What does “yellow journalism” refer to
Yellow coloured magazine pages
Media focusing on facts
Sensationalized and exaggerated news
Government-controlled media
7
How can you break out of a filter bubble?
Rely only on mainstream media
Only read content recommended by social media
Follow diverse news sources
Avoid reading any news
8
What kind of media is considered two-way communication?
Billboards
TV news broadcasts
Social media interactions
Radio advertisements
9
What is a deepfake?
A hidden message in a movie
A manipulated video or image created with AI
A hidden message in a movie
A high-quality animated film
10
What was the main impact of the printing press?
It allowed governments to control information
It decreased the need for media literacy
It spread sensationalism
It increased literacy and access to information
11
Which of the following is an example of traditional media?
YouTube
Netflix
Social Media
Newspaper
12
What is an example of multimedia
An interactive website with video and text
A newspaper article
A printed book
A radio show
13
Why are deepfakes dangerous in politics?
They help politicians reach a younger audience
They are used to create funny memes
They make elections more entertaining
They can spread false information and manipulate public opinion
14
Which is NOT a strategy to break the dopamine loop?
Setting screen time limits
Turning off notifications
Checking social media constantly
Avoiding infinite scrolling
15
What is a key difference between advertising and propaganda?
Propaganda is used only in history
Advertising is always false, propaganda is always true
Advertising tries to sell a product, propaganda tries to influence beliefs
Both are the same
16
What does the AIDA formula stand for?
Advertising, Information, Design, Audience
Awareness, Insight, Demand, Action
Alert, Influence, Direct, Attract
Attention, Interest, Desire, Action
17
What is the "dopamine loop" in social media?
A fitness-related app feature
A way to increase logical thinking
A music streaming effect
A cycle where notifications and likes trigger addictive behavior
18
Which strategy DOES NOT help fight algorithmic manipulation?
Clicking on random content to disrupt the algorithm
Always using the same social media platforms
manually search and select information or content
turning off autoplay on social media or streaming services
19
What is media literacy?
The ability to read newspapers
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media
The ability to use social media platforms
The ability to write news articles
20
Which of these is NOT a risk of deepfakes?
Spreading misinformation
Creating fake political speeches
entertainment
Manipulating public opinion

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