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Media convergence: The merging and integration of different media platforms, technologies, and
content into a unified digital environment.
Participatory culture: A culture in which individuals actively create, share, and collaborate in

producing media content, blurring the line between consumers and producers.
Media literacy assessment: Tools or methods used to evaluate and measure the knowledge, skills,
and competencies of individuals or groups in media literacy.

Media literacy campaign: Coordinated efforts and initiatives aimed at raising awareness about media
literacy, advocating for its importance, and promoting its integration into education.
Information ecosystem: The interconnected network of information sources, platforms, and users,

shaping the production, flow, and impact of information in society.
Media literacy research: Academic or scientific investigation and analysis of media literacy theories,
practices, and outcomes.
Digital responsibility: The ethical and accountable use of digital technology, including respectful

online behavior, privacy protection, and responsible sharing of information.

A 50-question multiple-choice quiz based on the glossary of media

and information literacy terms.
The correct answers are marked with an asterisk (*):

What is media literacy?

A. The ability to recognize when information is needed B. The ability to access and analyze media
messages C. The ability to evaluate and create media messages D. All of the above *

What is bias?
A. The inclination or prejudice for or against a particular perspective * B. The process of assessing the
credibility of a source C. The ability to critically analyze information D. The practice of fact-checking
information

What is the purpose of fact-checking?
A. To evaluate the credibility of a source B. To verify the accuracy of claims and statements * C. To
analyze and interpret primary sources D. To assess the reliability of secondary sources

What are primary sources?

A. Sources that analyze and interpret data B. Original sources that provide firsthand evidence or
direct documentation * C. Sources that summarize primary sources D. Sources that evaluate the

credibility of information

What is the digital footprint?
A. The digital trail or record of an individual's online activities and interactions * B. The ability to
critically engage with social media C. The process of verifying the accuracy of information D. The
responsible use of digital technology

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