Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NEGROS ISLAND REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SILAY CITY
DISTRICT IV
NAPILAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL
CITY OF SILAY
SUMMATIVE TEST #2
MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERATURE
SY 2025-2026
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Box the letter of your choice, if there’s no answer
on the choice or there’s no choices, write the correct answer before the number, no erasure,
erasure means wrong.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
1. You receive a viral news article through a messaging app claiming a major celebrity has
passed away. What should you do first?
A. Share it immediately
B. Comment your opinion under the post
C. Screenshot it and post it on your story
D. Check credible news websites or fact-checking platforms
2. Your school is running an awareness campaign about plastic waste. Which media type
would be most effective to engage both students and the community?
A. A private message to teachers only
B. A printed letter mailed to parents only
C. A full-page text article without visuals
D. A post on the school’s social media, supported with infographics and videos
3. A blog claims a new "miracle cure" for a disease. It links to a product page but not to any
scientific studies. What type of media behavior is this likely showing?
A. Responsible journalism C. Government-approved publication
B. Verified medical reporting D. Misinformation for commercial gain
4. During an election, a TV station frequently favors one candidate and rarely shows the
other’s views. What kind of media issue is this?
A. Media bias C. Technical difficulty
B. Globalization D. Media convergence
5. A student wants to research how climate change affects farmers. Which combination of
media sources would provide a balanced view?
A. Only TikTok videos
B. Personal blogs and memes
C. Political campaign ads
D. Scientific reports, news articles, and interviews with farmers
6. Your friend shares a social media post warning people about a natural disaster that
supposedly happened yesterday in your city—but you saw no news about it. What’s your best
response?
A. Panic and leave the area D. Call the friend and argue
B. Repost to warn others C. Search credible news sources or local
government announcement
7. Your teacher asks you to present a news story from different perspectives (e.g.,
government, public, expert). What media literacy skill are you applying?
A. Memorization C. Following one narrative only
B. Skimming and scanning D. Identifying bias and understanding
multiple viewpoints
8. A social media influencer with no medical background gives advice on nutrition. Why
should you be cautious about trusting this information?
A. Influencers always tell the truth
B. Influencers are trained health professionals
C. social media is regulated like scientific journals
D. The advice may not be evidence-based or safe
9. A company creates an advertisement disguised as a news article about its new product.
What is this an example of?
A. Government report C. Investigative journalism
B. Peer-reviewed research D. Sponsored content or native
advertising
10. A student uses AI to generate a news summary for a project. What should they do next to
ensure accuracy?
A. Submit it without review C. Add emojis to make it engage
B. Translate it to another language D. Compare it with information from
reputable news sources
11. Your community newspaper publishes an article about a local protest. How could including
video interviews on their website enhance the story?
A. It would distract the readers D. It would make it less credible
B. It would make the article shorter C. It adds real voices and emotion,
improving understanding
12. You notice that two news websites report the same event very differently. What should
you do?
A. Believe the one with more likes C. Only trust the one you agree with
B. Avoid both articles D. Compare their sources and tone to
identify bias
13. Why might a news outlet choose to publish stories that are highly emotional or
sensational?
A. To attract clicks and views C. To provide academic analysis
B. To support scientific debate D. To inform with balanced details
14. A public service announcement (PSA) about fire safety airs on both radio and TikTok. Why
use multiple platforms?
A. To waste resources C. To advertise a product
B. To confuse the audience D. To reach diverse age groups and media
users
15. Which situation best shows responsible use of media by a student?
A. Posting unverified opinions as facts
B. Quoting a source without checking
C. Only watching entertainment media
D. Fact-checking, citing sources, and considering opposing views
16. Which is a major advantage of digital media over traditional media?
A. More expensive C. Requires physical space
B. Limited access D. Real-time updates and interactivity
17. Why has social media become a popular information source?
A. It’s only used by journalists C. It is regulated by the government
B. It offers paid subscriptions D. It allows fast sharing and user
engagement
18. Which source is generally more reliable for news?
A. Personal blog C. YouTube comment section
B. Social media post D. Reputable newspaper website
19. How can media influence public opinion during elections?
A. By giving away money C. By not reporting anything
B. By publishing only advertisements D. Through news coverage, debates, and
editorial content
20. What makes fake news dangerous in digital media?
A. It is expensive to create C. It uses complicated vocabulary
B. It only appears in print D. It spreads quickly and can mislead many
21. What is an ethical responsibility of media outlets?
A. To entertain no matter what C. To sell as many ads as possible
B. To favor popular opinions D. To present accurate and fair
information
22. Which of these would help identify a credible media source?
A. It has lots of emojis C. It uses shocking headlines
B. It only posts once a year D. It provides author names and cites
sources
23. How can media be used to promote positive change?
A. By spreading fear C. By ignoring global issues
B. By deleting comments D. By raising awareness and educating the
public
24. Why is visual media powerful in news reporting?
A. It is slower C. It is more expensive to use
B. It lacks context D. It can evoke strong emotions and convey
messages quickly
25. What’s one way to improve media literacy in schools?
A. Ban social media C. Encourage students to watch only
movies
B. Avoid discussing current events D. Teach students how to evaluate
sources critically
26. What factor might help a new social media platform succeed?
A. Poor user interface C. Lack of mobile support
B. High subscription fee D. User privacy and innovative features
27. How can media ownership affect what we see in the news?
A. All news stays the same C. Media becomes more neutral
B. Only celebrities are shown D. Owners may influence coverage to
reflect their views
28. What is one effect of media bias?
A. Everyone agrees D. It helps people understand both sides
B. It increases objectivity C. It can distort facts and mislead the audience
29. Which strategy would be most effective in a media campaign on climate change?
A. Avoid social media C. Use only long printed essays
B. Use no visuals D. Combine videos, social media, and
infographics
30. How can individuals protect themselves from misinformation?
A. Share before verifying C. Believe the first thing they read
B. Avoid all media D. Check multiple sources and fact-check
