MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY 12
Identification Test (40 Items)
Name: _______________________________
Grade & Section: ______________________
Score: ___________/40
Directions: Identify the word or phrase being described in each statement. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.
____1. Refers to factual information about current events.
____2. A subject or problem that people are thinking or talking about.
____3. The communication channel used to present or disseminate news and information.
____4. The three major categories of media include Print, Broadcast, and ____________.
____5. The oldest and most widespread type of mass media that uses paper and ink.
____6. The type of media that reaches audiences using airwaves.
____7. A type of media whose contents are organized and distributed through digital platforms.
____8. Information printed and distributed daily or weekly.
____9. A print medium published weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
____10. A print medium that focuses on a particular topic or subject.
____11. Print media used to advertise a company's services or products and hung in noticeable
places.
____12. Huge advertisements designed to attract the attention of passersby.
____13. A booklet containing information about a company's products, services, and contact
details.
____14. Low-cost print advertisements commonly distributed in public places.
____15. The number one broadcasting medium because of its wide audience reach.
____16. A broadcasting medium that uses radio waves to transmit information.
____17. A broadcasting medium used to promote culture and social awareness through motion
pictures.
____18. A digital platform where users connect and share content online.
____19. An online place where people discuss topics and share knowledge.
____20. A platform where audio programs about a specific topic are shared online.
____21. Refers to something that uses binary digits.
22-23. What is the print media made of?
24. These media reach target audiences using airwaves as the transmission medium.
25. During this pandemic, people are restricted in terms of how they function in public.
What is the best type of media people must be utilized during this time?
TEST II. Identifying Different Types of Media
Directions: Below are the different types of media. Identify each according to its
categories.
Write PM for Printed Media, BM for Broadcast Media, and DM for Digital Media
1. Magazines 4. Movies 7. Television
2. Flyers 5. Newspaper 8. Instagram
3. Twitter 6. Banners 9. Radio
10. Brochure 11. Online Forum 12. Social Media
TEST III. Situational Identification Test
Directions: Read each situation carefully. Identify the correct type or example of media
being described. Write your answer on the blank before each number.
1. ________ Maria reads the latest national and international news every morning from
a publication delivered to her house every day.
2. ________ During the election campaign, a company installs a huge advertisement
along the highway to attract thousands of motorists.
3. ________ A small business owner distributes promotional leaflets in the public
market to advertise discounted products.
4. ________ Ana watches the evening news on GMA every night to stay updated on
current events.
5. ________ While driving to school, Ben listens to traffic updates and weather
forecasts through an FM station.
6. ________ A documentary about environmental conservation is shown in cinemas to
raise public awareness.
7. ________ Jenny shares breaking news through Facebook, allowing her friends to
comment and react instantly.
8. ________ A student joins Reddit to ask questions and exchange ideas about science
projects with other learners.
9. ________ Mark listens to a series of educational audio discussions about
entrepreneurship using Spotify.
10. ________ A travel agency hands out a colorful booklet containing its tour
packages, contact details, and prices.
11. ________ A university library provides students with printed references
focused on Philippine history.
12. ________ A clothing company hangs a large printed advertisement outside its
store to promote its latest fashion collection.
13. ________ Carla reads articles about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle from a
publication released every month.
Answer Key
1. News
2. Issue
3. Media
4. Digital (or New Media)
5. Print Media
6. Broadcast Media
7. Digital/New Media
8. Newspaper
9. Magazine
10. Book
11. Banner
12. Billboard
13. Brochure
14. Flyer
15. Television
16. Radio
17. Movies (Film)
18. Social Network (Social Media)
19. Online Forum
20. Podcast
21. Digital
22. Paper
23. Ink
24. Broadcast media
25. Digital MEDIA
Answer Key
1. Newspaper
2. Billboard
3. Flyer
4. Television
5. Radio
6. Movies
7. Social Network (Facebook/Social Media)
8. Online Forum
9. Podcast
10. Brochure
11. Book
12. Banner
13. Magazine