ELA Media Literacy 5

Question 1

Which First Amendment protection is most directly relevant to freedom of the press in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The prohibition of government censorship of speech and press

Answer

The First Amendment prohibits Congress from making laws that abridge freedom of speech or of the press, forming the constitutional basis for press freedom.

Question 2

Social media algorithms that repeatedly show users content similar to what they already engage with contribute to what phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Filter bubble / echo chamber

Answer

Filter bubbles occur when algorithms limit exposure to diverse perspectives, reinforcing existing beliefs and reducing encounter with challenging information.

Question 3

A health website lists no author, no publication date, and no references for its medical advice. According to CRAAP test criteria, this content is low quality primarily because of:

Accepted Answer

Currency and authority

Answer

The CRAAP test evaluates Currency (timeliness) and Authority (credentials of the author/publisher); missing both signals are major credibility red flags.

Question 4

What distinguishes 'disinformation' from 'misinformation'?

Accepted Answer

Disinformation is spread intentionally to deceive; misinformation is spread without intent to harm

Answer

The critical distinction is intent: disinformation is deliberately false content created to mislead, while misinformation may be shared in error by someone who believes it.

Question 5

A student wants to evaluate a think tank's report on education policy. Which question is MOST important to ask first?

Accepted Answer

Who funds the think tank and what is its ideological mission?

Answer

Funding sources and organizational mission directly influence what research a think tank prioritizes and how conclusions may be framed.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Media Literacy 5