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Lesson 1: Types of Media and Information Sources

1. Indigenous media primarily preserves:
   A. Scientific data
   B. Cultural heritage and traditions
   C. Modern technology trends
   D. Mass-market news
   
   

2. Oral storytelling in indigenous communities is an example of:
   A. Print media
   B. Digital media
   C. Indigenous media
   D. Broadcast media
   
   

3. Which of the following is NOT considered indigenous media?
   A. Ritual dances
   B. Hand-written manuscripts
   C. YouTube tutorials
   D. Traditional songs
   
   

4. Indigenous Knowledge (IK) is best described as:
   A. Global knowledge accessible online
   B. Knowledge rooted in the traditions and experiences of a specific group
   C. Scientific data only
   D. News from newspapers
   
   

5. Which is a key role of Indigenous Knowledge?
   A. Archiving digital files
   B. Preservation of culture and environmental adaptation
   C. Instant communication
   D. Global broadcasting
   
   

6. A farming method passed down over generations is an example of:
   A. Internet resources
   B. Indigenous Knowledge
   C. Academic journals
   D. Social media content
   
   

7. Libraries are primarily:
   A. Entertainment platforms
   B. Institutions that collect, organize, and provide access to information
   C. Broadcast media centers
   D. Community storytelling hubs
   
   

8. Academic libraries are best used for:
   A. Casual reading
   B. Conducting research and accessing credible scholarly resources
   C. Streaming movies
   D. Listening to radio programs
   
   

9. Public libraries provide:
   A. Free or low-cost access to books and learning resources for the community
   B. Paid subscriptions for magazines only
   C. Only digital databases for universities
   D. Online streaming services exclusively
   
   

10. School libraries mainly support:
    A. Students and teachers with curricular materials and supplementary reading
    B. Academic researchers only
    C. Digital media creators
    D. Community folklore preservation
    
    

11. Special libraries are focused on:
    A. General entertainment
    B. Specific fields like law, medicine, or business
    C. Indigenous storytelling
    D. Podcast distribution
    
    

12. Which is an advantage of digital libraries over physical libraries?
    A. Access without visiting a physical location
    B. Tangibility of materials
    C. Permanent preservation of books
    D. Face-to-face library programs
    
    

13. The internet is characterized as a source of information that is:
    A. Limited to printed material
    B. Instant, vast, and diverse
    C. Only oral traditions
    D. Only scholarly journals
    
    

14. Evaluating online information requires checking:
    A. Font size and colors
    B. Reliability, accuracy, value, timeliness, and authority
    C. Popularity of the website
    D. Number of advertisements
    
    

15. A scientific study published by a university is considered:
    A. Less reliable than blogs
    B. Reliable and authoritative
    C. Entertainment information
    D. Primary oral knowledge
    
    

16. Tutorials on fixing computers provide information based on:
    A. Value
    B. Timeliness only
    C. Reliability only
    D. Authority only
    
    

17. Information is less useful if it is:
    A. Timely, accurate, and reliable
    B. Outdated, inaccurate, or unverified
    C. Easily accessible
    D. Digitally formatted
    
    

18. A social media post claiming a future event without evidence illustrates:
    A. Reliable information
    B. Merging of fact and fiction
    C. Primary sources
    D. Library archives
    
    

19. Community forums like Reddit or Quora are examples of:
    A. Traditional print media
    B. Internet-based information sources
    C. Indigenous knowledge
    D. Academic journals
    
    

20. Podcasts differ from radio because they:
    A. Are always live
    B. Can be streamed or downloaded anytime
    C. Only broadcast music
    D. Require library access
    
    

21. Open Educational Resources (OER) provide:
    A. Paid courses only
    B. Free, openly licensed educational materials
    C. Only digital newspapers
    D. Indigenous knowledge exclusively
    
    

22. Television channels like National Geographic provide:
    A. Only entertainment
    B. Educational programs, documentaries, and news
    C. Oral storytelling
    D. Podcasts
    
    

23. Radio remains popular because it:
    A. Provides real-time news, entertainment, and accessibility
    B. Only offers music
    C. Cannot reach rural areas
    D. Is exclusively digital
    
    

24. Evaluating internet sources for authority means checking:
    A. The creator’s credentials and expertise
    B. Visual layout
    C. Number of followers
    D. File size
    
    

25. One challenge in using the internet as a source is:
    A. Limited access
    B. Differentiating between reliable and unreliable information
    C. Lack of multimedia
    D. Permanent archival
    
    

Lesson 2: The Importance of Interviewing Elders in the Community

26. Elders in indigenous communities are important because they:
    A. Broadcast news
    B. Hold cultural knowledge and traditions
    C. Create podcasts
    D. Write digital articles
    
    

27. Interviewing elders helps students:
    A. Learn modern technology
    B. Preserve cultural knowledge and understand indigenous media
    C. Focus solely on print media
    D. Avoid traditional knowledge
    
    

28. A key step before interviewing an elder is:
    A. Asking yes/no questions
    B. Conducting research on the topic and preparing thoughtful questions
    C. Recording without permission
    D. Using leading questions
    
    

29. Open-ended questions are important because they:
    A. Limit responses
    B. Allow elders to share experiences in depth
    C. Reduce time spent in interviews
    D. Simplify answers to one word
    
    

30. Documenting the interview ensures:
    A. Future research and accurate preservation of information
    B. Privacy violation
    C. Limited sharing
    D. Only entertainment value
    
    

31. Reflecting on an elder’s stories allows students to:
    A. Ignore historical context
    B. Relate indigenous knowledge to modern media and understand its value
    C. Memorize content for exams only
    D. Focus solely on digital sources
    
    

32. Asking “What lessons did you learn from your elders?” is an example of:
    A. Leading question
    B. Open-ended question
    C. Closed-ended question
    D. Multiple-choice query
    
    

33. Indigenous media includes oral storytelling, rituals, and:
    A. Only digital archives
    B. Hand-written manuscripts
    C. Social media posts
    D. Television broadcasts
    
    

34. A student learning local farming practices from elders is gaining:
    A. Digital media literacy
    B. Indigenous Knowledge
    C. Library research skills
    D. Internet navigation skills
    
    

35. Respecting elders during interviews includes:
    A. Ignoring their guidance
    B. Listening actively and asking meaningful questions
    C. Interrupting frequently
    D. Recording without consent
    
    

36. An interview with elders provides:
    A. Only factual data
    B. Cultural insights, historical knowledge, and oral traditions
    C. Entertainment content only
    D. Internet-based information
    
    

37. Before interviewing, researching the community helps:
    A. Reduce the relevance of questions
    B. Ensure questions are meaningful and culturally sensitive
    C. Avoid communication
    D. Limit the elder’s responses
    
    

38. Which method is NOT considered part of indigenous media?
    A. Oral storytelling
    B. Ritual dances
    C. YouTube vlogs
    D. Hand-written manuscripts
    
    

39. Podcasts discussing indigenous traditions represent:
    A. New media adaptation of traditional knowledge
    B. Print-only content
    C. Oral traditions exclusively
    D. Library resources
    
    

40. Using an elder’s knowledge in a project should include:
    A. Ignoring citation
    B. Ethical acknowledgment of their contributions
    C. Altering their stories for entertainment
    D. Avoiding documentation
    
    

41. Indigenous media is important because it:
    A. Offers global news
    B. Maintains community identity and cohesion
    C. Replaces digital libraries
    D. Provides only entertainment
    
    

42. Elders’ storytelling primarily contributes to:
    A. Entertainment media only
    B. Preservation of culture and history
    C. Digital media production
    D. Open educational resources
    
    

43. Conducting effective interviews requires:
    A. Using only closed-ended questions
    B. Preparation, respectful questioning, documenting, and reflection
    C. Random questioning
    D. Ignoring cultural context
    
    

44. Oral traditions differ from printed sources because they are:
    A. Digitized
    B. Passed down verbally and culturally embedded
    C. Always recorded
    D. Available in libraries only
    
    

45. Indigenous Knowledge complements modern science by:
    A. Replacing scientific methods
    B. Solving local problems using traditional wisdom
    C. Ignoring technology
    D. Avoiding environmental solutions
    
    

46. A cultural ceremony shared by an elder provides:
    A. Digital archives only
    B. Insight into community values and traditions
    C. Random entertainment
    D. Only historical dates
    
    

47. Recording an interview without consent is:
    A. Ethical
    B. Unethical
    C. Encouraged
    D. Required
    
    

48. Elders’ advice on traditional agriculture demonstrates:
    A. Internet misinformation
    B. Locally relevant Indigenous Knowledge
    C. Library references only
    D. Digital media creation
    
    

49. Reflection after interviewing elders allows students to:
    A. Memorize answers
    B. Analyze the relevance of indigenous media in modern communication
    C. Focus only on entertainment
    D. Ignore cultural context
    
    

50. Which of the following best describes the value of interviewing elders?
    A. Accessing global digital news
    B. Preserving knowledge, understanding traditions, and linking to modern media
    C. Only fulfilling school requirements
    D. Avoiding traditional sources