Chapter 3: The rights, responsibilities and role of the media

Question 1

Today, the story of the media in society often relates to what?

Answer 1

Today, the story of the media in society often relates to:
1. News
Or,
2. Stories arising from the internet, or E-media

Question 2

E-media

Answer 2

E-media is all forms of media related to the internet

Question 3

Traditional media

Answer 3

Traditional media is:

1. Newspapers
2. Radio
3. Television
4. Cinema

Question 4

New media

Answer 4

New media is all non-traditional forms of media

Question 5

Social media

Answer 5

Social media is the ways in which people interact with each other on the internet

Question 6

Social media is the ways in which people interact with each other on the internet.
Examples

Answer 6

For example:

1. Facebook
2. Snapchat
3. Instagram

Question 7

In today’s world, the what of social media are increasing?

Answer 7

In today’s world, the:
1. Power
2. Influence
of social media are increasing

Question 8

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon what?

Answer 8

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists

Question 9

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists, to do what?

Answer 9

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists, to:

1. Gather news
2. Distribute it

Question 10

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists to gather news and distribute it, via what to a worldwide audience?

Answer 10

In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists to gather news and distribute it, via:
1. Social media
2. News organisations
to a worldwide audience

Question 11

Media as a term relates to what?

Answer 11

Media as a term relates to communication

Question 12

Mass media

Answer 12

Mass media is the means of communicating to a large number of people at the same time

Question 13

Mass media is the means of communicating to a large number of people at the same time.
Examples

Answer 13

For example:

1. Television
2. Newspapers
3. The internet

Question 14

The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the what?

Answer 14

The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the communication of information to others whether through:
1. News
2. Views
3. Comments
Or,
4. Entertainment

Question 15

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally what?

Answer 15

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain

Question 16

The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the communication of information to others whether through news, views, comments, or entertainment.
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers what?

Answer 16

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified

Question 17

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
It normally has what?

Answer 17

A newspaper normally has an editorial line

Question 18

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
A newspaper normally has an editorial line.
What is an editorial line?

Answer 18

An editorial line is a sort of policy viewpoint on major issues

Question 19

Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
A newspaper normally has an editorial line.
A newspaper may support what?

Answer 19

A newspaper may support a specific political party at an election

Question 20

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as what?

Answer 20

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper

Question 21

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they what?

Answer 21

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they:

1. Are not allowed to have an editorial position
2. Have to be politically impartial

Question 22

When it was established, the BBC also had as one of its functions ‘to educate’ to provide what?

Answer 22

When it was established, the BBC also had as one of its functions ‘to educate’ to provide programmes on:
1. The radio
2. Television
that educated people about issues, as well as entertaining them

Question 23

Martha Payne

Answer 23

Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners

Question 24

Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners.
What happened to the blog?

Answer 24

1. The blog went viral

2. Within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site

Question 25

Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners. The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site. The local council tried to stop what?

Answer 25

The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners

Question 26

Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners. The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site. The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it what?

Answer 26

The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it changed its mind

Question 27

Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners. The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site. The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it changed its mind. Martha Payne started a campaign to do what from viewers of her blog?

Answer 27

Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog

Question 28

Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog. The Mary's Meals charity has done what as a result?

Answer 28

The Mary's Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result

Question 29

Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog. The Mary's Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result. What is being built in Malawi with the money raised?

Answer 29

A school kitchen is being built in Malawi with the money raised

Question 30

In 2014, Ofcom did what?

Answer 30

In 2014, Ofcom commissioned a report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK'

Question 31

In 2014, Ofcom commissioned a report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK.' The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that what?

Answer 31

The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news

Question 32

The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news. Television was the most used platform with what percentage?

Answer 32

Television was the most used platform with 75%

Question 33

The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news. Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now do what?

Answer 33

Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet

Question 34

The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news. Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet. This is particularly evident amongst whom?

Answer 34

This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds

Question 35

The report entitled 'News Consumption in the UK' found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news. Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet. This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds, where the internet was used by what percentage of that age range?

Answer 35

This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds, where the internet was used by 60% of that age range

Question 36

The media plays an important part in all our lives and what?

Answer 36

The media plays an important part in all our lives and impacts on our: 1. Thoughts 2. Opinions

Question 37

Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally what?

Answer 37

Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper

Question 38

Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper. In most cases the newspaper has had to be what?

Answer 38

In most cases the newspaper has had to be purchased

Question 39

Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper. In most cases the newspaper has had to be purchased. In recent years, there has been a decline both in what?

Answer 39

In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number: 1. Of newspapers 2. Their readers

Question 40

In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers. Many newspapers, magazines and journals also have what?

Answer 40

``` Many: 1. Newspapers 2. Magazines 3. Journals also have online versions ```

Question 41

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they are not allowed to have an editorial position and have to be politically impartial, ensuring what?

Answer 41

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they: 1. Are not allowed to have an editorial position 2. Have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station

Question 42

E-media is all forms of media related to the internet. | The 'E' stands for what?

Answer 42

The 'E' stands for electronic

Question 43

Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog. The Mary's Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result. A school kitchen is being built in Malawi with the money raised and is being named after what?

Answer 43

A school kitchen is being: 1. Built in Malawi with the money raised 2. Named after Martha

Question 44

In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers. Many newspapers, magazines and journals also have online versions, which enable them to do what?

Answer 44

In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers. Many: 1. Newspapers 2. Magazines 3. Journals also have online versions, which enable them to reach a wider audience

Question 45

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they are not allowed to have an editorial position and have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station, especially when what?

Answer 45

Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they: 1. Are not allowed to have an editorial position 2. Have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station, especially when an election is being held