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Making Sensible Choices: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Making Sensible Choices.

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Question 1
1 mark

When you see an advertisement for a new toy on television, what is the most sensible action to take before asking your parents to buy it?
I. Consider if you really need it
II. Check if you have enough space to store it
III. Buy it immediately because the commercial looks fun

Question 2
1 mark

When we say that media impacts our "mindset," what does this mean?

Question 3
1 mark

When making a sensible consumer decision, which factor is the least important to consider?

Question 4
1 mark

When processing information from social media, why is it important to think critically about the messages we receive?

Question 5
1 mark

Which of the following is a potential negative impact of media messages on our consumption habits?

Question 6
2 marks

When using IT tools to express opinions, what ethical responsibility do you have toward others?

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Question 7
3 marks

Why is it important to process information carefully when viewing messages on a communication network?

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Question 8
2 marks

In the context of consumer rights, what should a wise consumer do before making a purchase?

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Question 9
3 marks

Advertisements are everywhere in our lives.
a. What is the primary goal of most commercial advertisements?
b. List two ways consumers can avoid being misled by advertisements.

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Question 10
4 marks

In the digital era, we receive many messages daily.
a. Define media literacy in your own words.
b. Why is it important to distinguish between facts and opinions in media messages?

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