IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – I College of Arts and Technology

Poblacion, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

Education Department
FINAL EXAMINATION
PROF ED 9
Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum
Name: _____________________________________________Course/Year/Section: _______________Date:________________

Part I: Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer for each item. Write the letter of your answer in the space provided before each
number. Strictly no erasures.
_____1. Globalization is best defined as:
a. The worldwide integration of government policies
b. The increasing interconnectedness of people and businesses across the globe
c. The dominance of Western culture over other cultures
d. The process of regional economic integration
_____2. Which of the following is NOT a key driver of globalization?
a. Technology
b. Transportation
c. Protectionism
d. Communication
_____3. Multiculturalism refers to:
a. The dominance of one culture over others
b. The coexistence of different cultures within a society
c. The rejection of cultural diversity
d. The assimilation of minority cultures into the dominant culture
_____4. Cultural literacy is essential for:
a. Understanding and appreciating different cultures
b. Promoting cultural homogeneity
c. Ignoring cultural differences
d. Maintaining cultural superiority
_____5. Social literacy involves:
a. The ability to read and write
b. The knowledge of social media platforms
c. Understanding social structures and relationships
d. The capacity to solve mathematical problems
_____6. A global citizen is someone who:
a. Prioritizes national interests over global concerns
b. Is aware of and concerned about global issues
c. Believes in the superiority of their own culture
d. Is indifferent to the challenges facing the world
_____7. Cultural exchange refers to:
a. The imposition of one culture on another
b. The sharing of ideas, customs, and traditions
c. The preservation of traditional cultures
d. The rejection of foreign influences
_____8. Diversity in a society refers to:
a. The predominance of one group
a variety of cultures, races, religions, and ethnicities
c. The exclusion of marginalized groups
d. The suppression of cultural differences
_____9. Cultural competence involves:
a. Ignoring cultural differences
b. Stereotyping people based on their culture
c. Understanding and respecting different cultures
d. Dominating other cultures
_____10. Social inclusion means:
a. Excluding certain groups from society
b. Creating a society where everyone feels valued and belongs
c. Promoting competition among different groups
d. Maintaining the status quo
_____ 11. Media literacy primarily involves the ability to:
a) access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms
b) use social media platforms effectively
c) produce videos for digital platforms
d) memorize news headlines from various outlets
_____12. Which of the following is an essential skill in ecological literacy?
a) understanding how to reduce waste
b) creating advertising campaigns for eco-friendly products
 c) reading and interpreting social media trends
d) designing websites for environmental groups
_____ 13. Critical thinking in media literacy is important because it helps individuals to:
a) accept information at face value
b) analyze the purpose, audience, and reliability of media messages
c) follow trends without questioning
d) ignore diverse media sources
_____ 14. In ecological literacy, the concept of “sustainability” refers to:
a) the ability to maintain an economic system indefinitely
b) using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations
c) maximizing resource extraction for immediate gain
d) ensuring business growth at all costs
_____ 15. What does the term “fake news” refer to in the context of media literacy?
a) biased news reporting
b) deliberately false or misleading information presented as news
c) news that is boring or unpopular
d) news that doesn’t have any visual content
_____ 16. Which of the following is NOT a component of ecological literacy?
a) understanding ecological systems
b) developing sustainable practices
c) critiquing social media influence on environmental awareness
d) recognizing the impact of human activities on the environment
_____17. A key principle of media literacy is to:
a) produce as much content as possible
b) identify who created the message and why
c) trust only major media corporations
d) avoid engaging with any media
_ ____18. Ecological literacy promotes which of the following actions?
a) increased consumption of natural resources
b) greater reliance on non-renewable energy sources
c) awareness of biodiversity and conservation efforts
d) unrestricted urban expansion
_____ 19. When critically evaluating an online news article, which of the following should you check?
a) the number of comments the article has
b) the source’s credibility and author’s qualifications
c) whether the article matches your personal views
d) the length of the article
_____ 20. In the context of ecological literacy, the term "biodiversity" refers to:
a) the variety of advertising campaigns focused on environmental issues
b) the variety and variability of life forms within an ecosystem
c) the number of animals in a zoo
d) the amount of green spaces in urban areas
_____ 21. One of the main goals of media literacy education is to:
a) teach students how to avoid using digital media
b) encourage passive consumption of media
c) empower individuals to make informed choices about media consumption
d) encourage individuals to only use government-approved media
_____ 22. A person demonstrating ecological literacy would:
a) invest in companies that use non-renewable resources
b) be unaware of the consequences of their energy consumption
c) understand how ecosystems function and act to protect them
d) focus only on urban planning without considering environmental impacts
_____ 23. What does the phrase “media bias” refer to?
a) the tendency of news outlets to publish fake news
b) the intentional or unintentional slanting of news and information by media sources
c) the act of supporting independent media outlets
d) a focus on positive news stories
_____ 24. In ecological literacy, which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
a) a type of sustainable building material
b) a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment
c) a group of species living in isolation
d) a human-designed environment with no natural elements
_____ 25. The ability to deconstruct media messages means:
a) criticizing all forms of media
b) understanding the underlying values, motives, and meanings in media messages
c) avoiding media consumption
d) accepting media at face value without questioning
_____ 26. Which of the following behaviors is a key indicator of ecological literacy?
a) purchasing items made from non-recyclable materials
b) ignoring the impact of personal lifestyle choices on the environment
c) supporting renewable energy sources and sustainable agricultural practices
d) promoting fossil fuel use over renewable energy
_____ 27. Confirmation bias in media literacy refers to:
a) the tendency to seek out information that reinforces one’s existing beliefs
b) a news outlet confirming their facts before publishing
c) a balanced presentation of both sides of an issue
d) relying only on expert opinions for information
_____ 28. In ecological literacy, the principle of interdependence refers to:
a) the reliance of humans on technology for environmental solutions
b) the connections and relationships between different organisms and their environments
c) isolating ecosystems to protect them from human interference
d) ensuring that ecosystems develop independently of human influence
_____ 29. Media literacy encourages individuals to:
a) avoid engaging with news from unfamiliar sources
b) analyze and question the motivations behind the media they consume
c) trust all media equally
d) consume media passively without critical reflection
_____ 30. A media-literate person understands that media messages are:
a) neutral and free of bias
b) created with specific purposes, perspectives, and target audiences
c) always factual and trustworthy
d) only a reflection of objective reality

Part II. True or False: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect. (2 points each)

_____31. Globalization has led to the decline of traditional cultures.

_____32. Cultural relativism means accepting all cultural practices as equally valid.
_____33. Multicultural education aims to create inclusive and equitable learning environments.
_____34. Globalization has only had positive effects on the world.
_____35. Cultural competence involves understanding and respecting different cultures.

Part IV. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the answer being described in the following statements. (2 points each)

____________36. It is the process of interaction and integration between people, business entities, governments, and cultures from other
nations.
____________37. It is a set of skills and knowledge is difficult to define because of how it changes.
____________38. It is concerned with the development social skills, knowledge and positive human values that enable human beings to act
positively and responsibly in range of complex social settings.
____________39. It is the thought, speech, and actions that adhere to a standard of right or wrong.
____________40. It is the speech, actions, and behaviors that are in line with a fixed standard of justice.

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

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PROF. ROXAN B. STA. ANA, LPT, MAED DR. MARY CHRISTINE BATONGBAKAL
Instructor Program Head, EDD

APPROVED BY:

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PROF. RHIA M. SARMIENTO
Academic Head