QUIZ 2: LIVING IN THE IT ERA Name: Section: 1. What is the age range for Baby Boomers? a) 38-53 years old b) 54-72 years old c) 18-35 years old d) 73-90 years old Answer: b) 54-72 years old 2. How do millennials primarily get up-to-date with the news? a) Through newspapers and television b) Through social media networks c) Through radio and magazines d) Through online forums and blogs Answer: b) Through social media networks 3. What percentage of millennials claim to be updated with the latest news? a) 95% b) 75% c) 61% d) 85% Answer: d) 85% 4. Which social media platform is mentioned as the primary source for political news among millennials? a) Instagram b) LinkedIn c) Facebook d) Twitter Answer: c) Facebook 5. What is the main way Gen Xers differ from some millennials in terms of news consumption? a) Gen Xers spend more time online than millennials. b) Gen Xers prefer newspapers over social media for news. c) Gen Xers are more open-minded about diverse opinions. d) Gen Xers rely on television for news updates. Answer: b) Gen Xers prefer newspapers over social media for news. 6. What is the primary use of "Microblogging" in social media? a) Sharing videos b) Bookmarking favorite content c) Interacting with friends and family d) Sharing short thoughts and opinions Answer: d) Sharing short thoughts and opinions 7. Which type of social media platform is beneficial for professional networking and finding job opportunities? a) Educational b) Multimedia Sharing c) Social Networking d) Professional Answer: d) Professional 8. What is the purpose of "Informational" social media networks? a) Sharing personal hobbies and interests b) Providing educational resources and forums c) Posting entertaining multimedia content d) Connecting with friends and family Answer: b) Providing educational resources and forums 9. How does social media affect the millennials' everyday usage? a) It increases their privacy and security. b) It decreases their mental health and well-being. c) It helps them avoid online shopping addiction. d) It offers a platform for positive communication and connections. 13. Which type of media platforms can contribute to political polarization if users are exposed only to ideologically slanted content? a) Video sharing platforms b) Social networking sites c) Online gaming platforms d) Search engines 14. What type of social media posts can lead to polarized attitudes toward political candidates? Answer: d) It offers a platform for positive communication and connections. 10. What is the primary advantage of mobile technology for millennials? a) It allows for faster shopping experiences. b) It helps maintain better eyesight. c) It enables instant access to transmitted data. d) It reduces the usage of online platforms. Answer: c) It enables instant access to transmitted data. 11. What is the term used to describe the increase in opposition of opinions over time in political polarization? a) Mass Polarization b) Elite Polarization c) Social Isolation d) Polarization as a Process 12. What is the process of selectively choosing what information to see, read, or listen to in order to avoid unwanted happenings? a) Posts shared by friends and family b) Non-political posts c) Ideologically slanted posts d) Memes and GIFs 15. What is the primary drawback of selective exposure in the Internet age? a) Readers avoid information contradicting their views b) Readers miss out on important facts c) Readers become more informed and critical d) Readers find diverse perspectives easily 16. Which type of online addiction includes addiction in online shopping or stock trading? a) Social Networking b) Net Compulsions c) Cyber Relationships d) Information 17. How does Internet addiction affect a person's academic performance? a) Utopian Thinking b) Data Smog c) Selective Exposure d) Internet Addiction a) It improves academic performance b) It has no impact on academic performance c) It leads to academic difficulties d) It enhances focus and concentration 18. What is the term used to describe the state of being unable and unwilling to share emotions with anyone? a) Social Isolation b) Emotional Isolation c) Loneliness d) Solitude 19. How can self-help treatment be beneficial for Internet addiction? a) It provides immediate relief from addiction b) It involves professional counseling c) It helps individuals learn to control their Internet use d) It requires medication to be effective 20. What is the primary drawback of political polarization? a) It encourages open dialogue and understanding b) It leads to a more cohesive society c) It creates division and extreme views d) It promotes compromise and unity Question 11: What is the term used to describe the increase in opposition of opinions over time in political polarization? Answer: d) Polarization as a Process Question 12: What is the process of selectively choosing what information to see, read, or listen to in order to avoid unwanted happenings? Answer: c) Selective Exposure Question 13: Which type of media platforms can contribute to political polarization if users are exposed only to ideologically slanted content? Answer: b) Social networking sites Question 14: What type of social media posts can lead to polarized attitudes toward political candidates? Answer: c) Ideologically slanted posts Question 15: What is the primary drawback of selective exposure in the Internet age? Answer: b) Readers miss out on important facts Question 16: Which type of online addiction includes addiction in online shopping or stock trading? Answer: b) Net Compulsions Question 17: How does Internet addiction affect a person's academic performance? Answer: c) It leads to academic difficulties Question 18: What is the term used to describe the state of being unable and unwilling to share emotions with anyone? Answer: b) Emotional Isolation Question 19: How can self-help treatment be beneficial for Internet addiction? Answer: c) It helps individuals learn to control their Internet use Question 20: What is the primary drawback of political polarization? Answer: c) It creates division and extreme views
