Question 1

------------ theory of media effects suggests that TV portrayals of violence reinforce whatever established pattern of behavior, viewers bring with them to the media situation.
A)catharsis
B)aggressive cues
C)reinforcement
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The reinforcement theory suggests that media, including TV portrayals of violence, reinforce pre-existing behaviors and attitudes in viewers, rather than directly changing or causing new behaviors.

Question 2

Yellow journalism derived its name from an early comic character called ----------
A)yellow kid
B)yellow boy
C)yellow girlie
D)yellow guy

Accepted Answer

Yellow journalism got its name from the "Yellow Kid," a popular comic strip character that appeared in Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and later William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal. The competition between these newspapers, characterized by sensationalized news coverage, led to the term "yellow journalism."

Question 3

First radio station in Kerala was established in the year-----------
A)1950
B)1947
C)1943
D)1955

Accepted Answer

The first radio station in Kerala was established in the year 1943.

Question 4

Which is the face of the newspaper?
A)headlines
B)front page
C)edit page
D)masthead

Accepted Answer

The masthead is the face of the newspaper. It is the name of the newspaper, the date, and the volume and issue number.

Question 5

-------------------- is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.
A)aesthetics
B)design
C)psychoanalysis
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, as well as the creation and appreciation of beauty.

Question 6

Which of the following aspects of Internet radio is on the listener's computer?
A)encoder
B)server
C)player
D)over head.

Accepted Answer

The player is the software on the listener's computer that allows them to stream and listen to Internet radio. Examples include VLC Media Player, Winamp, or web-based players integrated into websites.

Question 7

A global system of interconnected computer networks to serve billions of users worldwide is called -----------------------
A)intranet
B)compunet
C)internet
D)ethernet

Accepted Answer

The correct term for a global system of interconnected computer networks serving billions of users worldwide is the "internet."

Question 8

------------------ is a multimedia software.
A)ms powerpoint
B)microsoft word
C)adobe audition
D)adobe pagemaker

Accepted Answer

MS PowerPoint is a multimedia software that allows users to create presentations with text, images, videos, and sound.

Question 9

Red, Yellow and ------------- are primary colours.
A)blue
B)black
C)white
D)violet

Accepted Answer

Blue is a primary color, along with red and yellow. Primary colors cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Question 10

The process of taking files from another computer or server for use in your own computer is called --------------
A)drop
B)download
C)encode
D)drafting

Accepted Answer

The correct term for taking files from another computer or server for use on your own computer is "download."

Question 11

Graphic representation such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for pre visualizing a motion graphic is called --------------
A)script
B)storyline
C)storyboard
D)story

Accepted Answer

A storyboard is a graphic representation consisting of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic, or interactive media sequence.

Question 12

Who in 1666 developed the first circular diagram of colours?
A)marconi
B)sir issac newton
C)robert moray
D)john bradshaw

Accepted Answer

Sir Isaac Newton developed the first circular diagram of colors in 1666, when he experimented with a prism and discovered that clear white light was composed of multiple colors.

Question 13

Name the first communication satellite which was launched in 1962
A)early bird
B)intelset
C)intersputnik
D)insat

Accepted Answer

Early Bird, also known as Intelsat I, was the first communication satellite launched in 1962.

Question 14

Which of the following was developed the earliest?
A)am radio
B)television
C)drm
D)dth

Accepted Answer

AM radio was developed earliest among the options listed. It was invented in the early 20th century, with the first commercial radio broadcast occurring in 1920. Television, DRM (Digital Rights Management), and DTH (Direct to Home satellite services) were all developed later.

Question 15

--------------------- is associated with the invention of printing
A)franklin
B)johann gutenberg
C)charles babbage
D)marconi

Accepted Answer

Johann Gutenberg is credited with the invention of the printing press around 1440, which revolutionized the way books were made and information was spread.

Question 16

Green, Orange and -------- are called the secondary colours.
A)white
B)violet
C)pink
D)purple

Accepted Answer

Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors. Green is made by mixing blue and yellow, orange is made by mixing red and yellow, and violet (or purple) is made by mixing blue and red.

Question 17

Multimedia represents the convergence of text, pictures, video and -------- into a single form.
A)news
B)sound
C)songs
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Sound is the correct answer because multimedia combines text, pictures, video, and sound into a single form.

Question 18

Which of the following denotes Internet radio broadcast?
A)broadcast
B)narrowcast
C)podcast
D)telecast

Accepted Answer

Podcast denotes Internet radio broadcast, where audio files are made available online for download or streaming, allowing for on-demand access to content.

Question 19

Multimedia reporters who are mobile with audio, video recorders and camera are often referred to as ---------------
A)mobijournos
B)mobile
C)mojos
D)journos

Accepted Answer

Mojos, short for mobile journalists, are multimedia reporters equipped with audio, video recorders, and cameras, allowing them to report from various locations efficiently.

Question 20

The equalization of elements in a work of art is called
A)balance
B)unity
C)rhythm
D)movement

Accepted Answer

Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art, creating a sense of stability and equalization among elements.

Quiz 1: Media, Communication, and Technology

------------ theory of media effects suggests that TV portrayals of violence reinforce whatever established pattern of behavior, viewers bring with them to the media situation.

Yellow journalism derived its name from an early comic character called ----------

First radio station in Kerala was established in the year-----------

Which is the face of the newspaper?

-------------------- is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.

Which of the following aspects of Internet radio is on the listener's computer?

A global system of interconnected computer networks to serve billions of users worldwide is called -----------------------

------------------ is a multimedia software.

Red, Yellow and ------------- are primary colours.

The process of taking files from another computer or server for use in your own computer is called --------------

Graphic representation such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for pre visualizing a motion graphic is called --------------

Who in 1666 developed the first circular diagram of colours?

Name the first communication satellite which was launched in 1962

Which of the following was developed the earliest?

--------------------- is associated with the invention of printing

Green, Orange and -------- are called the secondary colours.

Multimedia represents the convergence of text, pictures, video and -------- into a single form.

Which of the following denotes Internet radio broadcast?

Multimedia reporters who are mobile with audio, video recorders and camera are often referred to as ---------------

The equalization of elements in a work of art is called