Question 1

What delivered news in Europe through the early nineteenth century before being superseded by the invention of the electric telegraph?

Accepted Answer

Carrier pigeons were used to deliver messages and news before the invention of the electric telegraph.

Question 2

Which theory of international mass communication can be described as the oldest system, extending back to sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England?

Accepted Answer

The authoritarian theory of international mass communication is the oldest system, extending back to sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England. This theory believes in the power and control of the government in regulating and censoring media content for the common good.

Question 3

How much has Internet penetration in Asia grown since the year 2000?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Larger quality-of-life issues such as access to clean water, healthcare, and free education frame the debate about what important topic?

Accepted Answer

The digital divide refers to the unequal distribution of access to technology and the Internet, which can contribute to larger quality-of-life issues such as access to healthcare and education. However, access to clean water and free education are also important quality-of-life issues that can frame political debates. Sexual harassment and same-sex marriage equality are important social issues, but may not necessarily be connected to larger quality-of-life concerns in the same way.

Question 5

The global reach of media giants and their ability to promote their programming in foreign markets raises the issue of __________.

Accepted Answer

The issue raised in the statement is about the global dominance of media giants and their ability to promote their programming in foreign markets, which can lead to cultural imperialism. This means that there is a risk of one culture dominating and influencing others through the content they produce and distribute.

Question 6

A problem with local programming in countries without the resources for lavish productions is that such programming __________.

Accepted Answer

Without the financial resources to invest in high-quality production equipment and skilled professionals, local programming in less developed countries may appear visually amateurish.

Question 7

Jillian been assigned the debate position of opposing greater tax cuts for the rich in an upcoming forensics competition. Which of the following theoretical concepts would be most relevant to her debate research and argument?

Accepted Answer

Hegemony refers to a dominant group's ability to shape societal norms, values, and beliefs to benefit their own interests. Jillian could use this concept in her argument by pointing out how the wealthy have been able to use their power and influence to shape policies that benefit them, such as tax cuts. By doing so, she could argue that greater tax cuts for the rich would only further entrench their dominance and widen the gap between the wealthy and the rest of society.

Question 8

Global media production and viewership in the entertainment and sports realms have grown dramatically in the digital age as __________ costs have gone down, while __________ possibilities have increased.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that "costs have gone down", which refers to the cost of production. It also states that "possibilities have increased", which refers to the ability to distribute the content digitally. Therefore, the best choice is A, which combines production and distribution. The other choices are not supported by the sentence.

Question 9

Because of its global reach and impact, media convergence has the potential to provide access to diverse ideas, customs, and behaviors, but it can also encourage increased cultural __________, particularly given the common ownership of various media types.

Accepted Answer

Media convergence can lead to the homogenization of cultures as different media types are owned by the same companies and promote similar content and values. This can result in the loss of unique cultural identities and diversity.

Question 10

Contemporary __________ that allows authors to self-publish and sell their works can disempower companies that have traditionally controlled these processes.

Accepted Answer

Digital technology includes platforms such as Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace, which provide authors with the ability to independently publish and sell their books online without the assistance of traditional publishing companies. This has disrupted the traditional publishing industry and allowed authors more agency in the process.

Question 11

Which company became a digital media leader in 2013 as a result of its horizontally integrated distribution system that branched out to deliver diverse forms of media content, including books, newspapers, and magazines?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which company became a digital media leader...

Question 12

Emerging in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in Europe, the __________ was a new societal class that recognized the differing economic and political interests of business, government, and citizens.

Accepted Answer

The bourgeoisie emerged in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in Europe as a new societal class that recognized the differing economic and political interests of business, government, and citizens. The term refers to the middle class or the capitalist class, who became wealthy through commerce and industry. The bourgeoisie played a pivotal role in the development of capitalism and the modernization of society during the Industrial Revolution.

Question 13

Canadian legislation requires that __________ percent of the content on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the national public radio and television broadcaster, be Canadian content.

Accepted Answer

Canadian legislation requires that 50 percent of the content on the CBC be Canadian content. This is to ensure that Canadian culture and identity is represented and promoted in the media.

Question 14

What is CanCon?

Accepted Answer

CanCon stands for Canadian Content and refers to media (such as music, film, television, and radio) that is created primarily by Canadian talent. This term is often used by broadcasters and regulatory bodies in Canada to ensure a certain amount of Canadian content is present on air.

Question 15

Research shows that Western news agencies historically produce as much as __________ percent of the news distributed globally.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that Western news agencies historically produce as much as 80 percent of the news distributed globally.

Question 16

In January 2015, the editorial offices of which French magazine were attacked by terrorists angry about a cartoon that satirized the Islamic prophet Muhammad?

Accepted Answer

The magazine that was attacked by terrorists angry about a cartoon that satirized the Islamic prophet Muhammad in January 2015 was Charlie Hebdo.

Question 17

You are researching a country in political turmoil whose government was recently overthrown in a military coup. Which theory of international mass communication would be most relevant to your project?

Accepted Answer

The Revolutionary theory of international mass communication is most relevant to a country in political turmoil with a recently overthrown government. This theory recognizes that mass communication can be a powerful tool for transforming society and creating social change. It emphasizes the role of media in creating a revolution or overthrow of a government, and how media can inspire and mobilize a population towards political, social, and economic change.

Question 18

A fundamental tension, according to Freud, stems from the instinctive desire of the individual for freedom that conflicts with civilization's inherent need for order imposed through __________.

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that individuals have instinctive desires that may conflict with the demands of society for social conformity and order. In order to maintain civilization, individuals must suppress their instinctual desires and adhere to social norms and laws. This tension between individual freedom and societal order is a fundamental concept in Freudian theory.

Question 19

Backlash against American foreign policy sometimes takes the form of __________, specifically, __________.

Accepted Answer

Backlash against American foreign policy sometimes takes the form of hacking, as seen in incidents like the 2016 election interference, allegedly carried out by Russian hackers.

Question 20

Which country in Asia is particularly successful at protecting the interests of Bollywood, a film industry that promotes indigenous culture and traditions?

Accepted Answer

India is the country that is particularly successful at protecting the interests of Bollywood, as it is the birthplace and hub of the Indian film industry. The Indian government has implemented various measures to support and promote Bollywood, such as providing tax incentives and facilitating collaborations between Indian and international film industries.

Quiz 15: Global Media in the Digital Age