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AQA A-Level Media Studies
5. Close Study Products (CSPs)
5.2 Print Media
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Common types of print media include newspapers, magazines, books, brochures, and
leaflets
What is a key advantage of magazines as a type of print media?
Niche targeting
Match the type of print media with its advantage:
Newspapers ↔️ Timeliness
Magazines ↔️ High-quality visuals
Books ↔️ In-depth content
Brochures ↔️ Portability
Digital planning in print media uses
layout software
to plan content.
True
Print media includes physical publications that communicate information through text and
images
What type of print media offers niche targeting and high-quality visuals?
Magazines
Brochures and leaflets are portable but have limited
space
.
Magazines are published less
frequently
than newspapers.
What is a key advantage of brochures and leaflets?
Informative
In the traditional planning process, outlines and layouts are developed on paper.
True
What is the final step in the digital printing process?
Digital distribution
Newspapers target a wide range of ages and socioeconomic
backgrounds
.
Magazines target demographics defined by age, gender, income, or
lifestyle
.
Which type of print media targets consumers needing specific information?
Brochures
Physical print media provides a
tangible
and permanent record.
True
The rise of digital media has led to a decline in print media
readership
.
What does print media communicate information through?
Text and images
Newspapers offer timeliness and wide reach but have a short
shelf life
and limited depth.
True
Books contain in-depth content and have archival
value
Arrange the steps in the production process of print media:
1️⃣ Planning
2️⃣ Design
3️⃣ Printing
4️⃣ Distribution
Digital printing uses inkjet or laser
technology
Newspapers provide timely news coverage but have a short
shelf
life.
Books have high production costs but
archival value
.
True
The advantages and disadvantages of print media depend on factors such as production costs and
frequency
of publication.
True
Books offer in-depth content but have high
production costs
.
True
The production process of print media involves four main
steps
.
In digital printing, inkjet or laser technology is used to produce
copies
.
The digital production process of
print media
is more flexible and efficient than the traditional process.
True
Match the type of print media with its target demographic:
Newspapers ↔️ General public
Magazines ↔️ Readers with specific interests
Books ↔️ Readers seeking in-depth content
Brochures ↔️ Consumers needing specific information
Magazines can target niche audiences due to their higher
production values
.
True
Print publications are often perceived as more credible and
trustworthy
than some digital media.
What is a key disadvantage of print media regarding communication style?
Limited interactivity