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News Basics Exam Review
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1
Information that is factual, unbiased, based on reliable research by qualified authors has
none of the above
timeliness.
validity.
observational clarity.
2
Which of the following is NOT a reason to ask the six essential questions?
get facts to include in stories.
get direct quotes to include in news stories.
spend time with our loved ones.
determine how newsworthy a story is.
3
A news story with Taylor Swift will already have news value because of
celebrity.
conflict
impact.
proximity.
4
Some clue that you are reading facts are phrases like
Scientists recently discovered that...
all of the above
The research confirms...
According to industry professionals...
5
Which of the following does NOT affect news judgment?
Is it important?
Will I get more money.
Who cares?
Is it interesting?
6
When a news item is old, it no longer has which news value?
Human interest
proximity
celebrity
timeliness
7
When writing the news, journalists want to cite expert sources as often as possible for credibility.
True
False
8
When conducting an interview, when would you double check the names, titles and spellings for your source?
during the interview
before the interview
after the interview
9
Journalism is the only profession protected by the Constitution.
False
True
10
Often used in background research, a __________ is a written account of a spoken event.
observation
transcript
database
press conference
11
When conducting an interview, when would you establish a rapport with your source?
during the interview
before the interview
after the interview
12
Reliable information is usually
reported in more than one place/publication.
all of the above
based on primary research by qualified, unbiased researchers.
13
How much news is happening to report in a day is the
news gut.
all of the above
news hole.
news flow.
14
Both facts and opinions have the power to influence people.
False
True
15
When conducting an interview, when would you use the Otter app to transcribe notes?
before the interview
after the interview
during the interview
16
Placing the information in a news story in order from most important to least important is using the
inverted pyramid.
upside down square.
round logic.
inverted news hole.
17
The quote paragraphs in news stories include which of the following?
the opinions of those affected by the story
direct quotes from interview sources
all of the above
the emotional responses of those affected by the story
18
Some phrases that indicate you are reading opinion are
"In my opinion..."
all of the above
"I think..."
"Some people say..."
19
Facts are statements that CANNOT be verified.
False
True
20
When a source provides an answer to a question that sparks another question from the reporter, that is known as a
none of the above
multi step question.
follow up question.
add on.
21
A formal conversation between a reporter and a source for a story is
important to get the human emotion for a story.
important to gather facts and information for a story.
all of the above
an interview.
22
When writing a news story, we must always _________ facts and information.
solidify
leak
verify
mitigate
23
Conducting background research allows reporters to determine who to interview and which questions to ask them.
False
True
24
When conducting an interview, when would you prepare your recording device?
before the interview
during the interview
after the interview
25
A reporter must report news as impartially and honestly as possible.
True
False
26
Which of the following is NOT one of the six essential questions?
why
whenever
where
how
27
The ORIGINAL MATERIALS from an event or the people who have DIRECT EXPERIENCE with a news event are the
news panel
secondary sources
none of the above
primary sources
28
To "stack quotes" means that there is no transition paragraph in between two direct quotes in a story.
False
True
29
Oddity is the characteristic of news that says news will catch your attention because it is unique/doesn't happen often.
False
True
30
Which of the following are involved in bringing a story to an audience?
journalist
all of the above
producers
editor
31
Journalists report "hyper" local stories, like what is happening at HHS, as well as city, state, national & global news
False
True
32
When conducting an interview, when would you transcribe your notes?
during the interview
after the interview
before the interview
33
When conducting an interview, when would you prepare your original questions?
after the interview
during the interview
before the interview
34
Journalism is known as the "fourth estate" because it
holds the three branches of government accountable to the people.
covers four main topics in the news each day.
prints the news four times per day.
broadcasts four times daily.
35
When writing a news story, conducting background research is optional.
True
False
36
Transition paragraphs in the transition/quote formula for writing include which of the following?
opinions
all of the above
facts
direct quotes from interview sources
37
An opinion is an expression of belief about something.
False
True
38
Reporters must work hard to achieve accuracy by
rechecking every fact.
all of the above
verifying facts.
checking information with multiple sources.
39
Which of the following are always in the news because there is always conflict?
None of the above
Sports
Both A and B
Politics
40
Journalists are responsible for documenting major historical events as they happen.
False
True
41
Reporters must work fast to meet deadlines.
True
False
42
Articles from magazines or journals can serve as
secondary sources
primary sources
43
When conducting an interview, when would you take notes and record the answers EXACTLY AS THE PERSON SPEAKS?
before the interview
during the interview
after the interview
44
Sunshine laws require all of the following except:
meetings be held at convenient, accessible locations.
openness in government.
light to be shined in dark places for writing important stories.
advance notice of government meetings so that the public can attend.
45
There is only one "who" "what" "when" "where" "why" and "how" for each story.
True
False
46
News reported to audiences MUST be
accurate.
accurate.
accurate.
all of the above
47
A Harlan student honored for an art award would not be newsworthy at O'Connor High School according to which news value?
impact
conflict
proximity
oddity
48
Computer-assisted reporting uses computers to gather information and report data.
False
True
49
When conducting an interview, when would you file your notes in a safe location?
after the interview
during the interview
before the interview
50
When conducting an interview, when would you ask follow up questions?
during the interview
before the interview
after the interview
51
When writing news, which of the following is true?
news must have a news value to the audience
journalists are objective and do not reveal their own personal opinions
short simple sentences ensure more people understand the writing
all of the above
52
Other than interviewing, ________________ is the most essential tool reporters have for gathering information.
none of the above
observation
panel discussions
press releases
53
Laws that allow journalists access to official government records at the local or federal levels are
sunshine laws
public records
open records laws
none of the above
54
Sharing of information by reporters involved in a story is
computer-assisted reporting
none of the above
press conferencing
open source journalism
55
How much space a news outlet has (column inches, time on the broadcast) is the
news gut.
all of the above
news flow.
news hole.
56
Crowdsourcing
all of the above
has major credibility flaws.
has major reliability flaws.
uses a group of people to gather information for a story.
57
A fact can vary from one person to another.
True
False
58
When conducting an interview, when would you observe the surroundings of the interview source & his/her body language?
after the interview
before the interview
during the interview
59
Opinions can be verified.
False
True
60
Journalists write in third person & do not use the words "I", "we", "you", "us" or "yours" unless part of a direct quote
True
False
