Journalism: Code of Ethics Quiz

Question 1

You see a picture on a classmate's Instagram that would go perfectly with the article you're writing. You should:

Accepted Answer

Take your own photo, Ask permission from the classmate

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a public figure?

Accepted Answer

a teacher

Question 3

You accidentally lose your interview notes and there isn't time to redo the interview. You should:

Accepted Answer

Write with quotes from a new source

Question 4

Journalism is NEVER to be a matter of opinion

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is the definition of Bias?

Accepted Answer

An unbalanced way of looking at a situation and reporting it, Writing unfairly about a topic

Question 6

Bonus round: What are the names of Mr. Fraser's cats?

Accepted Answer

Antony and Cleopatra

Question 7

When a person you're interviewing asks to go "off the record," you should agree to their terms

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

When is it okay to record your discussion with someone for the sake of an article?

Accepted Answer

When you have their permission

Question 9

Would it be ethical to report on a scandal at a rival school where the principal's daughter got a DUI?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 10

Just because a piece of information is legally accessible, does not mean that it's ethical to report on it

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is

Accepted Answer

Accurate, fair, and thorough

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the purpose of journalism?

Accepted Answer

To inform citizens

Question 13

You plan on writing a review of a new restaurant in town. In order to write an accurate review, you should:

Accepted Answer

Eat like a regular customer

Question 14

If you have a personal connection to the subject you're writing about, you have a...

Accepted Answer

Conflict of Interest

Question 15

Someone informs you that your latest article used information that is outdated. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Publish a list of corrections in the next issue

Questions 15