Unit 1: Journalism 101 Review Quiz

High school journalism students are exempt from having to follow the rules of ethics because students are not actual reporters. 

• True
• False

Media organizations will be judged on accuracy and reliability.

• TRUE
• FALSE

It is acceptable to reproduce, distribute, display, or perform a protected work if you obtain the author's permission.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which principle from the code of ethics declares the following: Journalists should take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. They should also provide context and gather all correct information.

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Be Accountable and Transparent

In Journalism, the CODE OF ETHICS is international

• True

• False

What is the definition of ethics?

• The branch of philosophy that studies the principles of right and wrong or good and bad.

• A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

• The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

• Permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that criticism in the same story

In journalism, ethics and law are the same thing.

• True

• False

Which principle from the code of ethics declares the following: Journalists should show compassion for those who may be affected by news coverage.

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Which principle from the code of ethics declares the following: Journalists should be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not pay for access to news.

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Which principle from the code of ethics declares the following: Journalists should acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently.

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Be Accountable and Transparent