Broadcast Journalism Quiz

What is the purpose of news reporting in broadcast journalism?

• To entertain the public and provide sensationalized information.

• To manipulate the public and spread propaganda.

• To confuse the public and provide inaccurate information.

• To inform the public and provide accurate information.

What are the key elements of a news report?

• title, author, introduction, main content, and summary

• title, author, introduction, main content, and analysis

• headline, byline, lead, body, and conclusion

• title, author, introduction, main content, and opinion

What is the role of an anchor in broadcast journalism?

• The role of an anchor in broadcast journalism is to interview celebrities.

• The role of an anchor in broadcast journalism is to deliver news stories to the audience.

• The role of an anchor in broadcast journalism is to provide commentary on news stories.

• The role of an anchor in broadcast journalism is to perform live music during broadcasts.

What are some common interview techniques used in broadcast journalism?

• Multiple choice questions, closed-ended questions, interrupting the interviewee, and not conducting any research on the interviewee.

• Asking only yes or no questions, not listening to the interviewee, and not preparing any questions in advance.

• Using leading questions, not allowing the interviewee to speak freely, and not verifying information provided by the interviewee.

• Open-ended questions, follow-up questions, active listening, and conducting research on the interviewee.

Why is it important to prepare for an interview in advance?

• To make the interviewer feel important

• To show off your knowledge about the company

• To avoid being late for the interview

• To research the company, understand the job requirements, and practice interview responses.

What are some ethical considerations in broadcast journalism?

• Censorship, manipulation, and distortion

• Accuracy, fairness, impartiality, transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

• Plagiarism, fabrication, and invasion of privacy

• Sensationalism, bias, and propaganda

Why is accuracy important in broadcast journalism?

What is the inverted pyramid style of broadcast writing?

• A method of organizing information in a news story where the least important information is presented at the beginning, followed by more important details.

• A method of organizing information in a news story where the information is presented randomly without any specific order.

• A method of organizing information in a news story where the most important information is presented at the end, after all the supporting details.

• A method of organizing information in a news story where the most important information is presented at the beginning, followed by supporting details in descending order of importance.

What are some key differences between broadcast writing and print writing?

• Conciseness and conversational language

• Audience and purpose

• Visual elements and storytelling

• Length and formal language

What is defamation and how does it relate to media law?

• Defamation is making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and it relates to media law by governing the legal consequences of publishing defamatory statements.

• Defamation is making true statements that harm someone's reputation, and it relates to media law by protecting the right to free speech.

• Defamation is making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and it relates to media law by promoting responsible journalism.

• Defamation is making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and it relates to media law by regulating the use of social media.