Broadcast News Production Quiz

What is the role of a news producer in a newscast?

• To read the news information without video

• To decide what the audience gets to watch

• To talk over the video in a news story

• To narrate the story in a package

What is a reader in a newscast?

• A story without video

• A story with video and an interview

• A story where the anchor talks over the video

• A story with the reporter's or anchor's voice recording

What does VO stand for in a newscast?

• Voice over

• Sound on tape

• Bite as in sound bite

• Video and part of an interview

What is the maximum length of a VO story in a newscast?

• 15 to 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 90 seconds

What does VOB stand for in a newscast?

• Voice over

• Sound on tape

• Bite as in sound bite

• Video and part of an interview

What is a package in a newscast?

• A story without video

• A story with video and an interview

• A story where the anchor talks over the video

• A story with the reporter's or anchor's voice recording

How long is a typical package in a newscast?

• 15 to 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 90 seconds

What is the order of news categories in a newscast?

• Features, News, Sports

• Sports, News, Features

• News, Features, Sports

• Sports, Features, News

What are the three criteria of a strong news story?

• Timeliness, Impact, Conflict/controversy

• Impact, Conflict/controversy, Features

• Conflict/controversy, Timeliness, Features

• Features, Timeliness, Impact

When are feature stories typically placed in a newscast?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• Throughout the newscast