Journalism Unit 1 Review

What is the definition of journalism?

• The ability to express and understand information

• The method of communicating news to the masses

• The process of sending and receiving messages

• The collection, writing, editing, and distribution of news material

What is the purpose of a medium in communication?

• To define communication, journalism, and mass media

• To compare and contrast various news media

• To evaluate the newsworthiness of current events

• To transmit messages from sender to receiver

Which of the following is a category that makes something newsworthy?

• Proximity

• Timeliness

• Significance

• All of the above

What is the main difference between print, broadcast, and digital news media?

• The advertising revenue they generate

• The choice of news topics they cover

• The format in which they deliver news

• The speed at which they deliver news

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a journalist to refrain from printing a story?

• Invasion of privacy

• Obscenity

• Libel and slander

• Substantial disruption

How is media control achieved?

• By advertisers exerting pressure

• By audience ratings and feedback

• By government regulations and censorship

• By sources voluntarily controlling content

What is the main purpose of the First Amendment?

• To prevent the spread of false information

• To allow journalists to report without any restrictions

• To ensure absolute freedom of expression

• To protect freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly

What should journalists strive for in their reporting?

• Subjectivity, bias, and personal opinions

• Objectivity, balance, truth, and accuracy

• Libel and slander

• Conflict of interest and sensationalism

Which of the following is NOT a control mechanism for what is seen and read?

• Advertisers exerting pressure

• Voluntary ratings and editors

• Government regulations and censorship

• Audience ratings and feedback

What role does 'impact' play in determining newsworthiness?

• It refers to the financial implications of a news story

• It determines how many people will be affected by the story

• It is the emotional effect a story has on its audience

• It is the potential to cause changes in legislation