Katie Couric Interview Skills Quiz

According to Katie Couric, what is important for an interviewer to be?

• Gracious

• Rude

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

What does Katie Couric emphasize about the tone of the interviewer?

• It should be confrontational in all cases

• It should be indifferent to the interviewee

• It should be empathetic in some cases

• It should be consistent for all interviews

How does Katie Couric prepare for an interview?

• By using a standard set of questions for all interviews

• By not listening to the interviewee's responses

• By predicting the interviewee's answers and preparing follow-up questions

• By asking only yes-or-no questions

What does Katie Couric consider as a crucial aspect of interviewing?

• Ignoring the interviewee's responses

• Sticking to a pre-determined set of questions

• Listening to the interviewee and exploring responses with depth

• Asking questions that require a yes-or-no answer

What did Katie Couric find frustrating during an interview with an actor?

• The actor's lack of interest in the interview

• The actor's constant interruptions

• The actor's excessive enthusiasm

• The actor's excessive talking

What did Katie Couric learn from her interview with Bobcat Goldthwait?

• He was a calm and composed individual

• He was a very quiet person

• He was known for his loud and energetic style

• He was a reserved and introverted person

According to Katie Couric, what should an interviewer keep in mind while conducting an interview?

• To focus on self-promotion and showcasing knowledge

• To focus on creating a gotcha moment

• To focus on serving the audience and shedding light on the interviewee's thoughts

• To focus on dominating the conversation

What does Katie Couric believe is the purpose of an interview?

• To allow the interviewee to communicate their message and shed light on their thoughts

• To create a self-promotion opportunity for the interviewer

• To showcase the interviewer's knowledge

• To dominate the conversation and control the interviewee's responses