Broadcast Journalism Quiz

During a community event, Brady, Gabby, and Mike are planning to present their research on sustainable living practices. What type of journalism are they considering if they want their presentation to reach a broad audience?

• Journalism that is published in newspapers

• Journalism that is exclusively on the internet

• Journalism that is meant to be seen, heard, or both

• Journalism that is communicated via postal services

Which of the following is a good representation of broadcast journalism?

• A blog post on a news website

• The daily news on TV

• A weekly magazine article

• An email newsletter

During a school project, Brady and Emilia are tasked with gathering information on a historical event. Where should they look for detailed reports?

• Articles on the radio

• Articles on the internet or in a newspaper

• Television broadcasts

• Social media posts

Imagine Kase is presenting his final project in front of his class. When using his cue cards to help with his speech, how should he do it?

• With a monotone voice while looking at the cue cards continuously

• With a natural tone without continuously looking at the cue cards

• Without paying attention to his classmates or teacher

• By memorizing the entire presentation and not using cue cards

Why is it important for Emilia, a news anchor, to keep her eye on the camera while communicating on-air?

• To read the script more easily

• To ensure the audience can see the cue cards

• So that the audience can see her

• To avoid interacting with the audience

During a school project on local history, what is Aiyana, acting as a backpack journalist, responsible for in addition to reporting the story?

• Designing the layout for the school newsletter

• Editing the story and providing associated images and videos for the presentation

• Managing the budget for any travel or resources needed

• Conducting interviews with local historians exclusively

During a field trip, Matilyn, a backpack journalist, realized she forgot to pack one essential item. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a tool of a backpack journalist?

• A laptop

• A digital camera

• An audio recording device

• A television studio

As a broadcast journalist, which of the following is NOT a skill that you will need to have?

• Conducting interviews

• Working with a team

• Being involved in in-depth conversations when researching stories

• Learning computer programming

During a school project on journalism, Matilyn listed several skills she believed were essential for a journalist. Which of the following did she NOT list as a traditional journalism skill?

• Eye for a story

• Strong ethics

• Excellent research skills

• Ability to use multimedia tools

In a school newspaper article about the school's annual sports day, what should be mentioned at the beginning of the article?

• Details about the planning process

• Information on all the participants

• The most exciting event of the day

• Background of previous sports days