Journalism Quiz

Which of the following was the first regularly issued printed high school paper in the Philippines?

• The Coconut

• The Torres Torch

• La Union Tab

• The Pampangan

What year did formal classroom instruction in high school journalism begin in the Philippines?

• 1911

• 1929

• 1952

• 1964

Who led the publication of the mimeographed school paper "The Coconut" in Manila High School (now Araullo High School)?

• Carlos P. Romulo

• Luther B. Bewley

• Sarah England

• Clehenia San Juan

What was the purpose of Circular Letter No.34 s. 1929 issued by Director Luther B. Bewley?

• To promote the development of student publications

• To regulate the publication of high school papers

• To encourage the teaching of journalism in schools

• To establish guidelines for journalism competitions

Which type of news story is gathered and reported on the spot, demanding immediate publication?

• Advance news

• Spot news

• Coverage news

• Follow-up news

What are the five essential elements of a news story?

• Conflict, immediacy, proximity, prominence, significance

• Information, opinion, education, watchdog, laboratory

• Local, foreign, dateline, weather, index

• Lead, news story, headline, deck, body

What is the primary function of the editorial page in a newspaper?

• To provide information

• To entertain readers

• To express opinions and commentary

• To showcase advertisements

Which part of a newspaper contains the logo, names of the staff members, subscription rate, and other pertinent data about the publication?

• Folio

• Masthead

• Editorial proper

• Editorial cartoon

What is the abbreviation for "opposite editorial page" in a newspaper?

• OP-ED

• OPE

• EDOP

• PEDO

What is the term for a news story that is written from a beat?

• Advance news

• Spot news

• Coverage news

• Follow-up news