Understanding Media Ethics and Law

What is the primary purpose of journalism ethics?

• To increase newspaper sales

• To ensure accurate and fair reporting

• To promote sensationalism

• To protect journalists from lawsuits

Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?

• Quoting a short passage from a book in a review

• Using a copyrighted image without permission in a blog post

• Sharing a link to a news article

• Discussing a movie plot with friends

What is the main difference between libel and slander?

• Libel is written, slander is spoken

• Libel is legal, slander is illegal

• Libel is spoken, slander is written

• Libel is a crime, slander is not

When is it necessary to obtain consent to record an interview?

• Only if the interview is conducted in a private setting

• Always, regardless of the setting

• Only if the interviewee requests it

• Never, as interviews are public domain

Which of the following is a key component of ethical reporting standards?

• Plagiarizing content for efficiency

• Ensuring accuracy and fairness

• Prioritizing speed over accuracy

• Ignoring sources' privacy

Identify a scenario that could be considered fair use in journalism.

• Reprinting an entire article from another publication

• Using a short excerpt from a book for a news report

• Publishing a photo without credit

• Selling copies of a copyrighted video

How can journalists ensure they are not infringing on privacy rights?

• By publishing all information they receive

• By verifying the public interest in the information

• By ignoring privacy concerns

• By assuming consent is implied

What is a strategic approach to avoid libel in reporting?

• Relying on anonymous sources

• Fact-checking all statements before publication

• Publishing rumors as facts

• Ignoring the subject's response

Why is it important to understand copyright law in journalism?

• To avoid paying for content

• To ensure legal use of materials

• To increase content variety

• To bypass legal restrictions

Which action is a violation of ethical reporting standards?

• Correcting errors promptly

• Misrepresenting facts to create a story

• Providing balanced viewpoints

• Protecting source confidentiality