Interviews Quiz

What can interviews range from?

• Casual conversation to light interrogation

• Formal meetings to casual chats

• Written notes to phone calls

• Group discussions to solo talks

Why do you want to ask open-ended questions?

• They are the easiest type

• They keep the conversation flowing in the direction you want

• They are unnecessary

• They are more informative than yes or no questions

What type of interview might require more time?

• A profile or Q&A

• A quick chat

• A brief introduction

• A short survey

What is one way to conduct an interview without meeting in person?

• On-camera interview

• Email interview

• Doorstep interview

• Man on the street interview

What is the main purpose of organizing everything before an interview?

• To impress the person being interviewed

• To focus on your goal

• To make the interview longer

• To avoid asking questions

What is NOT a sign someone is listening attentively?

• Good eye contact

• Looking at your notes

• Nodding to show you're listening

• Asking follow up questions

What does the saying "you get more flies with honey than with vinegar" imply in interviews?

• Being aggressive is more effective

• Being kind and polite is more effective

• Being indifferent is best

• Being harsh is necessary

What is the main goal of a journalist when conducting an interview?

• To get sensational headlines

• To obtain honest, heartfelt answers

• To make the person being interviewed uncomfortable

• To finish the interview quickly

What is the effect of being too formal in an interview?

• It makes the interviewee more open

• It can make the interviewee not trust you

• It leads to more honest answers

• It shortens the interview

What is the journalist's role when an interviewee shares something sensitive or personal?

• To immediately publish it

• To respect the interviewee's privacy

• To ignore it

• To challenge the interviewee