Journalism Ethics Test Review

What is the purpose of ethical standards in journalism?

• To ensure accuracy, fairness, and credibility

• To increase profits

• To entertain readers

• To promote personal opinions

Why is copyright important to journalists?

• To protect their articles, photos, and videos

• To allow free use of their work

• To share their work with everyone

• To prevent others from reading their work

What does copyright provide to the creator of original content?

• Exclusive rights to its use and distribution

• Free access to all users

• Shared ownership with the public

• Limited rights for a short time

What does the First Amendment help protect for journalists?

• The ability to write and publish news without government control

• The right to earn money from their work

• The freedom to write fiction

• The right to work from home

What is broadcast journalism?

• Reporting information through media such as radio and television

• Writing novels and stories

• Creating advertisements

• Designing websites

What is the focus of sports journalism?

• Athletic news

• Political news

• Weather updates

• Financial reports

What is a headline in a newspaper or newsletter?

• The title of an article designed to grab the reader’s attention

• The last sentence of an article

• A summary of the article

• A list of sources used

What is a byline in a newspaper or newsletter?

• A line naming the writer of an article

• A summary of the article

• A list of references

• A quote from the article

What is an editorial in a newspaper or newsletter?

• An article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

• A factual news report

• A list of upcoming events

• A collection of reader comments

What is a column in a newspaper or newsletter?

• A recurring piece typically written by the same author

• A one-time news report

• A list of advertisements

• A collection of jokes