Yearbook Sem1 Exam - Part 1

What is the primary role of an editor in showing news judgment?

• To write all news articles
• To choose top stories based on experience
• To ignore reader preferences
• To focus solely on breaking news

What is the purpose of the lead paragraph in a news story?

• To provide background information
• To summarize the dominant point
• To include all details
• To entertain the reader

Which of the following best describes supporting paragraphs?

• They only repeat the lead
• They provide further details and context
• They are unrelated to the lead
• They are the conclusion of the story

Why is explaining "context" important in news stories?

• It makes the story longer
• It helps readers understand the significance
• It adds more quotes
• It confuses the reader

What is the role of quotations in news stories?

• To provide colorful commentary
• To summarize the news
• To replace the lead paragraph
• To confuse the audience

What is the main purpose of including a variety of photos in a yearbook?

• To avoid including just what the teacher wants
• To showcase the yearbook staff and their close friends
• To ensure all students have an equal number of photos
• To create a complete visual story that tells about our year

What is the benefit of taking environmental portraits of students instead of standard headshot photos?

• Environmental portraits are easier and quicker to take
• Environmental portraits provide more visual interest and context
• Environmental portraits are required by school policy
• Environmental portraits are more flattering for students

Why is it important to photograph before, during, and after the peak action of an event?

• To capture the full sequence of the event
• To ensure you get photos that are not blurry
• To show the more of the crowd
• To provide more options for photo cropping

Why is it important to avoid including the same students too many times in a yearbook?

• To maintain an even distribution of students represented
• To prevent those students from feeling insecure
• To ensure all students have an equal number of photos
• To make sure that the camera works at all times

What is the primary purpose of using a telephoto lens (zooming in) when photographing details?

• To capture a wider field of view
• To reduce the depth of field
• To isolate the subject and minimize distractions
• To provide a more flattering perspective