WorksheetsInterviewing!
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these is a closed question?
a)
What were you doing last Wednesday?
b)
What is your name?
c)
Where do you live?
d)
Can you tie your shoes?
2.
To identify who said something, either as a quote or as reported speech. This term is important in order to maintain credibility.
a)
Copyright
b)
Deception
c)
Ad-lib
d)
Attribute
3.
It is better to be late than to be early for an interview.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Body language is as important to observe during an interview.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Reporters should have a list of questions before an interview and only stick to that prepared list of questions for the duration of the interview. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Face to face interviews are preferred over email or phone interviews because the source and environment may distract the reporter. True of False?
a)
True
b)
False
8.
An open-ended question accomplishes which of the following?
a)
Prompts the source to give a short, usually one-word response.
b)
Prompts the source to give an open response with irrelevant information.
c)
Prompts the source to give long and rambling answers.
d)
Prompts the source to respond openly and comfortably with a conversational response and useful information.
9.
Which of the following is NOT a good tip for conducting an interview?
a)
Always make good eye contact
b)
Always play on your phone during the interview
c)
Always observe and take notes
d)
Always make accuracy your goal
10.
Which of the following is an open-ended question?
a)
How much did the renovations cost?
b)
Who is in charge of the group?
c)
Why were the renovations necessary?
d)
When was the decision made?
11.
What type of question can you use in any situation at any given time?
a)
-est questions
b)
stock questions
c)
open ended questions
d)
yes or no questions
12.
What is step one of interviewing?
a)
compile a list of questions
b)
do your background research
c)
figuring out what you want to find out
d)
picking out your outfit
13.
Which of the following is inappropriate during an interview?
a)
using a tape recorder
b)
closely observing the subject's reactions
c)
arguing with the subject
d)
eye contact
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