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Campus Journalism MIDTERM

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the difference between SLANDER and LIBEL?
a)
Slander is spoken; libel is written.
b)
Libel is spoken; slander is written.
c)
ONLY slander can damage a person's reputation.
d)
Defamation only applies to famous people
2.
What is defamation?
a)
Determining whether something is moral
b)
Intrusion into someone's personal life
c)
Act of damaging someone's good reputation
d)
Use of works protected by the law
3.
"If it's not right, don't type." When you choose not to publish information because you know can hurt the victim, you are following this principle...
a)
Invasion of privacy
b)
Accuracy/Factual Reporting
c)
Harm Limitation
d)
Slander
4.
Which of these is NOT a VIOLATION of good photo ethics?
a)
Taking pictures of people doing inappropriate things
b)
Using pictures that damage one's reputation
c)
Taking candid pictures
d)
Taking controversial pictures
5.
Writing an article about a fight that never occurred violates which two principles?
a)
Factual reporting/Libel
b)
Copyright Infringement/Veil of Ignorance
c)
Photo Ethics/Libel
d)
Invasion of Privacy/Accuracy
6.
When potentially damaging information is accidentally revealed or privately acquired, a reporter should follow this ethical principle and keep the information to themselves to protect their source from a bad reputation.
a)
Veil of Ignorance
b)
Photo Ethics
c)
Secrecy
d)
Invasion of privacy
7.

What is the definition of ethics?

a)

A system of moral principals

b)

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

c)

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

d)

Permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that criticism in the same story

8.

Dictionary defines News as:

a)

A report of recent events

b)

A material reported in a newspaper or new periodical or on a newscast

c)

A matter that is news worthy

d)

All of the above

9.

The following are the tips in gathering a news EXCEPT one:

a)

Get both sides

b)

Be tactful and courteous

c)

Make a selfie on the incident

d)

Observe proper attribution

10.

The _ of a story shows the write's name and specialty.

a)

lead

b)

headline

c)

byline

d)

placeline

11.

A writing format that has the advantage of efficent condense information is called___.

a)

The hour glass format

b)

The inverted pyramid

c)

the L-Q-T-Q format.

d)

none of the above

12.

Direct quotes can add ___ to a story.

a)

emotion

b)

opinions

c)

life

d)

all the above.

13.

What is the name for the words in bold, "America Attacked"?

a)

byline

b)

newsline

c)

headline

d)

main line

14.

News articles usually flow from least important to most important.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

News articles should include the author's opinions.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The name of the person who said a direct quote should always be included.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

When possible and when relevant, it is good to include direct quotes in a news article.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

It's important to include the 5Ws and H in news articles. The Ws stand for what, where, when, who and why. What does the H stand for?

a)

Happening

b)

How

c)

Honesty

d)

Help

19.

Proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are not important in a news article as long as it is interesting and on an important topic.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

When choosing the topic of a news article, it is important to consider what would appeal to your audience.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The_______ is a statement that tells the reader what is happening in the picture.

a)

Credit

b)

Caption

c)

Article

d)

Headline

22.

Below are the PITFALLS to avoid in news writing, except:

a)

Editorializing - Keep your opinion out of the story


b)

Using first and second person - Keep yourself out of the story; Common error “our school”

c)

Using the inverted pyramid

d)

Missing the news peg; paragraphs too long; Trying to use all of the information

e)

Messy handwriting, poor grammar and spelling; misspelling names in the story

23.

RA 7090 is known as

a)

Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum

b)

Data Privacy Act

c)

Anti Red tape Act

d)

Campus Jouranlism Act

24.

What is Journalism?

a)

Journalism is the activity of gathering, writing, editing, and publishing or broadcasting news through newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online platforms.

b)

Journalism is the activity of gathering and writing news through newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online platforms.

c)

Journalism is the activity of writing and publishing or broadcasting news through newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online platforms.

d)

Journalism is the activity of writing news through newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online platforms.

25.

She is one of the notable journalist, broadcaster, and television presenter figures in the Philippines who was a former reporter in TV Patrol. And anchored the late -night newscast broadcast in ABS-CBN “Bandila” together with Julius Babao. Currently a youtube content creator.

a)

Gretchen Fullido

b)

Karen Davila

c)

Korina Sanchez

d)

Ces Drilon

26.

This historic headline is listed and hailed corresponding in the Top 15 Most Iconic Paper of New York Times Newspaper. It is about the ship that sank on April 12, 1912. There was a film created in 1997 as Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet who starred in the movie.

a)

Spotlight

b)

Revolutionary Road

c)

Titanic

d)

Fox: The Blockbuster Years

27.

"To respect the truth whatever the consequences to himself," is for what reason?

a)

because of the right of the public to support the truth

b)

because of the right of the public to know the truth

c)

because of the right of the public to ignore the truth

d)

because of the right of the public to change the truth

28.

A columnist with expertise in auto repair might tell readers how to diagnose engine problems or change their oil is an example of what type of column?

a)

Humor Column

b)

Political Column

c)

Advice Column

d)

Local Column

29.

In this section of the article, the journalist usually includes several quotes or information from other sources that are details of the news story.

a)

Headlines

b)

Introduction

c)

Body

d)

Conclusion

30.

A quality which makes a columnist popular, yet they must avoid using gross language or dirty jokes.

a)

sense of humour

b)

sense of responsibility

c)

sense of urgency

d)

sense of being

31.

 Feature stories are journalistic reports. They are not opinion essays or editorials. They should not be confused with creative writing or works of fiction.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

 If the Filipino word for news caster is “tagapaghatid ng balita,”’ then what is for journalist?

a)

peryodista

b)

tagapagbalita

c)

mamamahayag

d)

tagapag-ulat

33.

This historic headline is listed and hailed corresponding in the Top 15 Most Iconic Paper of New York Times Newspaper. It is about the ship that sank on April 12, 1912. There was a film created in 1997 as Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet who starred in the movie.

a)

Spotlight

b)

Revolutionary Road

c)

Titanic

d)

Fox: The Blockbuster Years

34.

In what year was Polytechnic University of the Philippines Taguig Branch established?

a)

1991

b)

1992

c)

1993

d)

1994

35.

To observe professional _______ and not to divulge the source of information obtained in __________.

a)

secrecy; confidence

b)

secrecy; public

c)

privacy; controversy

d)

privacy; ignorance

36.

"To respect the truth whatever the consequences to himself," is for what reason?

a)

because of the right of the public to support the truth

b)

because of the right of the public to know the truth

c)

because of the right of the public to ignore the truth

d)

because of the right of the public to change the truth

37.

A columnist with expertise in auto repair might tell readers how to diagnose engine problems or change their oil is an example of what type of column?

a)

Humor Column

b)

Political Column

c)

Advice Column

d)

Local Column

38.

News story is one of the types of article that requires objectivity.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

A feature writer always gives money to the source.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Who is the princess that died in a car accident which made headlines on August 31, 1997. She is part of the British royalty and the former spouse of the next in line of the throne who is Prince Charles?

a)

Princess Diana

b)

Princess Margaret

c)

Princess Elizabeth

d)

Princess Beatrice

41.

In this section of the article, the journalist usually includes several quotes or information from other sources that are details of the news story.

a)

Headlines

b)

Introduction

c)

Body

d)

Conclusion

42.

He is the 13th president of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

a)

Emmanuel C. de Guzman

b)

Manuel Muhi

c)

Estelita Wi-Dela Rosa

d)

Dante G. Guevarra

43.

A quality which makes a columnist popular, yet they must avoid using gross language or dirty jokes.

a)

sense of humour

b)

sense of responsibility

c)

sense of urgency

d)

sense of being

44.

 Feature stories are journalistic reports. They are not opinion essays or editorials. They should not be confused with creative writing or works of fiction.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

 If the Filipino word for news caster is “tagapaghatid ng balita,”’ then what is for journalist?

a)

peryodista

b)

tagapagbalita

c)

mamamahayag

d)

tagapag-ulat

46.

 News articles are short, averaging 100-400 words depending upon the type of news and where it is placed in the publication. They are meant to be digested quickly WHILE Feature articles are longer and dig more deeply into the topic. Length varies for each publication, but a typical feature word count runs between 1,000 – 2,000 words.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

 He is a broadcast journalist who's also an alumna of Polytechnic university of the Philippines. He currently anchors together with DJ Chacha in Radyo5 on Radyo5 92.3. One of his awards is PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male Newscaster.

a)

Ted Failon

b)

Noli De Castro

c)

Atom Araullo

d)

Julius Babao

48.

What media company headlines the controversial internet news for naming the candidate of the Philippines for the upcoming election which is “A dictator's son. A former actor. A champion boxer. Inside the manic race to replace Duterte as the Philippines' leader"?

a)

RAPPLER

b)

GMA Network

c)

ABS-CBN

d)

CNN

49.

Who is this president who was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, statesman and philanthropist; who served as the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999? He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Martin Luther King

c)

Barrack Obama

d)

Benjamin Franklin

50.

This type of Campus Journalism can exist in the forms of blogs, podcasts, PDF versions of files.

a)

Online Campus Journalism

b)

Investigative Campus Journalism

c)

Dependent Campus Journalism

d)

Digital Campus Journalism

51.

Journalists should defend the freedom of:

a)

information

b)

comment

c)

criticism

d)

expression

52.

This is a type of writing in journalism which is based primarily on the personality of the author, allowing him or her to write about subjects in a personal style. The writers can take a humorous approach, or specialise in a particular subject area or topic.

a)

Review

b)

News Writing

c)

Column

d)

Feature Writing

53.

News should be specific and accurate to be understood for the fairness of all. What process does a reporter undertake when making something smaller and precise for the audience?

a)

Deleting Important Informations

b)

Adding Extra Words

c)

Omitting Words

d)

Narrowing Down

54.

Feature story is a news story with a human interest angle.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The major difference between a news story and a feature story is that a feature story is time-sensitive. Media outlets want to publish news stories as quickly as possible after an event occurs. News stories, however, are not as time-dependent and contain no urgent content. Correct ans. News stories are time-sensitive and feature stories contain no urgent content.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Awareness is a quality of a columnist that educates the readers by informing them and by their training; a column writer makes them aware of the current situation of the country and their problems.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

On 31st of December 2019, the first case of COVID-19 was identified. From which specific place it was?

a)

Wuhan City, China

b)

Shanghai, China

c)

Shenzhen, China

d)

Guangzhou, China

58.

If you print false information which damages a person or a small business’s reputation, they could sue you for?

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

59.

Standard Column consists mainly of commentary and criticism on books, criticism columns on films and theatre, columns on performance in sports, columns on the study of the impending and actual changes in the different walks of life.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

In the 10 pillars of the PUP, Holistic Student Development and Engagement is what pillar number?

a)

Pillar 6

b)

Pillar 1

c)

Pillar 4

d)

Pillar 7

61.

This is the act which helps campus journalism in freedom of interference as this upholds and protects the freedom of the press at the campus level.

a)

Campus Journalism Act of 1991

b)

Campus Journalism Act of 1992

c)

Campus Journalism Act of 1993

d)

Campus Journalism Act of 1994

62.

What media company headlines the controversial internet news for naming the candidate of the Philippines for the upcoming election which is “A dictator's son. A former actor. A champion boxer. Inside the manic race to replace Duterte as the Philippines' leader"?

a)

RAPPLER

b)

GMA Network

c)

ABS-CBN

d)

CNN

63.

This type of Campus Journalism can exist in the forms of blogs, podcasts, PDF versions of files.

a)

Online Campus Journalism

b)

Investigative Campus Journalism

c)

Dependent Campus Journalism

d)

Digital Campus Journalism

64.

This is a type of writing in journalism which is based primarily on the personality of the author, allowing him or her to write about subjects in a personal style. The writers can take a humorous approach, or specialise in a particular subject area or topic.

a)

Review

b)

News Writing

c)

Column

d)

Feature Writing

65.

News should be specific and accurate to be understood for the fairness of all. What process does a reporter undertake when making something smaller and precise for the audience?

a)

Deleting Important Informations

b)

Adding Extra Words

c)

Omitting Words

d)

Narrowing Down

66.

On 31st of December 2019, the first case of COVID-19 was identified. From which specific place it was?

a)

Wuhan City, China

b)

Shanghai, China

c)

Shenzhen, China

d)

Guangzhou, China

67.

This is the act which helps campus journalism in freedom of interference as this upholds and protects the freedom of the press at the campus level.

a)

Campus Journalism Act of 1991

b)

Campus Journalism Act of 1992

c)

Campus Journalism Act of 1993

d)

Campus Journalism Act of 1994

68.

It is the first and oldest high school newspaper in the country.

a)

The Gazette

b)

College Folio

c)

The Coconut

d)

The Torch

69.

Republic Act No. 7079, otherwise known as the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991” covers the following:

a)

elementary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

d)

All of the above

70.

It refers to the banner with the newspaper’s name and logo, found at the top of the newspaper’s front page.

a)

Folio

b)

Masthead

c)

Letter to the Editor

d)

Banner

71.

This refers to a short phrase at the top of an online or printed article. It summarizes or draws attention to a story to encourage people to read it.

a)

Title

b)

Headline

c)

Lead

d)

Editorial Liner

72.

It is the imaginary horizontal line that divides the newspaper equally into two parts.

a)

Folio

b)

Column

c)

Fold

d)

Column Rule

73.

What is the term used to refer to the first paragraph of the news which should answer the 5Ws and 1H?

a)

Headline

b)

Lead

c)

Supporting Lead

d)

Body

74.

The following are values of a news article EXCEPT?

a)

Proximity

b)

Novelty

c)

Confidence

d)

Conflict

75.
One story inside a newspaper is called a...
a)
source
b)
headline
c)
citation
d)
article
76.
The place or person where you get inspiration and information is your...
a)
source
b)
headline
c)
citation
d)
article
77.
If you reuse a photo from your source you should make a ____ to protect you from plagiarism.
a)
source
b)
headline
c)
citation
d)
article
78.
When writing in journalistic style, you should always report on  ______ first in the article.
a)
the least important story details
b)
what the photograph is
c)
who the author is
d)
the most important story details
79.
What is a good definition for the word ethics? (take your best guess)
a)
rules about behavior and actions most people follow (following what's right or wrong)
b)
a way to cite an article
c)
a test for students
d)
books that help define what words means
80.
Zed is publishing an article that embarrasses a classmate. Is he being an ethical journalist? (ethical=following good ethics)
a)
No b/c he forgot to cite his work at the end of the article
b)
Yes b/c you are ethical when you write anything you want like Zed is doing
c)
No b/c it's not polite, not respectful, and probably not actual  news that needs reporting on
d)
Yes b/c ethical journalists don't think about other people's feelings before publishing articles
81.
Igor took pictures for his article and cited his source at the end. Is he being ethical?
a)
No b/c writing citations is not ethical to do
b)
Yes b/c writing a citation is the right and respectful thing to do in this situation
c)
No b/c it's not needed
d)
Yes b/c you can take anything that you want as a journalist
82.
Ra wrote this article. What's the problem? (tap to see picture)
a)
It's a run-on sentence
b)
It's has fragments
c)
It has misspelled words
d)
It's unethical to publish.
83.
Lulu wrote this article. What's the problem? (tap to see picture)
a)
It's a run-on sentence
b)
It's has fragments
c)
It has misspelled words
d)
It's unethical to publish.
84.
Mia wrote this article. What's the problem? (tap to see picture)
a)
It's a run-on sentence
b)
It's has fragments
c)
It has misspelled words
d)
It's unethical to publish.
85.
Mia wrote this article. What's the problem? (tap to see picture)
a)
It's a run-on sentence
b)
It's has fragments
c)
It has misspelled words
d)
It's unethical to publish.
86.
The place or person where you get inspiration and information is your...
a)
source
b)
headline
c)
citation
d)
article
87.
Jack wrote an article titled, "The Vikings Beat the Jaguars." What is the best category to put it under?
a)
Sports
b)
Movies/Music/TV
c)
Technology
d)
Travel
88.
Wilma wrote an article titled, "All About Google Glasses." What is the best category to put it under?
a)
Sports
b)
Movies/Music/TV
c)
Technology
d)
Travel
89.
Ned wrote an article titled, "MSP-JFK Aiport Review." What is the best category to put it under?
a)
Sports
b)
Movies/Music/TV
c)
Technology
d)
Travel
90.

It is the first and oldest high school newspaper in the country.

a)

The Gazette

b)

College Folio

c)

The Coconut

d)

The Torch

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