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PUBLIC RELATIONS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary goal of public relations (PR)?

a)

Selling products

b)

Building and managing relationships

c)

Increasing profits

d)

Generating media coverage

2.

What does "ROI" stand for in the context of public relations?

a)

Return on Investment

b)

Reputation Overhaul Index

c)

Reach of Influence

d)

Realistic Outcome Indicator

3.

Who is often considered the "father of public relations" and authored the book "Crystallizing Public Opinion"?

a)

Edward Bernays

b)

David Ogilvy

c)

Al Ries

d)

Ivy Lee

4.

What is the purpose of a press release in public relations?

a)

To advertise a product or service

b)

To create brand awareness

c)

To request interviews with journalists

d)

To inform the public and media about newsworthy events

5.

What does the acronym "SWOT" stand for in the context of public relations planning? a. b. c. d.

a)

Sales, Website, Outreach, Testimonials

b)

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

c)

Strategic, Widespread, Objective, Tactics

d)

Social Media, Website, Outreach, Team

6.

In PR, what is "crisis communication"?

a)

Communication during a crisis situation

b)

Promotion of a company's products during a crisis

c)

Handling media inquiries

d)

Managing a crisis in an organization's finances

7.

What does the term "spokesperson" refer to in public relations?

a)

The person who organizes events

b)

A type of media outlet

c)

A representative who communicates on behalf of an organization

d)

An influential celebrity endorsing a product

8.

Which of the following is a common social media platform used in PR for brand promotion and communication?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Snapchat

9.

In PR, what is the purpose of a "media kit"?

a)

To provide journalists with information about an organization

b)

To display advertisements in the media

c)

To promote new products to the media

d)

To create a digital press release

10.

What does the acronym "CSR" stand for in PR?

a)

Corporate Sales Record

b)

Consumer Satisfaction Rating

c)

Customer Service Representative

d)

Corporate Social Responsibility

11.

When responding to a negative review or comment on social media, what PR principle should be followed?

a)

Post a sarcastic reply to deflect criticism

b)

Ignore the comment and hope it goes away

c)

Respond professionally and address the issue

d)

Delete the comment to avoid further discussion

12.

Which of the following is NOT a typical PR tool or tactic?

a)

Media Relations

b)

Social Media Management

c)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

d)

Pay-Per-Click Advertising

13.

What is the purpose of a "crisis communication plan" in PR?

a)

To prevent all crises from occurring

b)

To respond to crises in a strategic and organized manner

c)

To create a public relations campaign

d)

To advertise the organization during a crisis

14.

In PR, what does "earned media" refer to?

a)

Media coverage gained through paid advertising

b)

Media coverage that is freely obtained through public interest

c)

Media exposure purchased by the organization

d)

Media content created in-house

15.

What is the key difference between "public relations" and "marketing"?

a)

PR focuses on creating advertising campaigns, while marketing focuses on building relationships.

b)

PR focuses on managing an organization's reputation and communication, while marketing focuses on promoting products and services.

c)

PR and marketing are the same thing.

d)

PR is more concerned with sales, while marketing is focused on customer satisfaction.