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Coursera English for Journalism Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the principles of journalism?

a)

Exaggeration, propaganda, manipulation, and distortion

b)

Opinion, bias, sensationalism, and censorship

c)

Accuracy, fairness, impartiality, and accountability

d)

Speed, entertainment, controversy, and popularity

2.

Which principle of journalism emphasizes presenting all sides of a story?

a)

Bias

b)

Sensationalism

c)

Objectivity

d)

Subjectivity

3.

What is the role of a journalist in upholding the principles of journalism?

a)

To prioritize sensationalism over accuracy

b)

To spread misinformation and biased opinions

c)

To ignore those in power and only report on trivial matters

d)

To report truthfully, accurately, and without bias, hold those in power accountable, and provide the public with information in the public interest.

4.

Why is accuracy important in journalism?

a)

To entertain rather than inform the audience

b)

To spread misinformation and create confusion

c)

To ensure that the information being reported is truthful and reliable.

d)

To promote biased and one-sided perspectives

5.

What is the impact of impartiality in journalism?

a)

Impartiality in journalism ensures balanced and fair representation of events and issues.

b)

Impartiality in journalism only benefits one side of the story

c)

Impartiality in journalism has no impact on the quality of news

d)

Impartiality in journalism leads to biased reporting

6.

How does sensationalism affect the credibility of journalism?

a)

It is the main factor in determining the credibility of journalism.

b)

It can reduce the credibility of journalism.

c)

It increases the credibility of journalism.

d)

It has no impact on the credibility of journalism.

7.

What is the ethical responsibility of a journalist?

a)

To report the truth, be fair and impartial, and to minimize harm.

b)

To report biased and one-sided information

c)

To sensationalize stories and increase viewership

d)

To prioritize personal opinions over facts

8.

How does bias impact the quality of journalism?

a)

It improves the credibility and objectivity of journalism

b)

It has no impact on the quality of journalism

c)

It leads to a more balanced and fair presentation of information

d)

It can lead to the presentation of one-sided or distorted information, affecting the credibility and objectivity of journalism.

9.

What is the significance of transparency in journalism?

a)

Transparency is not important in journalism

b)

Transparency helps to maintain credibility and trust with the audience.

c)

Transparency is only important for entertainment value

d)

Transparency is only important for print journalism

10.

Why is it important for journalists to avoid conflicts of interest?

a)

To maintain credibility and impartiality in reporting.

b)

To increase their popularity and fame

c)

To have more control over the news content

d)

To receive more financial compensation