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JOURNALISM EXAM

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a group project, Liam, Aria, and David are discussing the tasks they need to complete. Which term describes a task that is closely connected or appropriate to what they are currently working on?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Purpose

d)

Abstract

2.

In a literature class, Jackson, Avery, and Daniel are discussing a novel they just read. They are trying to identify the central message or idea about life that the author is trying to convey. What is this called?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Purpose

d)

Theme

3.

Harper, Noah, and Arjun are discussing a new project idea. They are trying to describe a concept that exists only as an idea or theory, rather than something tangible. Which term best describes this?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Abstract

d)

Concrete

4.

During a literature class, Lachelle read a sentence and interpreted it exactly as it was written, without any metaphor or allegory. What is the term for this kind of interpretation?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Literal

d)

Concrete

5.

Benjamin recorded a conversation with his grandfather about World War II. Keitt later wanted a written version of this conversation. What is the term for this written version of material originally presented in another medium?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Transcript

d)

Concrete

6.

During a class discussion, Brimfield asked a question to Harris and Bookard that required them to elaborate and not simply answer 'yes' or 'no'. What is the term for such questions?

a)

Open-Ended Questions

b)

Close-Ended Questions

c)

Probing Questions

d)

Paraphrasing

7.

Randolph is conducting a survey for his school project. He wants to ask questions that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' or from a predefined list of responses. What type of questions should Ethan ask?

a)

Open-Ended Questions

b)

Close-Ended Questions

c)

Probing Questions

d)

Paraphrasing

8.

Vantasia asked a question to Burns and Odom that encouraged them to reveal more information about the topic they were discussing. What is the term for such open-ended questions?

a)

Open-Ended Questions

b)

Close-Ended Questions

c)

Probing Questions

d)

Paraphrasing

9.

Washington was reading a book and Azaria asked her to explain a complex paragraph. Washington reworded the paragraph to make it easier for Azaria to understand. What is the term for what Washington did?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Paraphrasing

d)

Concrete

10.

Daniel was assigned to write an article. He asked Mason, the editor, where he should put his name to give credit for the article. What is the term for this?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Byline

d)

Dateline

11.

Emma, Benjamin, and Arjun are working on their school newspaper. They are trying to figure out what the term is for a line at the beginning of a news article that indicates where and when the story was reported or written. Can you help them?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Byline

d)

Dateline

12.

Elijah, Grace, and Nora are part of a school newspaper team. They are discussing the term for the principles and guidelines they should follow in their journalistic conduct, including accuracy, fairness, and objectivity. What is this term?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Ethics

d)

Bias

13.

Samaiya, Jade and Jada, are working on a school project about news reporting. They come across a term that refers to a personal or organizational inclination or prejudice that can influence how news is reported. What is this term?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Ethics

d)

Bias

14.

In a school debate, Vantasia, Saniyah, and Lachelle are discussing a topic. Vantasia is known for her ability to discuss without letting her personal feelings influence her arguments. What is this quality of Vantasia called?

a)

Relevant

b)

Extraneous

c)

Objectivity

d)

Bias

15.

During a group study session, Charlotte, Abigail, and Grace were discussing a topic. They found some information in their notes that was not necessary for their discussion; it was extra or irrelevant. What would they call this type of information?

a)

Extraneous

b)

Narrative

c)

Bias

d)

Concrete

16.

Olivia, Ethan, and Priya are working on a project. They are trying to understand the reason for which their project is done or created. What is this called?

a)

Detract

b)

Purpose

c)

Concrete

d)

Extraneous

17.

Scarlett is building a sculpture for her art project. She is using clay, which is a material that can be touched and seen. This means her sculpture is:

a)

Abstract

b)

Literal

c)

Concrete

d)

Narrative

18.

  1. Mason, Abigail, and Olivia are part of a school project. Mason feels that the teacher is showing prejudice in favor of Olivia and against him and Abigail, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

a)

Objectivity

b)

Transcript

c)

Ethics

d)

Bias

19.

Maya, Scarlett, and Lily were working on a group project. Maya's constant criticism of Scarlett's ideas seemed to diminish the worth or value of Scarlett's achievement. What is Maya doing to Scarlett's achievement?

a)

Detracts

b)

Probing-Question

c)

Bia

d)

Relevant

20.

  1. During a school event, Luna was asked to share a story about her summer vacation. She gave a spoken account of her events. What is this called?

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Close-Ended Questions

c)

Literal

d)

Narrative

21.

During a group discussion, Noah, Emma, and Lily are trying to understand the term for a statement that is clear, specific, and can be proven true or false. What is this term?

a)

Abstract

b)

Literal

c)

Concrete

d)

Extraneous

22.

In a school project, Benjamin, Aria, and Zoe are discussing a term that refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. What is this term?

a)

Empathy

b)

Bias

c)

Objectivity

d)

Relevant

23.

During a literature class, Harper, Ethan, and Ava are discussing a term that refers to the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. What is this term?

a)

Literal

b)

Symbolism

c)

Concrete

d)

Extraneous

24.

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

a)

byline

b)

newsline

c)

headline

d)

main line

25.

How might a journalist apply the duty of justice?

a)

by being committed to constantly improving their skills and knowledge

b)

by ensuring that their reporting is accurate and verifiable

c)

by being a watchdog on government to ensure that it is not corrupt

d)

none of the above

26.

Maria wanted to verify her news story, so she checked with three different sources on it to make sure she got it right. Maria is demonstrating:

a)

Libel

b)

Accuracy

c)

Inflation

d)

Privacy

27.

A reporter can be sued for libel if anything they report or write:

a)

exposes people to hatred or ridicule

b)

causes harm in a person's occupation or profession.

c)

causes someone to be shunned or avoided

d)

all of the above.

28.

What does it mean for a reporter to remain "neutral" when producing a story?

a)

The reporter should give their opinion.

b)

The reporter should report the facts they agree with.

c)

The reporter should have no personal feelings about the story.

d)

The reporter should present both sides of a story or all the information in a story.

29.

Which news value refers to the shock or “wow” factor of a news story and generally requires a story to affect a large group in a large way?

a)

Timeliness

b)

Breaking News

c)

Impact

d)

Proximity

30.

Which news value includes how many & how seriously, but can also be measured by depth of pain, shock or how “out of character” or “unexpected” something might be?

a)

Weight

b)

Prominence

c)

Novelty

d)

Usefulness

31.

Which news value is newsworthy because two or more people, entities, groups or teams are opposing one another?

a)

Weight

b)

Proximity

c)

Conflict

d)

Novelty

32.

Which news value refers to harder-hitting stories and important developments in a story that would lose their newsworthiness if not reported as soon as possible?

a)

Immediacy

b)

Timeliness

c)

Novelty

d)

Weight

33.

Which news value applies to the people a news story is about? If the people are well-known, then the news story is deemed newsworthy.

a)

Conflict

b)

Celebrity

c)

Weight

d)

Prominence

34.

Which news value means the story is intriguing or has an interesting spin to it, not something you hear of everyday?

a)

Proximity

b)

Usefulness

c)

Conflict

d)

Novelty

35.

Which news value refers to the physical or emotional closeness of a news story to a media outlet’s audience?

a)

Timeliness

b)

Proximity

c)

Impact

d)

Neighboring

36.

In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

school-endorsed prayer violates the Establishment Clause

b)

executing minors is "cruel and unusual punishment"

c)

the implied right to privacy in the Fourth Amendment extends to being "secure in their persons"

37.

In Tinker v. des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

students shed all their rights "at the schoolhouse gate"

b)

symbolic free speech is protected in schools, so long as the speech is not disruptive or impinges upon the rights of others

c)

a school newspaper is not a form of protected speech because it is not part of the free press

38.

In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

freedom of speech is limited by the the "fighting words" doctrine

b)

government may restrict free speech if it creates a "clear and present danger"

c)

school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause

39.

In New York Times Co. v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

freedom of the press is expanded by establishing a "heavy presumption against prior restraint" even in cases involving national security

b)

freedom of the press is limited in cases involving national security

c)

freedom of the press is limited in cases involving the President's personal effects

40.

In Abington School District v. Schempp, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

school-endorsed prayer violates the Establishment Clause

b)

school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause

c)

school funds used to purchase religious texts violates the Establishment Clause

41.

In Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

A law that limits an individual's access to a firearm, or limits the capacity of a magazine, is constitutional

b)

A law that limits one's speech due to its aggressive nature, or if the speech is classified as "hate speech," the law is constitutional

c)

A law that has a nonsecular purpose, does not advance or inhibit religion, and does not create an excessive entanglement with government, is constitutional