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WorksheetsYearbook Ethics Quizizz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Journalists can label something an opinion and be protected from libel.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Words that harm a person’s good name or reputation in a community is called a defamatory statement.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
It is possible to libel both individuals and groups of people.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
While the First Amendment protects satire, humor and parody, those are not defenses against libel.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
You can gain consent to interview someone or record their actions by ____________ .
a)
Press passes
b)
leave
c)
privacy
d)
asking
6.
________ ______ are only a means of identification, not a right to access private places.
a)
Press passes
b)
leave
c)
privacy
d)
asking
7.
While some private property is open to the public, such as museums and malls, you must ___________ if asked even if you are there to gather information for a story.
a)
Press passes
b)
leave
c)
privacy
d)
asking
8.
Using a limited amount of a copyrighted work for purposes of news reporting, editorial comment, education or research is permissible under fair use.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The company that prints your yearbook owns the copyright to it.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
To ask permission to use a copyrighted work, contact the copyright holder.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Plagiarism is including someone else’s work, findings or ideas in your own original work so it looks like you are the original author.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Truth isn’t a defense to a privacy claim.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The Supreme Court has ruled that minors cannot provide valid consent to be interviewed because most teenagers do not have the ability to understand that others will read their story.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
It is legal to publish the names of minors accused of a crime as long as the information is legally obtained and truthfully reported.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
A private person forfeits their right to privacy when they are caught up in a newsworthy event in a public place.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
School superintendents, school board members and principals of public schools are public figures.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Copyright protects the creator of an original work.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
The goal of the First Amendment is to balance a person’s right to speak and publish while simultaneously protecting the rights of others.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A public restroom is one place where people can expect _____________ .
a)
Press passes
b)
leave
c)
privacy
d)
asking
20.
Ethics is primarily concerned with which of the following?
a)
Legal compliance
b)
Moral principles
c)
Financial gain
d)
Social status
21.
Journalists must verify the accuracy of their information before publishing to avoid defamation claims.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which of the following is a key element required to prove libel?
a)
Intent to harm
b)
Publication
c)
Financial loss
d)
Public apology
23.
Libel is a form of defamation that is __________.
a)
Spoken
b)
Written
c)
Gestured
d)
Implied
24.
Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
a)
A company's logo
b)
A piece of land
c)
A car
d)
A house
25.
Publishing private facts about an individual without their consent can lead to a lawsuit for invasion of privacy.
a)
True
b)
False
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