NEW
Font size
WorksheetsUnit- 2
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of the following is a key element in television reporting?
a) Scriptwriting
b) Interviewing
c) Filming
d) All of the above
What is an interview in journalism?
a) A casual conversation
b) A formal interaction to gather information
c) A social media engagement
d) A private discussion
One of the "Do’s" of conducting a TV interview is:
a) Interrupt the interviewee
b) Listen actively
c) Avoid eye contact
d) Always read from a script
Which of the following is a "Don't" in a TV interview?
a) Allow pauses
b) Dominate the conversation
c) Maintain eye contact
d) Keep a neutral tone
What type of question is ideal for an investigative interview?
a) Closed-ended
b) Open-ended
c) Multiple choice
d) None of These
What is a "Piece to Camera" (PTC)?
a) A direct address by the reporter to the camera
b) A section of a TV studio
c) A technical term for sound recording
d) A camera angle used in movies
What does "Phono" refer to in TV journalism?
a) A phone interview broadcasted on TV
b) A video message
c) A sound effect
d) A type of microphone
What does OB stand for in journalism?
a) Outside Broadcast
b) Overhead Broadcast
c) Ongoing Broadcast
d) Open Broadcast
ENG stands for:
a) Electronic News Gathering
b) Electronic Newscasting Gear
c) Emergency News Gathering
d) Extended News Group
VOXPOP refers to:
a) A popular music segment
b) A segment featuring the opinions of people
c) A technical video technique
d) Interview with a senior journalist
The credibility of a news source is determined by:
a) Its popularity
b) Its accuracy and reliability
c) Its social media presence
d) Its entertainment value
Which factor determines the newsworthiness of a story?
a) Its relevance to the audience
b) The reporter’s preference
c) The length of the report
d) The complexity of the topic
A good voice-over for TV should be:
a) Monotonous
b) Dynamic with proper modulation
c) Loud and fast-paced
d) Highly technical
A headline must be:
a) Long and descriptive
b) Short and attention-grabbing
c) Complex and detailed
d) Vague and confusing
What is the purpose of tickers on TV news?
a) To display stock market prices only
b) To provide quick, up-to-date information in brief
c) To display commercial advertisements
d) To provide background music
A rundown refers to:
a) The schedule of news segments in a broadcast
b) A brief summary of a news article
c) The final edit of a news package
d) A breakdown of viewership ratings
What is the first step in television reporting?
a) Recording the interview
b) Writing the script
c) Researching the story
d) Conducting a live broadcast
A television reporter must be skilled in:
a) Carpentry
b) On-camera presentation
c) Graphic design
d) Poetry
A good television reporter must be:
a) Shy and reserved
b) Confident and articulate
c) Inconsistent in their work
d) Unfamiliar with technology
Which of these is NOT a desirable quality of a TV reporter?
a) Curiosity
b) Inflexibility
c) Strong communication skills
d) Timeliness
Writing for TV visuals involves:
a) Using complex language
b) Describing the visual elements clearly and concisely
c) Avoiding script altogether
d) Relying on only text
News packaging refers to:
a) Wrapping the broadcast
b) Structuring various elements into a coherent segment
c) Mailing the news script
d) Designing the news logo
Voice modulation refers to:
a) Speaking in one tone throughout
b) Varying tone, pitch, and pace for emphasis
c) Avoiding pauses
d) Speaking as quickly as possible
A good anchor must possess:
a) Strong interviewing skills
b) Lack of curiosity
c) Poor camera presence
d) All of these
Copywriting for TV news should be:
a) Lengthy and descriptive
b) Clear, concise, and factual
c) Confusing and complex
d) Non-visual
The purpose of a headline is to:
a) Entertain viewers
b) Summarize and capture the essence of the story
c) Provide detailed analysis
d) Be humorous
Tickers on TV news provide:
a) Background music
b) Continuous updates on news, stocks, etc.
c) Commercial breaks
d) Weather reports only
In television journalism, writing for visuals should avoid:
A) Complementing the visuals
B) Repeating what the visuals show
C) Providing additional context
D) Focusing on the narrative flow
Which of the following is a key principle of writing for television journalism?
A) Using complex and lengthy sentences
B) Writing scripts that are longer than the visuals
C) Keeping the script concise and focused
D) Describing the visuals in every detail
What is one of the major considerations when timing your script for visuals?
A) Ensure visuals and script are in sync
B) The script should always be longer than the visuals
C) Make the script faster than the visuals
D) Ignore the pacing of the visuals
When writing for visuals, which voice is preferable?
A) Passive voice
B) Active voice
C) Indirect voice
D) Repetitive voice
What is essential to maintain in television journalism writing?
A) Complex jargon
B) Brevity and simplicity
C) Long paragraphs
D) Unrelated audio tracks
Which of the following is NOT a component of news packaging?
A) Video Footage
B) Audio Elements
C) Infographics
D) Subtitles
What is the purpose of B-roll in news packaging?
A) To provide supplementary footage that adds context or visual interest
B) To serve as the primary video clips with interviews and key moments
C) To display text information at the bottom of the screen
D) To introduce soundbites from interviews
What is the term for short audio clips from interviews or speeches used in news packages?
A) Voiceovers
B) Soundbites
C) Background music
D) None of these
Which element of copywriting is responsible for summarizing the essence of a story at the beginning of a news script?
A) Body
B) Lead
C) Voiceover
D) Tail
Which type of anchoring involves a single anchor handling all aspects of the broadcast?
A) Co-anchoring
B) Guest anchoring
C) Solo anchoring
D) Field anchoring
What is a key characteristic of co-anchoring?
A) One anchor presents the entire news broadcast alone.
B) Two or more anchors share responsibilities, often alternating or working together.
C) A guest anchor takes over for a specific period.
D) An anchor reports live from an event outside the studio.
