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WorksheetsTelevision Broadcasting Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which feature best describes television as an audiovisual platform?
It only provides sound
It allows viewers to watch and hear simultaneously
It only provides visuals
It requires viewers to read subtitles
In a television broadcast system, what is the role of the ‘receiver’?
Transmits signals over the air
Converts electrical signals into images and sound
Records the image source
Displays visuals on the screen
What term refers to television’s ability to deliver visuals and information almost instantly?
Domestic Medium
Live Medium
Transitory Medium
Expensive Medium
Why should television news sentences be kept short?
To make the text more complex
To allow the audience time to see and listen
To provide more detailed information
To match the length of the visual content
How does a linear news story structure in television help viewers?
It provides a non-linear, complex flow of information
It ensures the viewer can interrupt the flow
It presents information in a clear and continuous manner
It allows for random presentation of facts
What makes television a 'transitory medium'?
Its ability to broadcast live events
Its difficulty in recording every program
Its use of multiple channels
Its capability to provide detailed written scripts
Which principle ensures an effective television news script?
Write in a formal and complex style
Include lengthy and detailed sentences
Keep the text lean and complement the visual
Avoid using visuals
How should a TV news story be organized to keep viewers engaged?
Use long paragraphs and complex language
Provide detailed background information first
Present the lead, followed by facts and details in a linear flow
Begin with detailed facts before the main lead
Which statement best reflects Article III, Section 4 of the Philippine Constitution on freedom of expression?
It guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process for all citizens.
It protects the right of the people to freely express their opinions and ideas without censorship.
It ensures that all citizens are entitled to equal protection under the law.
It allows the government to regulate all forms of communication to maintain public order.
Under the Broadcast Code of the Philippines, how much daily airtime should be allocated to news?
15 minutes only
not less than 30 minutes
more than 45 minutes per day
60 minutes only
According to the Broadcast Code, what should news reports be?
Entertaining and subjective
Fair, factual, and objective
Creative and dramatic
Long and detailed
Why must news sources be clearly identified under the Broadcast Code?
To enhance the entertainment value of the news
To ensure the credibility of the news
To increase the length of the news report
To avoid presenting news in a linear format
If a source provides information “off the record,” what should a journalist do?
Use the information freely in the report but not attribute it
Use the information and attribute it to an anonymous source
Keep the information confidential and not use it in the report
Publish the information after verifying it with another source
Why should station editorials be clearly identified?
To blend them with news reports
To ensure they are understood as the station's views
To present them as news segments
To avoid any need for accuracy
If you receive confidential information for a news report, what should you do before airing it?
Only use the information if it is already public
Confirm the information with a named source or ensure it serves the public interest
Present it without verification
Ignore the need for verification
When using unconventional news gathering techniques, what must be done before using such methods?
Begin using them immediately
Exhaust conventional methods first
Avoid using any methods
Ensure they are used by all journalists
What does "on the record" mean in news attribution?
Information provided can be used and attributed to the source by name
Information provided can be used but not attributed to the source
Information provided cannot be used under any circumstances
Information is purely speculative and may not be true
What does the term 'Graphics' refer to in TV broadcasting?
Background music
Artwork, maps, statistical graphs, and tables
The process of editing video
A type of camera movement
Which of the following scenarios is best captured using an "extreme close-up" shot?
A character walking through a park
A character's eyes tearing up to convey emotion
Two characters sitting at a table
A city skyline at sunset
Why is 'Dead Air' problematic in broadcasting?
It enhances the effect of a live interview
It causes a loss of broadcast content and disrupts the viewing experience
It helps in transitioning between different segments
It allows for unscripted commentary
What does the term 'Voiceover' describe?
A sound effect used during transitions
Narration delivered in conjunction with visuals where the narrator is not seen
The process of moving the camera horizontally
A type of graphics used to introduce segments
Which of the following best describes a "medium shot"?
A shot that focuses on a very small detail, like a person’s eye
A shot that captures a subject from a distance, showing a wide view of the environment
A shot that typically frames the subject from the waist up
A shot that includes both the subject and the entire background
When using 'Unconventional news gathering techniques,' what must be done before resorting to such methods?
Immediately implement these techniques
Exhaust conventional methods first
Use them without any prior methods
Avoid using them for all news stories
If a newscaster uses a 'Hand held microphone' during an interview, what is its primary purpose?
To broadcast the news segment
To provide a hands-free operation
To capture human speech
To display text for the speaker
What should be done if an 'Unconfirmed report' needs to be aired?
Broadcast it without any clarification
Emphasize that it is unconfirmed and verify it as soon as possible
Present it as confirmed news
Ignore it
What is the primary focus of a Commentary News segment?
To present only factual information without opinions
To offer the anchor's personal opinion and analysis of a current event
To review consumer products
To feature stories that leave the audience feeling good
How does a Consumer Report differ from a Feel-Good Story?
A Consumer Report reviews and compares products, while a Feel-Good Story focuses on positive and uplifting events
A Consumer Report is always about human-interest stories, while a Feel-Good Story is not
A Consumer Report provides opinion analysis, while a Feel-Good Story does not
A Consumer Report is typically found on entertainment channels, while a Feel-Good Story is not
If you are tasked with creating a news segment that aims to leave the audience with a positive feeling, which type of story would you choose?
Commentary News
Consumer Report
Feel-Good Story
Investigative Report
Why might a news program choose to feature a Feel-Good Story in its lineup?
To provide a critical review of a product
To balance the negative or distressing news with something uplifting
To offer detailed analysis and opinions on current events
To focus solely on consumer product comparisons
Design a brief outline for a Consumer Report segment. Which of the following elements should be included?
Personal opinions of the news anchor
A detailed comparison and review of a product or service
Uplifting stories about positive events
Analysis of human-interest stories
Which tense should be used for writing headlines about past events?
Future simple
Present simple
Past continuous
Present perfect
Why is it important to leave out auxiliary verbs in headline writing?
To make the headline more dramatic
To keep the headline concise and impactful
To ensure the headline uses proper grammar
To include more information in the headline
Which of the following is a correct headline according to the grammar rules provided?
"City Council Will Discuss New Budget "
"City Council Discuss New Budget "
"City Council Discusses New Budget"
"City Council Discussed New Budget"
How does the use of phonetic spellings in television news writing improve the broadcast?
By making the news segment longer
By ensuring viewers can easily understand difficult names and words
By providing a more formal tone
By replacing obscure names with more familiar ones
In a broadcast news story, how should the attribution of a quote be presented?
After the quote
Before the quote
In a separate sentence
At the end of the paragraph
What is the primary reason for using short sentences in broadcast news writing?
To maintain a formal tone
To ensure the information is easily digestible for listeners
To include more details
To make the news story longer
What should be avoided when writing direct quotations for broadcast news?
Using exact words from a source
Setting off the quote with phrases like "In the words of…"
Including the attribution before the quotation
Using direct quotes instead of paraphrasing whenever possible
Which of the following is the correct way to handle a complex number in broadcast news writing?
234,567 dollars
234-thousand, 567 dollars
$234,567 dollars
234567 dollars
If you are writing a television news story and must include a specific date, how should you write it?
"October 1st"
"October 1"
"Oct. 1"
"October First"
What does "Remote" refer to in TV broadcasting?
A camera angle
A broadcast from outside the studio
A title card
A post-production edit
In TV production, what is the function of a "Lower-thirds"?
To show a short sound clip
To provide audio effects
To display the name and designation of the person speaking
To insert background music
What term refers to spontaneous, unscripted talking during a broadcast?
Ad Lib
Cue
Editing
Wrap
Which term is used to describe the horizontal movement of a camera?
Tilt
Zoom
Panning
Cutaway
What is "NATSOT" or "Natural Sound" in a news program?
Recorded dialogue
Natural sound from the recording
A re-recording of a previous tape
An audio monitor used during live broadcasts
What is "NATSOT" or "Natural Sound" in a news program?
Natural sound from the recording
Recorded dialogue
A re-recording of a previous tape
An audio monitor used during live broadcasts
What is the main purpose of “The Readers” (RDR) in a TV news script?
To provide live updates from the field
To introduce the main story in about 30 seconds
To present the reporter’s personal opinion
To summarize the news report’s conclusion
Which of the following should NOT be included in the RDR?
Short and clear sentences
Recognition of the reporter
“…and I quote” before citing someone
A compelling lead sentence
In the body of the news script, what does “natural sound” (natsots) refer to?
The background music added for effect
Recorded studio sound effects
Authentic background noises from the event location
The anchor’s voice reading the lead
What is the main role of the “Piece to Camera” in a TV news report?
To show archived footage of the event
The reporter speaks directly to the audience on camera
To add dramatic sound effects
To provide the closing remarks of the report
Which of the following is part of the Conclusion of a TV news script?
Listing all Five W’s and One H in detail
Providing follow-up information or resolution to the story
Playing all collected interviews in full
Including every video clip recorded during the event
