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WorksheetsInterviews Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What can interviews range from?
Casual conversation to light interrogation
Formal meetings to casual chats
Written notes to phone calls
Group discussions to solo talks
Why do you want to ask open-ended questions?
They are the easiest type
They keep the conversation flowing in the direction you want
They are unnecessary
They are more informative than yes or no questions
What type of interview might require more time?
A profile or Q&A
A quick chat
A brief introduction
A short survey
What is one way to conduct an interview without meeting in person?
On-camera interview
Email interview
Doorstep interview
Man on the street interview
What is the main purpose of organizing everything before an interview?
To impress the person being interviewed
To focus on your goal
To make the interview longer
To avoid asking questions
What is NOT a sign someone is listening attentively?
Good eye contact
Looking at your notes
Nodding to show you're listening
Asking follow up questions
What does the saying "you get more flies with honey than with vinegar" imply in interviews?
Being aggressive is more effective
Being kind and polite is more effective
Being indifferent is best
Being harsh is necessary
What is the main goal of a journalist when conducting an interview?
To get sensational headlines
To obtain honest, heartfelt answers
To make the person being interviewed uncomfortable
To finish the interview quickly
What is the effect of being too formal in an interview?
It makes the interviewee more open
It can make the interviewee not trust you
It leads to more honest answers
It shortens the interview
What is the journalist's role when an interviewee shares something sensitive or personal?
To immediately publish it
To respect the interviewee's privacy
To ignore it
To challenge the interviewee
What is a sign that an interviewer is only half listening?
They ask many questions
They nod frequently
They are more interested in asking the next question
They maintain eye contact
What should you do if an interviewee pauses during a conversation?
Immediately fill the silence
Ask a follow-up question or be patient
Change the topic
End the interview
What is one benefit of letting people pause during an interview?
It makes the interview longer
It gives them time to think
It allows you to take a break
It confuses the interviewee
What is a good practice when using apps to record interviews?
Use multiple apps at once
Ensure the app is working before the interview
Start recording without checking
Use the app only if necessary
When in the interview should you tackle controversial topics?
At the beginning, so they give more honest answers
In the middle
Towards the end, when they are more comfortable with you
Not at all
