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Quiz: Radio Journalism Basics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for the main presenter of a radio news program?

a)

Anchor

b)

Slug

c)

Voicer

d)

Interviewer

2.

Which term describes a short extract from an audio interview used to highlight a key point?

a)

Sound bite

b)

Natural Sound

c)

Script

d)

Tag

3.

What is the method of radio broadcasting using frequency variations in the transmitted signal?

a)

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

b)

Frequency Modulation (FM)

c)

Electromagnetic Waves

d)

Broadcast

4.

What is the term for background sounds recorded on location to enhance realism in a report?

a)

Voicer

b)

Script

c)

Sound bite

d)

Natural Sound

5.

What is the term for a news report delivered by a journalist that includes only their voice?

a)

Voicer

b)

Anchor

c)

Slug

d)

Live

6.

Which term refers to pre-recorded audio programs available for download or streaming?

a)

Call-in Shows

b)

Feature Stories

c)

News bulletins

d)

Podcasts

7.

What is the term for a closing line added at the end of a news piece?

a)

Script

b)

Tag

c)

Anchor

d)

Slug

8.

What is the term for the collection and publication of news in newspapers and magazines?

a)

Print Journalism

b)

Broadcast Journalism

c)

Radio

d)

Documentaries

9.

Describe some different ways we can engage the audience members in podcast and radio programs?

4 lines
10.

What are some advantages of hosting a panel discussion on a radio or podcast program instead of having a single individual speak?

4 lines
11.

What is a slug in the context of journalism?

a)
A slug is a detailed report on a specific topic.
b)
A slug refers to a slow-moving vehicle in journalism.
c)
A slug is a short label or phrase used to identify a story or article in journalism.
d)
A slug is a type of animal commonly found in gardens.
12.

Why is natural sound useful in broadcast journalism?

4 lines
13.

Podcasting and radio are both forms of broadcast media. What are their key differences? How can each of them cater to different audiences?

4 lines
14.

Name some ways we can interact with the auidence in radio and podcasting.

4 lines
15.

While writing scripts is useful in radio to help you organize your ideas and present information clearly, they can be problematic when ...

4 lines