WorksheetsJournalism 1 Semester 1 Post-Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is often called the "father of modern journalism" for his role in developing objective news reporting in the 19th century?
Joseph Pulitzer
Benjamin Franklin
Adolph Ochs
William Randolph Hearst
Which of the following is a primary purpose of an interview in journalism?
To entertain the audience
To gather information directly from a source
To write fiction stories
To advertise products
What is the main difference between a feature story and a hard news story?
Feature stories are always shorter
Hard news stories focus on facts and timeliness, while feature stories explore topics in depth and with more detail
Feature stories never use quotes
Hard news stories are always about sports
Which of the following is NOT a basic rule of photojournalism?
Editing photos to change the meaning of the image
Capturing moments as they happen
Telling a story through images
Using captions to provide context
Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: 1. The first newspaper is published in America 2. The invention of the printing press 3. The rise of online journalism 4. The introduction of radio news
2, 1, 4, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 4, 1, 3
4, 2, 1, 3
A journalist is preparing to interview a local mayor about a new city policy. Which of the following is the BEST example of an open-ended question?
Did you sign the new policy?
What inspired you to support this new policy, and how do you think it will impact the community?
Is the policy effective immediately?
Will there be a press conference?
A photojournalist is assigned to cover a protest. What steps should they take to ensure their photos are both ethical and impactful? (Select the BEST answer)
Stage photos to make the protest look larger
Capture real moments without altering the scene, and provide accurate captions
Only photograph people who agree with the protest
Edit photos to remove distracting elements
A reporter is covering a breaking news event. What should they do to verify the accuracy of the information before publishing?
Publish immediately to be first
Check facts with multiple reliable sources and confirm details before reporting
Use only information from social media
Rely on rumors
Which of the following best describes an investigative news story?
A story that provides a brief update on a recent event
A story that explores a topic in depth, often uncovering hidden facts or wrongdoing
A story that lists upcoming community events
A story that reviews a new movie
A journalist is planning a feature story about a local artist. Which of the following strategies would help them create a compelling narrative?
Only use information from press releases
Interview the artist, visit their studio, and observe their creative process to gather unique details
Focus only on the artist’s biography
Write the story without meeting the artist
