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Journalism 1 Semester 2 Post-Test

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is often called the "father of modern journalism" for his role in developing objective news reporting in the 19th century?

a)

Joseph Pulitzer

b)

Horace Greeley

c)

Benjamin Day

d)

Adolph Ochs

2.

Which of the following is a primary purpose of a feature interview in journalism?

a)

To gather breaking news

b)

To explore a subject’s personal experiences and insights

c)

To announce official statements

d)

To summarize sports scores

3.

What is the rule of thirds in photojournalism?

a)

A guideline for writing headlines

b)

A method for organizing interview questions

c)

A compositional technique for placing subjects in a photograph

d)

A way to divide a news story into three parts

4.

Which of the following best defines journalistic ethics?

a)

The use of advanced camera equipment

b)

The standards and principles guiding journalists’ conduct

c)

The process of editing photographs

d)

The history of newspaper printing

5.

A news article that only presents information supporting one political party while ignoring opposing views is an example of:

a)

Balanced reporting

b)

Media bias

c)

Investigative journalism

d)

Editorial independence

6.

You are assigned to interview a local artist about their new exhibit. Which type of interview would be most appropriate to gain in-depth understanding of their creative process?

a)

Ambush interview

b)

Investigative interview

c)

Profile interview

d)

Vox pop interview

7.

A photojournalist is covering a protest. What is an important ethical consideration they must keep in mind while taking and publishing photos?

a)

Ensuring all photos are in black and white

b)

Avoiding any editing of the images

c)

Respecting the privacy and safety of individuals depicted

d)

Only photographing the leaders of the protest

8.

A journalist is writing a story about a controversial issue. What is one way they can minimize bias in their reporting?

a)

Only quoting sources who agree with their opinion

b)

Presenting multiple perspectives and verifying facts from different sources

c)

Using emotional language to persuade readers

d)

Ignoring opposing viewpoints

9.

A news outlet publishes a photo that has been digitally altered to remove a person from the scene. Analyze the ethical implications of this action and explain how it could affect public trust in journalism.

a)

It is acceptable if it makes the photo look better; it has no effect on trust.

b)

It is unethical because it misrepresents reality, which can damage public trust in journalism.

c)

It is ethical if the person asked to be removed; it increases trust.

d)

It is only unethical if the photo is used in advertising.

10.

A student reads two news articles about the same event. One article uses neutral language and includes quotes from all sides, while the other uses loaded language and only quotes one side. Using evidence, explain which article demonstrates less bias and why.

a)

The article with loaded language and one-sided quotes demonstrates less bias because it is more passionate.

b)

The article with neutral language and multiple perspectives demonstrates less bias because it presents a balanced view and allows readers to form their own opinions.

c)

Both articles are equally biased because they cover the same event.

d)

The article with more quotes, regardless of perspective, is less biased.