WorksheetsJournalism 2 Pre-Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best defines a "caption" in the context of journalism?
A short summary of the entire article
A brief explanation or description accompanying a photo or illustration
The main title of a newspaper
The name of the newspaper's editor
What is the primary purpose of editing in journalism?
To add more advertisements to the page
To correct errors and improve clarity, accuracy, and style
To design the layout of the newspaper
To select photographs for the yearbook
Which of the following is a key principle of effective newspaper design?
Using as many fonts as possible
Maintaining visual balance and consistency
Placing all stories in one column
Avoiding the use of images
When crafting a headline, which of the following should be considered to make it effective?
It should be as long as possible
It should be clear, concise, and grab attention
It should include every detail of the story
It should use complex vocabulary
A yearbook designer wants to ensure that each section of the yearbook is easily identifiable. Which design element should they focus on?
Using the same color scheme for all sections
Incorporating section dividers with unique themes or colors
Placing all photos at the end of the yearbook
Avoiding the use of captions
You are editing a news article and notice that a quote is not attributed to anyone. What should you do to maintain journalistic standards?
Leave the quote as is
Attribute the quote to the correct source or remove it if the source cannot be verified
Change the quote to your own words
Ignore the quote entirely
A photo in the yearbook shows a group of students at a science fair. What would be the most effective caption for this photo?
"Students"
"A group of students at the science fair, presenting their project on renewable energy."
"Science"
"Fun times"
A yearbook team wants to ensure their design is visually appealing and easy to navigate. Which combination of design principles should they apply?
Consistency, alignment, and appropriate use of white space
Random colors, overlapping text, and crowded pages
Only using one font and color throughout
Ignoring margins and spacing
Which of the following is an essential element for creating a successful podcast?
Releasing episodes at random intervals
Using multiple hosts with conflicting opinions
Having a clear and engaging topic or theme
Recording in a noisy environment
What is the primary purpose of using b-roll in broadcasting?
To provide background music
To offer visual context and support the main narrative
To display advertisements
To replace the main footage
