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WorksheetsJournalism Pretest
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
What does the First Amendment protect?
The right to vote
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
The right to bear arms
Freedom from taxation
Which of the following is not protected under the First Amendment for journalists?
Publishing government criticism
Reporting on public figures
Libelous statements
Investigative reporting
Which organization created the widely accepted journalism Code of Ethics?
CNN
Associated Press
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
Reuters
Which of the following is a core principle of journalism ethics?
Sensationalism
Objectivity
Profitability
Bias
What does "minimize harm" mean in journalism ethics?
Avoid reporting on sensitive topics
Protect sources at all costs
Consider the impact of reporting on individuals and communities
Never publish negative stories
A story about a local flood is considered newsworthy because of:
Novelty
Proximity
Conflict
Prominence
Which news value applies to a story about a celebrity scandal?
Timeliness
Prominence
Human interest
Proximity
What is the primary goal of newswriting?
Entertain the reader
Persuade the audience
Inform the public accurately and clearly
Promote a product
What is the term for the first sentence or paragraph of a news story?
Hook
Lead
Nut graf
Which of the following is not a characteristic of good newswriting?
Clarity
Objectivity
Wordiness
Accuracy
What type of lead answers the who, what, when, where, why, and how?
Anecdotal lead
Summary lead
Question lead
Quotation lead
Which lead is best for a hard news story?
Summary lead
Descriptive lead
Narrative lead
Teaser lead
What is the inverted pyramid structure?
A story that starts with background and ends with the main point
A story that builds suspense
A story that begins with the most important information
A story that uses bullet points
Why is the inverted pyramid used in journalism?
To make stories more entertaining
To allow editors to cut from the bottom
To confuse the reader
To increase suspense
Which of the following is considered opinion writing?
Editorial
News article
Feature story
Interview
A feature story is different from a news story because it:
Focuses on breaking news
Is written in bullet points
Explores human interest and depth
Is always published on the front page
What type of journalism focuses on uncovering corruption or wrongdoing?
Sports journalism
Investigative journalism
Entertainment journalism
Opinion journalism
Which category of writing is most likely to include personal voice and perspective?
News report
Editorial
Obituary
Press release
Which of the following is not a typical category of journalism writing?
Editorial
Feature
Fiction
News
Which of the following best describes the role of a journalist?
To advertise products
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To promote personal opinions
To inform the public with accurate and fair information
What is a key characteristic of an editorial piece?
It reports breaking news events
It includes the writer's viewpoint on an issue
It presents only factual information without any opinion
It avoids discussing controversial topics
Which of the following is an example of a news value?
Font style
Conflict
Length
Grammar
Which of the following is an essential skill for a journalist?
Proficiency in coding languages
Knowledge of advanced mathematics
Expertise in graphic design
Ability to write clearly and concisely
What is the main purpose of fact-checking in journalism?
To promote the journalist's opinion
To increase the length of articles
To ensure information is accurate and reliable
To make stories more entertaining
Which of the following best defines a news source?
A person, document, or organization that provides information for a story
A type of headline used in newspapers
A section of the newspaper dedicated to sports
A tool used for editing photographs
