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WorksheetsSection 1-5 Exam
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 19mins
What does the word “broadcast” most closely mean?
To narrowcast information to a small group
To spread information widely to many people
To write a newspaper article
To record information for personal use
True/False: Broadcast Journalism only includes television news.
True
False
Which of the following choices is not a method of broadcast?
radio
television
newspapers
internet streaming
What is the main purpose of broadcast journalism?
Answer needs to be at least 100 words (think 5-6 sentences). Explain the purpose and how it relates to you as a student.
Which of these skills is most important for a broadcast journalist?
typing fast
public speaking and clear communication
drawing illustrations
solving math problems.
True or False:
Broadcast Journalists are responsible for news that is accurate, fair, and timely.
True
False
Which of these roles is commonly found in a broadcast newsroom?
Anchor
camera operator
producer
all of the above
True/False:
Broadcast journalism allows information to reach people almost instantly.
True
False
Which of the following is a core principle of journalism ethics?
popularity
accuracy
entertainment
profit
True/False:
Journalists should always seperate facts from opinions when reporting.
True
False
Why is fairness important in journalism?
it makes stories more entertaining
it makes sure all the sides of the story are shown
it allows journalists to use their personal opinions
it saves time when writing stories
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of (a) , or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of (b) , or of the (c) ; or of the right of the (d) to peacably (e) , and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Which amendment to the US Constitution gives us freedom of the press?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
True/False
Freedom of the press means that journalists can publish anything they want
True
False
Which of the following choices is not protected by freedom of the press?
Reporting government corruption
Publishing false information with intent to harm
Investigating social issues
Student journalists have the right to publish stories, but schools may restrict content if it is:
Too boring
Disruptive to learning or harmful
About school events
Positive about the community
Why is student journalism important?
it allows students to practice free expression
it helps to create informed communities
it gives students a voice
all of the above
true/false:
Media bias occcurs when news outlets present the information in a way that favors one side over the other.
True
False
What is media bias, and how can it affect the way people understand the news? Give one example of how bias might show up in a news story.
Match the following job titles with their descriptions
Producer
oversee the newsroom and the newscast.
Director
outlines the newscast
Writer
writes the script
anchor
introduces the stories
reporter
gathers info, presents info
Match the following types of news with their descriptions
Breaking News
right now
Headlines news
current events/concerns/ideas
feature stories
interesting people/places/events
investigative
researched in detail
editorial
express a certain viewpoint
