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WorksheetsBasics of Interviewing Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of a journalistic interview?
To impress the audience with the reporter’s knowledge
To gather accurate, personal, and engaging information
To debate with the interviewee
To promote the reporter’s opinion
Before an interview, the most important preparation step is to:
Memorize every question word-for-word
Do background research and know the subject/topic
Choose a dramatic location
Write only yes/no questions
Which type of interview focuses on telling a person’s life story or highlighting their experiences?
News/spot interview
Profile interview
Q&A; session
Investigative audit
A feature interview is best described as one that:
Breaks a big news story immediately
Explores a topic in depth with narrative and human interest
Focuses on rapid-fire questions
Covers only sports events
What is the main goal of a news/spot interview?
To create an entertainment piece
To provide quick, factual information about a breaking event
To tell a long personal story
To share only the reporter’s perspective
Which of these questions is most appropriate for a Q&A; interview format?
“What inspired you to start your community project?”
“Do you like music?”
“Isn’t it true that you failed last year?”
“Would you say you are guilty?”
Which practice shows proper interview etiquette?
Interrupting often to keep control
Arriving early, greeting politely, and thanking the subject afterward
Checking your phone for notes while the person speaks
Using slang and casual nicknames without permission
Why are open-ended questions preferred over yes/no questions?
They make the interview shorter
They limit the interviewee’s response
They invite detailed, thoughtful answers and stories
What should you do if the interviewee brings up an unexpected but interesting detail?
Ignore it and stick to your script
Politely follow up to learn more
End the interview immediately
Change the subject quickly
Active listening during an interview means:
Planning your next question while they talk
Focusing on their words, maintaining eye contact, and asking natural follow-ups
Taking over the conversation to share your own stories
Remaining silent without reacting at all
What is an effective way to build rapport at the start of an interview?
Ignore the interviewee’s responses
Criticize their previous work
Begin with friendly small talk and show genuine interest
Jump straight into difficult questions
How should you respond if the interviewee seems nervous or hesitant?
Rush through the questions to finish quickly
Offer reassurance and allow them time to answer
Interrupt to correct their statements
Ignore their discomfort and continue as planned
Which of the following best demonstrates ethical interviewing?
Misrepresenting your intentions to get information
Respecting the interviewee’s privacy and consent
Pressuring the subject to answer sensitive questions
Recording the interview without informing them
What is a key reason to research your interviewee before conducting an interview?
To impress them with unrelated facts
To avoid listening to their answers
To memorize their favorite color
To ask more relevant and insightful questions
During an interview, what should you do if you do not understand the interviewee’s response?
Pretend you understood and move on
Ask for clarification politely
Change the topic immediately
Argue with the interviewee
