WorksheetsThe Art of the Interview: Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the main focus of "The Art of the Interview"?
Conducting a successful interview and getting the most information from your interviewee.
Learning how to write a resume.
Understanding the history of interviews.
Practicing public speaking skills.
According to the material, what is essential for a successful interview?
Knowing how to get the most information from your interviewee.
Wearing formal clothes.
Arriving late to the interview.
Avoiding asking questions.
Why is it important to get the most information from your interviewee during an interview? (DoK Level 2)
It helps you understand the interviewee better and conduct a successful interview.
It makes the interview shorter.
It allows you to avoid asking questions.
It ensures you don't have to listen carefully.
Imagine you are preparing to interview someone. Based on the principles of "The Art of the Interview," what should your main goal be? (DoK Level 3)
To gather as much useful information as possible from the interviewee.
To impress the interviewee with your knowledge.
To finish the interview as quickly as possible.
To avoid asking any difficult questions.
According to the material, how many steps are involved in the interview process?
Five steps
Ten steps
Three steps
Seven steps
Which of the following is one reason the steps in the interview process are needed?
To make interviews shorter
To get good quotes from more reserved individuals
To avoid asking questions
To control the interview with silence
What is one challenge the interview process aims to address when dealing with outgoing personalities?
Making them more reserved
Keeping them from controlling the interview
Encouraging them to speak more
Ignoring their responses
Why is making people comfortable with reporters an important part of the interview process?
It helps reporters avoid asking questions
It encourages honest and open responses
It shortens the interview time
It allows reporters to control the conversation
According to the facts, what percentage of information in good articles comes from interviewing?
80%
50%
30%
100%
Why are interviews considered important when writing an article?
They are needed to write a complete and balanced article.
They make the article longer.
They help avoid plagiarism.
They are required by law.
Suppose you are writing an article and want it to be both complete and balanced. What should you prioritize based on the interview facts?
Conducting interviews to gather information
Using only your own opinions
Copying information from other articles
Focusing only on statistics
What is the first step in the interview process according to the material?
Define Interview Purpose
Conduct the Interview
Write the Article
Edit the Interview Transcript
Which of the following is NOT a type of article mentioned for which an interview might be used?
Profile
Feature
Editorial Cartoon
Sports
Why is it important to define the purpose of an interview before starting?
To determine the approach to questions and the type of article the interview will be used for
To make the interview longer
To avoid asking any questions
To impress the interviewee
If you are preparing to interview someone for a sports article, how might your approach to questions differ from an interview for a hard news article?
You would focus more on the person's experiences and achievements in sports rather than on breaking news events.
You would only ask about their favorite color.
You would avoid asking any questions about their background.
You would only ask yes or no questions.
Which of the following is a recommended way to conduct background research on a person?
Do a web search or ask around from reliable sources.
Only ask your friends for information.
Make assumptions based on appearance.
Ignore any information found online.
When conducting background research, which question would help you learn about a person's achievements?
What is the person's favorite color?
What accomplishments are listed about this person?
How tall is the person?
What is the person's favorite food?
Why is it important to use reliable sources when conducting background research?
Reliable sources provide accurate and trustworthy information.
Reliable sources are always the fastest to access.
Reliable sources are more entertaining.
Reliable sources are always free.
Suppose you are researching a sports coach. Which of the following steps would best help you understand their experience in the field?
Find out how long the person has held his/her position.
Look for their favorite movie.
Check their social media followers.
Ask about their favorite food.
If you want to know about recent developments related to a person you are researching, what should you look for?
Current news items about the person.
The person's childhood friends.
The person's favorite vacation spot.
The person's favorite book.
Imagine you are assigned to research a local athlete. Which combination of questions would best help you gather a comprehensive background?
How long has he/she played a sport? What accomplishments are listed about this person? Where is this person from?
What is the athlete's favorite color? What is their favorite food? How many pets do they have?
What is the athlete's favorite TV show? What is their favorite song? What is their favorite holiday?
How many siblings does the athlete have? What is their favorite subject in school? What is their favorite movie?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to make an appointment according to the instructions?
In person
By phone
By email
By social media post
Why is it important to inform the person what the interview is going to be about?
So they can prepare relevant information
So they can cancel the appointment
So they can bring a friend
So they can choose a different interviewer
According to the instructions, where should you ideally interview the person?
In a random public place
In a place related to the story
At your home
In a restaurant
Suppose you are preparing to interview someone for a news story about a local library. Based on the guidelines, where would be the most appropriate place to conduct the interview?
At the local library
At a coffee shop
At your school
At a park
Which type of questions should you create for an interview according to the guidelines?
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
Multiple-choice questions
True or false questions
Why should you avoid giving choices in your interview questions?
To encourage detailed and thoughtful responses
To make the interview shorter
To confuse the interviewee
To ensure only one correct answer
If you are planning an interview, which of the following is NOT recommended?
Giving choices as answers in your questions
Creating open-ended questions
Avoiding yes or no questions
Preparing 10-15 questions
Suppose you are preparing questions for an interview. How would you ensure your questions do not have “yes or no” answers? Explain your reasoning.
By making questions open-ended and avoiding simple answer formats
By asking only factual questions
By using multiple-choice questions
By limiting the number of questions
Which of the following is an appropriate way to begin an interview according to the guidelines for ice breakers?
Greet your subject by formal title and thank them for the interview.
Start asking questions immediately without any greeting.
Ignore the subject's title and begin with casual conversation.
Begin by discussing your own achievements.
Why should you reference information found in your research during the start of an interview?
To make the person feel comfortable.
To show off your knowledge.
To confuse the interviewee.
To shorten the interview.
What is a recommended action to take before recording an interview?
Ask if the interviewee is comfortable being recorded.
Start recording without informing the interviewee.
Assume everyone is comfortable with being recorded.
Only record if you are comfortable.
Imagine you are about to interview someone. How could referencing information from your research help the interview process?
It helps the interviewee feel at ease and shows you are prepared.
It makes the interviewee nervous.
It distracts from the main topic.
It shortens the interview time.
According to the advice given, what type of questions should you ask first?
The most difficult questions
The questions you are least comfortable asking
The easiest or the ones you are most comfortable asking
Questions that require long answers
Why is it recommended to make the first questions the easiest or the ones you are most comfortable asking?
To confuse the audience
To build confidence and set a positive tone
To test advanced knowledge immediately
To save time
What does it mean to "establish rapport" in a conversation?
To develop a relationship
To argue with someone
To ignore the other person
To take excessive notes
Which of the following is a good way to make a conversation flow?
Use follow-up questions
Avoid asking questions
Change the topic frequently
Take excessive notes
Which of the following is an example of a follow-up question?
Really? Why is that? Can you explain further or give me an example?
What is your name?
How old are you?
Where do you live?
Why is making eye-contact important when establishing rapport?
It shows you are engaged and interested in the conversation
It helps you remember what to say next
It allows you to take more notes
It makes the conversation shorter
If you want to establish rapport, what should you avoid doing during a conversation?
Taking excessive notes
Making eye-contact
Asking follow-up questions
Developing a relationship
Imagine you are interviewing someone and want to establish rapport. Which combination of actions would be most effective?
Make eye-contact, ask follow-up questions, and avoid taking excessive notes
Avoid eye-contact, take excessive notes, and do not ask questions
Only listen and never respond
Change the topic frequently and ignore the speaker
According to the guidelines for "Asking the bomb," when should you ask the most important question in an interview?
At the very beginning of the interview
After all other questions have been asked
Let your questions build up to it, but do not save it until the end
Only if the interviewee brings up the topic
What is the recommended attitude to have when asking the most critical question in an interview?
Aggressive and confrontational
Firm, but non-confrontational
Indifferent and passive
Nervous and apologetic
Why is it important to ask for concrete evidence via facts and stats during an interview?
To make the interview longer
To ensure the information is supported and credible
To confuse the interviewee
To avoid difficult questions
Which of the following is a good strategy to keep the interview focused when asking critical questions?
Allow the person to change the subject
Keep the person on topic
Ignore their answers
Ask unrelated questions
Suppose you are interviewing someone and you have a very important question to ask. How should you approach asking this question according to the guidelines?
Wait until the end and ask it quickly
Build up to it with other questions, ask it firmly but non-confrontationally, and request evidence
Ask it immediately without any context
Avoid asking it if the person seems uncomfortable
According to the material, what should you avoid doing at the end of an interview?
Ending with a difficult or negative question.
Ending with a positive question.
Asking only technical questions.
Skipping the last question.
What is the suggested strategy for ending an interview on a positive note?
Save some fluff questions for the end.
Ask the hardest question last.
End the interview abruptly.
Repeat the main questions.
Why is it important to save some "fluff" questions for the end of an interview?
To end the interview on a positive note.
To confuse the interviewee.
To test technical knowledge.
To shorten the interview.
What is one important step to take at the end of an interview?
Thank the person for his/her time.
Leave without saying anything.
Ask for payment.
Ignore the interviewee.
Why should a reporter promise to give the interviewee a head’s up when the article is going to print?
To keep the interviewee informed about publication.
To ask for more questions.
To get approval for the article.
To avoid writing the article.
According to professional standards, how long should reporters save their notes?
At least a year.
One week.
One month.
Forever.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when concluding an interview?
Ignore saving your notes or tape recording.
Thank the person for their time.
Promise to inform the interviewee about publication.
Save your notes and/or tape recording.
Suppose you are a reporter who just finished an interview. What should you do to ensure you have a record of the conversation for future reference?
Save your notes and/or tape recording.
Throw away your notes immediately.
Rely only on your memory.
Ask the interviewee to write a summary.
Which of the following is a recommended resource for learning how to ask questions during an interview?
Ted Talks: The Art of Asking Questions
How to Write a Resume
Effective Listening Skills
Public Speaking for Beginners
According to the material, what is the main focus of the provided "How to" videos?
How to ask questions and interview people you do not know
How to dress for an interview
How to answer interview questions
How to negotiate a salary
Suppose you are preparing to interview someone you do not know. Based on the material, what is a good first step to improve your questioning skills?
Watch recommended "How to" videos on asking questions
Memorize a list of interview questions
Avoid making eye contact
Focus only on your own answers
Which of the following is a work cited in the provided list?
Kane, Tara. Notes from GSSPA Workshop. GSSPA Writer’s Fall Conference. October 2010.
Smith, John. The Art of Writing. Penguin Books, 2005.
Johnson, Emily. Modern Journalism. Oxford Press, 2012.
Brown, Lisa. Interview Techniques. Random House, 1999.
Who is the author of "Creative Interviewing" as listed in the works cited?
Ken Metzler
Tara Kane
John Smith
Emily Johnson
According to the works cited, in which year was "Creative Interviewing" published?
1996
2010
2005
2012
Based on the works cited, which publisher released "Creative Interviewing"?
Pearson Publishing
Oxford Press
Penguin Books
Random House
If you were to write a research paper on interviewing techniques, which of the following sources from the works cited would be most relevant?
Metzler, Ken. Creative Interviewing.
Kane, Tara. Notes from GSSPA Workshop.
Smith, John. The Art of Writing.
Johnson, Emily. Modern Journalism.
