Question 1

In the context of a professional newscast, what is the primary purpose of the 'anchor'?

Accepted Answer

To introduce stories and provide transitions between different segments

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To manage the cameras and lighting in the television studio

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To write the scrolling text at the bottom of the screen

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To go to the location of an event and interview witnesses

Question 2

Which journalistic term refers to the short, live contribution made by a reporter who is currently at the scene of a breaking news event?

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An on-the-scene report

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An editorial column

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A commercial break

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A weather forecast

Question 3

Which of the following is a common sign-off used by a reporter at the conclusion of a news segment?

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Reporting for Channel 5, I'm Alex Smith.

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To be continued in our next episode!

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Please subscribe for more daily content.

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I hope you enjoyed this short story.

Question 4

In a television news report, what does the term 'eyewitness account' refer to?

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A first-hand description of an event provided by someone who was actually there

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The concluding remarks made by the anchor in the studio

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A script written by the news director before the event occurred

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A summary of the news based on social media rumors

Question 5

When a news anchor says, "And now, over to Sarah for the latest on the weather," which part of the newscast structure are they performing?

Accepted Answer

A transition

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A lead-in

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A sign-off

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A headline

Question 6

Which of the following elements is typically found at the very beginning of a newscast to grab the viewers' attention and summarize the main stories?

Accepted Answer

Headlines

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An interview

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Credits

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The weather update

Question 7

In a newscast, what is the specific role of the 'correspondent'?

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A journalist who contributes reports on a particular subject or from a specific long-term location

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The person who reads the teleprompter for the studio anchor

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The technician responsible for the audio levels in the studio

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A viewer who sends in letters to the editor

Question 8

Which of the following describes the 'lead-in' of a news story during a broadcast?

Accepted Answer

A short introduction read by the anchor that sets the scene for the upcoming report

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The concluding sentence spoken by a reporter in the field

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The scrolling text at the bottom of the screen showing stock prices

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A series of advertisements shown before the news begins

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a 'vox pop' segment during a newscast?

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To provide a snapshot of public opinion by interviewing people on the street

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To present a detailed scientific analysis of a news event

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To deliver the official statement from a government spokesperson

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To provide a technical explanation of the broadcast equipment

Question 10

Which term describes the text displayed at the bottom of the television screen during a newscast to provide additional information or headlines?

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The news ticker

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The script

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The teleprompter

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The transcript

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