Journalism
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- Q1Which of the following is not a common journalistic ethical principle?Minimizing harmSpreading rumorsSeeking truth and reporting itActing independently30s
- Q2What does the term 'editorial' refer to in journalism?A feature story including interviewsAn article expressing the opinion of the newspaper or publicationA news article reporting factsA classified advertisement30s
- Q3What is the role of a journalist in society?To inform the public by reporting news and events accuratelyTo manipulate facts to influence public opinionTo avoid covering controversial topicsTo spread gossip and rumors for entertainment30s
- Q4What is the purpose of fact-checking in journalism?To ignore sources and referencesTo promote biased reportingTo verify the accuracy and truthfulness of information before publishingTo sensationalize news stories30s
- Q5What is the role of a photojournalist in news reporting?To capture and document visual images that tell a storyTo conduct interviews with sources for articlesTo write opinion pieces in newspapersTo analyze statistical data for investigative reports30s
- Q6What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?To grab the reader's attention and summarize the main point of the storyTo provide a detailed analysis of the topicTo hide important information from the readerTo confuse the reader with unrelated details30s
- Q7What is the meaning of the term 'source' in journalism?A person, document, or piece of evidence that provides information for a news storyThe final outcome or conclusion of a news articleA type of font used in newspaper printingA fictional character created for news reports30s
- Q8What is the purpose of an editorial cartoon in journalism?To include colorful illustrations for entertainment purposesTo convey a satirical or humorous message about current events or societal issuesTo provide factual information about breaking news storiesTo promote political propaganda without critique30s
- Q9What is the role of an editorial page in a newspaper?To report breaking news and events happening worldwideTo present opinion pieces, editorials, and letters to the editorTo publish long-form investigative articlesTo advertise products and services to readers30s
- Q10What is the role of a news anchor in broadcast journalism?To present and report news stories on television or radio programsTo edit and publish articles in a newspaperTo design graphics and visuals for news websitesTo conduct investigative research for news documentaries30s
- Q11What does the term 'headline' refer to in journalism?The title or main news story of a newspaper or online articleA line on the side of a roadA type of fishing techniqueA type of hairstyle30s
- Q12What is a 'byline' in journalism?A type of musical instrumentA type of clothing brandA line at the grocery store checkoutThe name of the writer of an article30s
- Q13What does the term 'dateline' refer to in journalism?A line of people waiting for ticketsA deadline set by the editorThe location and date at the beginning of a news article, indicating where and when the story was writtenA type of high-speed train30s
- Q14What is a 'scoop' in journalism?A type of birdAn exclusive news story or piece of information obtained before other news outletsA type of ice cream flavorA gardening tool30s
- Q15What is the role of a 'correspondent' in journalism?A reporter or journalist who contributes news stories and reports from a specific location or topicA person who fixes computer hardwareA character in a playA type of musical instrument player30s