Question 1

The term media journalist describes an on-air performer specifically employed to deliver the news.

Accepted Answer

A media journalist is someone who works in journalism and reports on news, but they may not necessarily be an on-air performer. They could work in print, online, or behind the scenes in broadcasting. An on-air performer who specifically delivers the news is typically called a news anchor or news reporter.

Question 2

A multiple-car accident on the interstate would be an example of a _______ story.&#10;A)soft news&#10;B)feature news&#10;C)hard news&#10;D)timeless news

Accepted Answer

A multiple-car accident on the interstate is a significant event that involves public safety and has immediate consequences, making it an example of hard news. Soft news is usually more trivial, such as human-interest stories, while feature news is focused on more in-depth or long-form reporting. Timeless news refers to stories that are always relevant, regardless of their timeliness or newsworthiness, which does not apply to a multiple-car accident on the interstate.

Question 3

Which of the following is used the least to determine the news value of a story?&#10;A)proximity&#10;B)conflict&#10;C)audience&#10;D)the reporter

Accepted Answer

The reporter's personal preferences or biases should not play a role in determining the news value of a story. The other options (proximity, conflict, audience) are all important factors in determining the news value of a story.

Question 4

Which of the following is least likely to develop a media journalist's credibility?&#10;A)having a good sense of geography&#10;B)staying current with world affairs&#10;C)using correct grammar and pronunciation&#10;D)using humor in the newscast

Accepted Answer

Using humor in a newscast can be perceived as unprofessional and may not be appropriate for all types of news coverage, which can harm a journalist's credibility. While having a good sense of geography, staying current with world affairs, and using correct grammar and pronunciation are all important factors in developing a media journalist's credibility.

Question 5

An international news wire service that a broadcast journalist may use as an information source is _____.&#10;A)Reuters&#10;B)NPR&#10;C)ABC&#10;D)VNR

Accepted Answer

Reuters is an international news wire service that provides real-time news coverage and analysis from around the world. It is commonly used as an information source by broadcast journalists. NPR and ABC are both media organizations that produce news content, but they are not specific wire services. VNR stands for Video News Release, which is a pre-recorded news segment produced by a company or organization and distributed to news outlets.

Question 6

Which skill is least likely to be associated with a successful Multi-media journalist?&#10;A)shoots footage&#10;B)contributes to own blog&#10;C)does on-line performance&#10;D)uses editor to edit news footage

Accepted Answer

Using an editor to edit news footage is a basic skill that can be easily learned and is not a defining factor for success as a multi-media journalist. The other options, such as shooting footage, contributing to their own blog, and doing on-line performances, require more specialized skills and creativity that can contribute to a successful career as a multi-media journalist.

Question 7

Writing in a conversational style includes all of the following except ________.&#10;A)use of contractions&#10;B)use of slang&#10;C)use of proper grammar&#10;D)use of simple words for attribution, such as ''says'' or ''told''

Accepted Answer

Using slang is not a necessary component of writing in a conversational style. While conversational writing aims to be informal and approachable, it doesn't necessarily include the use of slang, which can be too informal or potentially alienate readers unfamiliar with the slang terms. Proper grammar, contractions, and simple attribution words contribute to a conversational tone without compromising clarity or professionalism.

Question 8

Extra copy used by the newscaster to fill time is referred to as _______.&#10;A)pad&#10;B)extra copy&#10;C)out cue&#10;D)kicker story

Accepted Answer

"Pad" is industry slang for extra copy used by newscasters to fill time.

Question 9

An oral news report from the scene of an event called in by a radio reporter is known a ________.&#10;A)tag line&#10;B)voicer&#10;C)sound bite&#10;D)actuality

Accepted Answer

A voicer is an audio report from a radio reporter who is on the scene of an event, providing a firsthand account or information directly to the audience.

Question 10

All of the following describe the duties of a radio news anchor except _________.&#10;A)produces the newscast&#10;B)is an on air performer&#10;C)develops a news package&#10;D)introduces stories in a newscast

Accepted Answer

Developing a news package is not typically a duty of a radio news anchor. However, producing the newscast, being an on air performer, and introducing stories in a newscast are all part of the anchor's role.

Question 11

The telegenic appeal of a newscaster could be lessened by all of the following except _________.&#10;A)wearing eyeglasses&#10;B)crooked teeth&#10;C)wearing conservative clothing&#10;D)a flamboyant hairstyle

Accepted Answer

The answer of The telegenic appeal of a newscaster could...

Question 12

Which of the following is not included in the slug line of a news script?&#10;A)writer's last name&#10;B)out cue&#10;C)story identification&#10;D)newscast time

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not included...

Question 13

The television news team member who is responsible for deciding which reporter will cover a particular story is the _________.&#10;A)general assignment reporter&#10;B)news director&#10;C)news producer&#10;D)assignment editor

Accepted Answer

The answer of The television news team member who is...

Question 14

Notices about meetings, news releases, clippings from magazines, and personal notes about upcoming events would most likely be found _________.&#10;A)on a beat&#10;B)in a future file&#10;C)through a wire service&#10;D)on a VNR

Accepted Answer

The answer of Notices about meetings, news releases, clippings from...

Question 15

All of the following describe the duties of a general assignment reporter except _________.&#10;A)reporting news on-the-scene&#10;B)recording a news package&#10;C)producing a newscast&#10;D)reporting breaking news live

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following describe the duties...

Deck 8: News Announcing