Deck 4: Journalism and Reviewing

Question 1

A sound recordist will not allow an interview to proceed unltil he is satisfied by the ------- of the sound.

A)quality
B)magnitude
C)length
D)space used

Answer 1

quality

Question 2

The purpose of an interview is ------- from the interviewee.

A)to extract information
B)to have fun
C)to spoil his/her name
D)to make fun

Answer 2

to extract information

Question 3

The word ------- is derived from a french word 'recherche'.

A)research
B)construct
C)re-examine
D)abstract

Answer 3

research

Question 4

Gathering data information and facts for advancement of knowledge is called -------.

A)assembling
B)collection
C)collating
D)research

Question 5

Research not only uncovers information but gives a fresh ------- to an issue.

A)stimulus
B)perception
C)note
D)idea

Question 6

------- are the principles we adhere to as a journalist.

A)falsehood
B)ideas
C)truth
D)ethics

Question 7

------- is a conscious or unconscious part of our upbringing and the tenets by which we live our life.

A)ethics
B)language
C)speech
D)habits

Question 8

Ethics lead us to the path of ------- .

A)ease
B)righteousness
C)difficulties
D)falsehood

Question 9

------- notes means writing down or noting down information taken while covering a story.

A)collecting
B)seeing
C)shorthand
D)transcribing

Question 10

The ------- is also called the story's hook.

A)News Peg
B)News feature
C)end paragraph
D)News story

Question 11

------- interviews describe in great detail the subject of the story.

A)descriptive
B)subjective
C)objective
D)neutral

Question 12

The ------- interview is conducted when the journalist/ reporter is unable to travel across town for an interview.

A)telephonic
B)None of the above
C)email
D)face-to-face

Question 13

The ------- interview is done when the interviewee doesnot have the patience or time to sit for a face-to-face discussion.

A)neutral
B)email
C)None of the above
D)face-to-face

Question 14

The full form of OB in the word OB van is -------.

A)obvious broadcasting
B)obsolete broadcasting
C)On-record batch
D)outdoor broadcasting

Question 15

------- is a prerequisite for any journalistic assignment.

A)Speed
B)Source
C)Handwriting
D)Punctuality

Question 16

A ------- is a critical appreciation or an appraisal of a book, play or film published in news media.

A)story
B)quote
C)review
D)opinion

Question 17

A film reviewer is one who understands ------- .

A)books
B)cinema
C)food
D)poems

Question 18

In a review, the ------- gives the title and mentions the director, producer and actors.

A)body
B)introduction
C)closing
D)middle

Question 19

In a review, the ------- summarises the plot in a few paragraphs.

A)introduction
B)body
C)headline
D)last paragarpah

Question 20

In a review, the ------- is a comment on the book, film or play and is mentioned towards the end.

A)subhead
B)headline
C)timeline
D)conclusion

Question 21

the formal techniques involved in a review process include ------- .

A)editing
B)lighting and sound
C)All of them
D)cinematography

Question 22

To be a good reviewer, one must be ------- .

A)honest
B)constructive
C)confident
D)All of them

Question 23

Quality reviews enhance the ------- of the publication/ shows in question.

A)frequency
B)credibility
C)length
D)sales

Question 24

The goal of a critic is to -------.

A)All of them
B)to capture the maker's intentions
C)be honet
D)be fair

Question 25

An ------- is a tribute to the dead.

A)op-ed
B)obituary
C)editorial
D)advertisement