Question 1

Approximately what percent of Americans are completely offline?
A) 0
B) 10
C) 20
D) 33
E) 50

Accepted Answer

According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, 20% of adults in the United States do not use the internet at all. Therefore, option C) is the correct answer.

Question 2

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day's events in news coverage are called
A) précis.
B) spin.
C) sound bites.
D) news nuggets.
E) catchphrases.

Accepted Answer

Sound bites are brief quotes or statements that are used in news coverage to summarize events or convey a particular message. They are often used to grab the audience's attention and create a memorable impression.

Question 3

Despite its high reach,______ typically provides the least depth of news coverage.
A) radio
B) television
C) the Internet
D) newspapers
E) magazines

Accepted Answer

Television news typically provides the least depth of news coverage compared to other forms of media. With limited time slots and a focus on visual storytelling, TV news often has to sacrifice depth in order to fit in as many stories as possible.

Question 4

According to the text,daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called
A) 2.0 participators.
B) online activists.
C) Internet junkies.
D) digital citizens.
E) Web entrepreneurs.

Accepted Answer

The text states that daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called "digital citizens."

Question 5

According to the text,which of the following is the most important,but not the most popular,source of news?
A) radio
B) television
C) the Internet
D) newspapers
E) magazines

Accepted Answer

The text states that newspapers are "arguably the most important source of news," but also mentions that they are not the most popular. Therefore, D) newspapers are the best choice for the most important (but not most popular) source of news.

Question 6

Which media source is most critical in setting news agendas?
A) newspapers
B) television
C) radio
D) the Internet
E) magazines

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which media source is most critical in...

Question 7

Which statement is NOT correct?
A) National news reporters,as opposed to local reporters with less access,are generally more favorable toward politicians.
B) Most radio news is essentially a headline service.
C) More local news reporters than national reporters are inclined to give politicians positive coverage.
D) Most television news offers more headlines and sound bites than analysis.
E) Politicians often seek to manipulate the news by providing the media with sound bites that will dominate news coverage for at least a few days.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true. The favorability of national news reporters toward politicians varies and cannot be generalized.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about newspapers is not accurate?
A) Newspapers are no longer the primary source of news for most Americans.
B) Newspaper reporters break most important news stories.
C) Political,social,and economic elites rely most heavily on newspapers.
D) The newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever before.
E) Newspapers tend to provide more detailed and complete coverage of political events than other media.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever before is not accurate. In fact, the newspaper industry has been struggling financially in recent years due to declining circulation and advertising revenue.

Question 9

Niche journalism refers to
A) news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation.
B) journalism that is uncritical of government officials and the status quo.
C) journalism that is highly critical of government officials and the status quo.
D) any political reporting that can only be found online.
E) any political reporting that can only be found offline.

Accepted Answer

Niche journalism refers to news reporting that is targeted for a specific demographic or audience based on their interests or ideological beliefs. This type of journalism is often found in specialized publications or websites that cater to a specific niche market, such as sports fans or environmentalists. The content and presentation of the news is tailored to the specific interests of the target audience.

Question 10

One positive consequence of the decline in traditional newspapers and Washington,D.C.bureaus is
A) the death of niche journalism.
B) the revival of local news coverage.
C) the end of "horse race" coverage during elections.
D) the decrease in the amount of political coverage found in traditional media outlets.
E) the decline in biased and factually incorrect information about the federal government.

Accepted Answer

With the decline in traditional newspapers and D.C. bureaus, there has been a revival of local news coverage. Local news outlets now have more opportunities to cover stories that may have previously been overlooked by larger, national outlets. This can lead to more informed, engaged communities and a stronger democracy.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason that Americans prefer online news?
A) the convenience of getting the news online
B) the up-to-the-moment currency of the information available online
C) the depth of the information available online
D) the diversity of online viewpoints
E) the accuracy and objectivity of the information found online

Accepted Answer

The accuracy and objectivity of the information found online cannot be regarded as a reason that Americans prefer online news because the reliability of online news sources can vary and accuracy is not always guaranteed.

Question 12

The decentralization of news refers to
A) the expansion in the number of people who subscribe to traditional newspapers.
B) the growing number of news organizations that maintain bureaus in Washington,D.C.
C) the decline of national media reporting and the revitalization of local news coverage.
D) the fact that it is now easier to find coverage of international affairs in the United States than it is to find coverage of domestic affairs.
E) the tendency for reporters to ignore the actions of the president and focus instead on low-ranking government bureaucrats.

Accepted Answer

The decentralization of news refers to the decline of national media reporting and the revitalization of local news coverage. This means a shift away from central, national coverage to more localized coverage.

Question 13

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of
A) protest journalism.
B) adversarial journalism.
C) niche journalism.
D) nonprofit journalism.
E) public journalism.

Accepted Answer

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues would be an example of niche journalism, as it serves a specific audience interested in this topic. Protest journalism and adversarial journalism both involve taking a strong stance against authority or power, while nonprofit journalism focuses on news that is not motivated by profit. Public journalism seeks to engage and involve the community in the news process.

Question 14

In order to be an online citizen,an individual must have
A) the right to vote in elections.
B) a college education.
C) experience with political participation offline.
D) the basic skills necessary to read a simple newspaper article.
E) a government-issued ID number.

Accepted Answer

Online citizenship requires basic digital literacy skills, including the ability to read and comprehend online content. While the other options may be relevant to citizenship in general, they are not specifically related to being an "online citizen."

Question 15

Why do radio stations repeat the news so often throughout the day?
A) In order for radio news to sink in,people need to hear stories more than once.
B) The audience is constantly changing since most people listen to the radio in their cars.
C) There is not enough news to fill an entire day's worth of programming.
D) Radio news normally provides more headlines than in-depth coverage since it comes directly from the television script.
E) The owners of radio stations are legally allowed to devote only a limited amount of time to political stories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do radio stations repeat the news...

Question 16

Google News and Real Clear Politics are good examples of
A) digital citizenship.
B) nonprofit journalism.
C) the penny press.
D) news aggregators.
E) niche journalism.

Accepted Answer

Google News and Real Clear Politics are both news aggregators. They collect news articles from various sources and present them in one place for users to easily access and read.

Question 17

Cheap,tabloid-style papers produced in the nineteenth century were collectively referred to as
A) social media.
B) the penny press.
C) citizen journalism.
D) news aggregators.
E) niche journalism.

Accepted Answer

The term "penny press" was used to describe cheap newspapers produced in the nineteenth century. These papers were called this because they sold for just one penny, making them affordable for the average person. They often featured sensational, tabloid-style stories and were aimed at a mass audience.

Question 18

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?
A) radio
B) television
C) the Internet
D) newspapers
E) magazines

Accepted Answer

According to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, 86% of Americans say they get news from television, while 50% get news from the internet, 44% from radio, 27% from newspapers, and 18% from magazines. Therefore, television reaches the most Americans for news.

Question 19

The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news except
A) a decline in investigative journalism.
B) a reduction in the diversity of perspectives that can potentially be heard.
C) a negative impact on political knowledge.
D) a decrease in political tolerance.
E) uneven quality in news content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following are all concerns raised by...

Question 20

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?
A) conservatives
B) liberals
C) socialists
D) communists
E) racial and ethnic minorities

Accepted Answer

Conservatives have had great popularity on radio talk shows, with popular hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck dominating the airwaves for years.

Quiz 7: The Media

Approximately what percent of Americans are completely offline?

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the day's events in news coverage are called

Despite its high reach,______ typically provides the least depth of news coverage.

According to the text,daily Internet users who participate in society and politics through online activities are called

According to the text,which of the following is the most important,but not the most popular,source of news?

Which media source is most critical in setting news agendas?

Which statement is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements about newspapers is not accurate?

Niche journalism refers to

One positive consequence of the decline in traditional newspapers and Washington,D.C.bureaus is

Which of the following is not a reason that Americans prefer online news?

The decentralization of news refers to

A website devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of

In order to be an online citizen,an individual must have

Why do radio stations repeat the news so often throughout the day?

Google News and Real Clear Politics are good examples of

Cheap,tabloid-style papers produced in the nineteenth century were collectively referred to as

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?

The following are all concerns raised by the growing popularity of online news except

Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?