Question 1

Types of news sources available online include general news sites (such as CNN.com)and:
A)news aggregators
B)specialized news sources
C)blogs
D)all of these
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

General news sites such as CNN.com are just one type of news source available online. Other types include news aggregators, which compile articles from various sources on a particular topic or theme, specialized news sources that focus on a specific industry or region, and blogs that offer a personal perspective on the news. Therefore, all of these are available online.

Question 2

How have blogs affected journalism?
A)they represent an alternative source of news
B)they have an agenda-setting effect
C)they provide a check on the traditional media
D)they allow reporters to explain why they covered a story as they did
E)all of these

Accepted Answer

Blogs have had a significant impact on journalism, providing an alternative source of news, setting agendas, and providing a check on traditional media. Bloggers can also provide insight on why they covered a story and offer a more personal perspective. All of these factors have contributed to the overall influence blogs have had on the media industry.

Question 3

Print media typically report hard news in a(n)____________ form.
A)tunnel
B)pyramid
C)inverted pyramid
D)lead-driven
E)square

Accepted Answer

The inverted pyramid style is commonly used in print media for reporting hard news. This style presents the most important information at the beginning of the article and then progressively less important information as the article goes on. It is a straightforward and efficient method of communication for both journalists and readers.

Question 4

____________ use non-routine information gathering methods to discover significant information about important matters.
A)editorials
B)investigative reports
C)freelance reporters
D)backpack journalists
E)soft news stories

Accepted Answer

Investigative reports are specifically designed to use non-routine information gathering methods to uncover significant information about important matters. Editorials, freelance reporters, backpack journalists, and soft news stories may also provide information, but they are not necessarily focused on uncovering hidden or hard-to-find information in the same way that investigative reports are.

Question 5

AP competes with
A)major newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post
B)newspaper groups such as Gannet
C)British-based Reuters agency
D)Agence-France-Press
E)all of these

Accepted Answer

The Associated Press competes with major newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post, newspaper groups such as Gannet, the British-based Reuters agency, and Agence-France-Press. Therefore, the correct answer is E, all of these.

Question 6

Soft news,or features,tend to rely on the __________ news value.
A)timeliness
B)human interest
C)sensationalism
D)prominence
E)all of these

Accepted Answer

Soft news or features focus on human interest, such as heartwarming stories, inspirational individuals, and personal experiences. Therefore, they rely heavily on the human interest news value. While other news values, such as timeliness or prominence, can also play a role in soft news, they are not as crucial as human interest in this case. Sensationalism is not typically associated with soft news.

Question 7

A TV news story about a plane crash in India emphasizing the number of Americans aboard is reflecting the ___________ news value.
A)prominence
B)proximity
C)economic
D)sensational
E)timeliness

Accepted Answer

The answer of A TV news story about a plane...

Question 8

A story that tends to provide the same amount of information throughout is written in the ______ form.
A)inverted pyramid
B)summative
C)pyramid
D)square
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of A story that tends to provide the...

Question 9

At a TV station,the ________ decides which stories to cover,the length of each story and the order in which the stories will appear.
A)producer
B)city editor
C)managing editor
D)news director
E)assignment editor

Accepted Answer

The answer of At a TV station,the ________ decides which...

Question 10

If a scheduled story about a boating accident on Monday gets pulled from Tuesday's paper to make space for something else,that story might not run in Wednesday's paper because of the _______ news value.
A)prominence
B)proximity
C)economic
D)sensational
E)timeliness

Accepted Answer

The most fitting news value in this scenario is timeliness, which refers to how recent or fresh a news story is. If the story was pulled from Tuesday's paper due to a lack of space, it may not be timely enough to still be newsworthy on Wednesday. The other news values, such as prominence, proximity, economic, and sensational, do not apply as well to this specific situation.

Question 11

Hard news,which is the dominant type of news covered,usually reflects all of the traditional news values except:
A)human interest
B)prominence
C)consequence
D)proximity
E)timeliness

Accepted Answer

Hard news is typically focused on current events and serious topics such as politics, crime, and disasters. The traditional news values reflected in hard news reporting include prominence (famous people or important institutions), consequence (the impact of events on people or society), proximity (local news), and timeliness (recent events). Human interest stories, on the other hand, are focused on the emotional or personal aspects of a story rather than the objective facts or consequences, and are therefore not typically included in hard news reporting.

Question 12

Concentrating on stories of interest to a single zip code is an example of:
A)zinging
B)hyperlocal news
C)focused local news
D)counteracting media convergence
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

Hyperlocal news focuses on a particular community, often as small as a single zip code, and covers news and events specifically relevant to that neighborhood.

Question 13

Which of these people is most likely to be a beat reporter?
A)city hall specialist
B)copy editor
C)managing editor
D)assignment reporter
E)general specialist

Accepted Answer

A beat reporter specializes in a particular area of interest, such as city hall, covering specific topics or sectors in depth.

Question 14

A mobile journalist
A)works out of his or her car
B)is also called a mojo
C)is a type of next-generation journalist
D)all of these
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

A mobile journalist, also known as a mojo, is a type of journalist who uses mobile devices to gather, report, and disseminate news and information. They often work out of their car or in the field, relying on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to capture multimedia content such as photos, videos, and audio recordings. As such, they are considered a type of next-generation journalist who is able to operate more efficiently and flexibly than traditional print or broadcast journalists.

Question 15

Broadcast and print journalism are similar in that:
A)both share the values of truth and honesty in reporting
B)both are influenced by economic pressures
C)both strive to remain objective
D)all of these
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

Both broadcast and print journalism share the values of truth and honesty in reporting, are influenced by economic pressures, and strive to remain objective. Therefore, all of these options apply to both types of journalism.

Question 16

News media monitor ____________ to see what stories audience members choose to read.
A)wire services
B)specialized news sites
C)the business model
D)the clickstream
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

The clickstream refers to the record of which links users click on while browsing online, allowing news media monitors to track which stories are being read by the audience. The other options are not directly related to monitoring audience preferences for news stories.

Question 17

The trend toward ordinary people becoming amateur reporters is called:
A)online democracy
B)hyperlocal news
C)citizen journalism
D)expanded reportage
E)none of these

Accepted Answer

Citizen journalism refers to the trend where ordinary people become amateur reporters, using social media platforms and other online technologies to report news and events as they see them. This form of journalism has gained popularity in recent years, as it allows for greater diversity and inclusivity in reporting, and can offer unique perspectives on events that might not be covered by traditional news sources.

Question 18

__________ skills allow reporters to use new communications technologies to uncover information that they otherwise would not have known.
A)computer-assisted reporting
B)database management
C)CompuServe
D)CNG
E)ASNE

Accepted Answer

Computer-assisted reporting skills involve using various digital tools and techniques to collect and analyze data to uncover information that may not be readily available through traditional reporting methods. This can include using advanced search techniques, analyzing large datasets, and visualizing data to identify trends and patterns.

Question 19

AP (Associated Press)is best described as:
A)an agency preparing packaged international stories for local TV stations
B)a wire service that provides national and international news to local media
C)foreign-owned service publicizing newsworthy events in its home country
D)an information service that hold a monopoly in providing national news to local newspapers
E)an online competitor to local TV stations

Accepted Answer

The Associated Press (AP) is a wire service that provides national and international news to local media outlets. It is a non-profit news organization that has been in operation for over 170 years and is owned by its member news organizations. Its stories are written by professional journalists around the world and are distributed to newspapers, radio and TV stations, and online news sources.

Question 20

A survey done by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press revealed that credibility ratings for _________ declined from 2000 to 2008.
A)local TV news
B)broadcast news
C)cable news
D)local newspapers
E)all of these

Accepted Answer

According to the survey, credibility ratings declined for all of these sources from 2000 to 2008.

Quiz 13: News Gathering and Reporting

Types of news sources available online include general news sites (such as CNN.com) and:

How have blogs affected journalism?

Print media typically report hard news in a(n) ____________ form.

____________ use non-routine information gathering methods to discover significant information about important matters.

AP competes with

Soft news,or features,tend to rely on the __________ news value.

A TV news story about a plane crash in India emphasizing the number of Americans aboard is reflecting the ___________ news value.

A story that tends to provide the same amount of information throughout is written in the ______ form.

At a TV station,the ________ decides which stories to cover,the length of each story and the order in which the stories will appear.

If a scheduled story about a boating accident on Monday gets pulled from Tuesday's paper to make space for something else,that story might not run in Wednesday's paper because of the _______ news value.

Hard news,which is the dominant type of news covered,usually reflects all of the traditional news values except:

Concentrating on stories of interest to a single zip code is an example of:

Which of these people is most likely to be a beat reporter?

A mobile journalist

Broadcast and print journalism are similar in that:

News media monitor ____________ to see what stories audience members choose to read.

The trend toward ordinary people becoming amateur reporters is called:

__________ skills allow reporters to use new communications technologies to uncover information that they otherwise would not have known.

AP (Associated Press) is best described as:

A survey done by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press revealed that credibility ratings for _________ declined from 2000 to 2008.