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FBLA Journalism Test
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FBLA Journalism Test
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25 Questions

1. A source gave you a great quote, but it is grammatically correct. What shouldn't you do to the quote?
2. In
3. What is citizen journalism?
4. Which two newspapers were involved in the ethical and legal dilemma known as 'The Pentagon Papers':
5. In most libel legal cases, which kind of plaintiff (injured party) does NOT have to show such a heavy burden of proof; they only have to prove that the defendant (journalist/media company) acted with negligence in reporting:
6. According to the AP Style Guide, which of the following is the appropriate abbreviation for 'Weightlifting' when writing on Sports events?
7. All of the following are true about social media impact on news and journalism EXCEPT:
8. What is libel?
9. Information about a surprise event or breaking news whether on or off the record is known as a:
10. An important funding source for journalism and media is advertising revenue. In general, which media source is the MOST expensive for advertisers:
11. You just finished interviewing a source. When you log onto Instagram, you notice that they have requested to follow you. You should:
12. A plaintiff in a libel suit involving a statement published in the mass media usually must prove six things: (1) identification, (2) publication, (3) falsity, (4) injury, (5) fault, and (6)
13. When writing a story that effects the entire New England area, which states can the story refer to?
14. According to the AP Style Guide, the following rules for 'last' are correct, EXCEPT:
15. The definition of hard news is?
16. Journalists whose main purpose is gathering information and news about current events in the economic life of the country are known as:
17. A source tells you that she knows what's really happening behind the scenes of local government, but she won't talk about it unless it's off the record. You meet with her and discover that she knows about a government scandal that is costing the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. What do you do?
18. An underwriter's job description is best described as:
19. All of the following are examples of funding sources for private media companies EXCEPT:
20. Using confidential information or anonymous sources can be controversial for reporters to use in their report, but can be very helpful in:
21. How many sources should a story have?
22. The most common areas of study for journalism are:
23. When you use a shallow depth of field, which of the following is true?
24. An example of an above-the-line media expense is:
25. Which of the following uses of language is correct?