FBLA Journalism Test
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FBLA Journalism Test
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1. A reporter asks an interviewee, 'What can you tell me about the judge's decision?' This is an example of a(n):
2. In
3. An important funding source for journalism and media is advertising revenue. In general, which media source is the MOST expensive for advertisers:
4. You are just about to send your article to your editor when you get a call from your source. She said that her boss told her to get a copy of the article before it goes to print so they could make sure that the quotes were correct. You:
5. Which of the following uses of language is correct?
6. Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the making of any law abridging the freedom of speech or infringing on freedom of the press?
7. You are the public safety reporter. An editor in the newsroom is arrested for stealing a car and injuring another person. You find out about the arrest at the police station. Do you report it?
8. Information about a surprise event or breaking news whether on or off the record is known as a:
9. 'The Pentagon Papers' is an example of which kind of ethical dilemma journalists face:
10. Benefits of digital distribution include all of the following EXCEPT:
11. An example of an above-the-line media expense is:
12. There is a major controversy in town over whether an apartment building should be built on an old park. The group who wants to revitalize the park calls you to tell you about how they are working with a national organization to help bolster their case. Which sources should you call to flesh out your story?
13. How many sentences are in most lede paragraphs?
14. Which two newspapers were involved in the ethical and legal dilemma known as 'The Pentagon Papers':
15. A 'nutgraph' is defined how?
16. According to the AP Style Guide, which of the following is the appropriate abbreviation for 'Weightlifting' when writing on Sports events?
17. When writing in Journalism, it is important to remain professional and stay away from offensive language. Which of the follow is NOT the correct way to refer to a person who is shorter than average height?
18. What does cold copy or rip and read mean?
19. The definition of hard news is?
20. According to the AP Style Guides, which of the following is NOT the correct use of the months?
21. What is media bias?
22. Defamation by written words or by communication in some other tangible form is known as:
23. What is citizen journalism?
24. Which of the following is NOT a type of headline?
25. An underwriter's job description is best described as: