Intro to Journalism fall final

1.

1 point

Who's trial during the colonial period in the United States' history established truth as a defense against libel?

Ida Tarbell

John Peter Zenger

Horace Greeley

Matthew Brady

2.

1 point

Which freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment? (choose all that apply)

religion

speech

bear arms

assembly

press

voting

public records

petition

3.

1 point

According to journalistic style, which of the following is correct?

The team captain is John Smith, senior.

The team captain is John Smith, Senior.

The team captain is senior John Smith.

The team captain is Senior John Smith.

4.

1 point

Who was the broadcast journalist who reported about McCarthyism and the red scare?

William Randolph Hearst

Edward R. Murrow

Bob Woodward

Carl Bernstein

5.

1 point

In Kansas, what can school employees regulate for student publications?

length of publications, frequency of publication and format

content, length of publications and method of distribution

content, frequency of publication and length of publications

6.

1 point

What does it mean to be objective?

sticking to just the facts and covering a story from all sides

to have a point to what you are writing

avoiding neutrality

7.

1 point

What is libel?

writing an article that accuses someone of wrong doing

spreading rumors

publishing a false statement that hurts someone's reputation

8.

1 point

When someone's name or image is used for commercial purposes without his/her permission, what area of invasion of privacy has been violated?

false light

appropriation

public disclosure

9.

1 point

When a reporter trespasses while reporting on a story, what area of invasion of privacy has he/she violated?

public disclosure

intrusion

appropriation

10.

1 point

When should promises of confidentiality (using anonymous sources) be used?

Only when their information cannot be verified.

Whenever they improve a story.

Only after careful consideration. It's better to identify sources.

Never.

11.

1 point

If someone is suing for libel, what must he/she prove? (choose all that apply)

damages

publication

fault

defamation

fair comment

identification

12.

1 point

Federal and state Freedom of Information (FOI) laws ensure your right of access to _____ and _____.

public records; private records

records; meetings

public bodies; private bodies

budgets; salary schedules

13.

1 point

Which court case said school officials have the right to control the content of the student newspaper?

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

Bethel School District vs. Fraser

Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District

Dean vs. Utica

14.

1 point

There are _____ points in a pica.

6

3

12

72

15.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that make readers feel sad, angry, etc., are more newsworthy?

conflict

drama

gender

emotions

16.

1 point

What is the term used to describe a style of journalism that sensationalizes stories and headlines?

investigative journalism

muckraking

penny press

yellow journalism

17.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that involve well known people are more newsworthy?

drama

prominence

proximity

gender

18.

1 point

If a reporter is accused of libel, which of the following defenses could keep him/her out of trouble? (choose all that apply)

All the information was quoted accurately.

The information was true.

The information was from a public official or public document.

The facts may not have been accurate, but the article appeared on the opinions page.

19.

1 point

Which of the following headlines follows the rules of headline writing?

Wrestling team wins tournament.

Wrestling team wins tournament

Wrestling team won tournament

Wrestling team's tournament

20.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that stories that are happening right now are more newsworthy?

oddity

timeliness

prominence

proximity

21.

1 point

What type of font is shown below?

decorative

sans serif

serif

script

22.

1 point

Who were the two reporters who reported the Watergate story for the "Washington Post"?

Edward R. Murrow

Bob Woodward

Joseph Pulitzer

William Randolph Hearst

Carl Bernstein

23.

1 point

When factual information of a private nature is published, what are of invasion of privacy has been violated?

intrusion

public disclosure

false light

24.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that involve rivalries, disagreements, arguments and fights are more newsworthy?

conflict

drama

gender

oddity

25.

1 point

According to A.P. Style, which of the following is correct?

The committee chair is principal Ken Rickard.

The committee chair is principal Mr. Rickard.

The committee chair is Mr. Ken Rickard.

The committee chair is principal Mr. Ken Rickard.

26.

1 point

Folio is another name for _____.

a page number

the external margin

a headline

the internal margin

27.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that affect readers in a significant way are more newsworthy?

progress

impact/consequence

prominence

proximity

28.

1 point

Which court case included the famous words students and teachers "do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of expression when they enter the school house gate"?

Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District

Bethel School District vs. Fraser

Dean vs. Utica

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

29.

1 point

The _____ established a stronger federal government, but the _____ made sure the government wasn't too strong.

Constitution, Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights, First Amendment

Constitution, Press Freedoms

Bill of Rights, Constitution

30.

1 point

What is slander?

libel that can't get you in trouble

libelous verbal statements

libeling someone in personal communication (like a note)

31.

1 point

What is balanced coverage?

presenting a variety of stories that match the variety of the audience

making sure the most important topics are covered

presenting one side of an argument

32.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that have the elements of suspense, climax, etc., are more newsworthy?

prominence

proximity

drama

conflict

33.

1 point

According to A.P. Style, which of the following is correct?

I own twelve cats.

I own 12 cats.

34.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that involve relationships are more newsworthy?

gender

oddity

conflict

drama

35.

1 point

In determining whether something is obscene, which of the following is considered? (choose all that apply)

whether it has artistic or literary value

whether religious people will find it offensive

whether it is profane, vulgar or bad taste

whether something is gross, graphic or sleazy

36.

1 point

Which court case said school officials have the right to censor sexual references and vulgarity within the school environment?

Bethel School District vs. Fraser

Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District

Dean vs. Utica

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

37.

1 point

According to A.P. Style, which of the following is correct?

I have three finals today.

I have 3 finals today.

38.

1 point

What is the term used to describe an investigative type of journalism that looks to expose a person or business for misconduct?

muckraking

penny press

yellow journalism

watergate

39.

1 point

What is the name of the style of writing used for news stories that places the most important information at the beginning of the story?

inverted pyramid

Associate Press style

quote-transition

feature writing

41.

1 point

What type of font is shown below?

script

sans serif

serif

decorative

42.

1 point

What is the name given to a secondary story that accompanies a main story?

infographic

pulled quote

news brief

sidebar

43.

1 point

What is the difference between hard and soft news?

Hard news is only appropriate for the front page of the newspaper.

Hard news is what you need to know, and soft news is something you may enjoy.

Hard news is not as interesting as soft news.

44.

1 point

What does it mean to localize a news story?

find a news peg

find a story in the state or national news and connect it to your school

only right about local events

45.

1 point

Who were the two powerful newspaper owners in New York during the late 19th and early 20th century?

William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer

Joseph Pulitzer and Mathew Brady

William Randolph Hearst and Edward R. Murrow

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

46.

1 point

_____ tell us what we can do. _____ tells us what we should do.

First Amendment; Laws

Freedom; Laws

Ethics; Laws

Laws; Ethics

47.

1 point

Under the Kansas Student Publications Act, who is responsible for determining news, opinion and advertising content of student publications?

student editors

student editors, advisers and administrators

student editors and advisers

advisers and administrators

48.

1 point

In which court case did the judge call the school's censorship "indefensible" and say that all journalists, even student journalists, should be allowed to cover the actions of our government?

Bethel School District vs. Fraser

Hazelwood vs. Kulmeier

Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District

Dean vs. Utica

49.

1 point

Which of the following was considered a muckraker? Choose all that apply.

William Randolph Hearst

Ida Tarbell

Upton Sinclair

Joseph Pulitzer

Lewis Hine

50.

1 point

Who was the Civil War photographer who is credited with taken the photograph of Abraham Lincoln that is used on the $5 bill?

Upton Sinclair

Mathew Brady

Richard Outcault

Edward R. Murrow

51.

1 point

What type of papers were made possible by advances in the industrial revolution that allowed for cheaper printing methods and larger quantities?

colonial newspapers

yellow journalism

party press

penny press

52.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that include an element of advancement are more newsworthy?

proximity

drama

progress

prominence

53.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that happen nearby are more newsworthy?

impact/consequence

prominence

timeliness

proximity

54.

1 point

According to A.P. Style, which of the following is correct?

"It was a success," Rickard said.

"It was a success." said Rickard.

"It was a success," said Rickard.

"It was a success." Rickard said.

55.

1 point

What is the name given to the space between columns?

points

gutter

rule line

external margin

56.

1 point

Which of the following correctly follows Associated Press style?

Her birthday was on Friday, Dec. 2.

Her birthday was on Dec. 2.

Her birthday was on December 2.

Her birthday was on Friday, December 2.

Her birthday was on Friday.

57.

1 point

A pica is a unit of measurement equal to _____ of an inch.

1/6

1/4

1/8

1/16

58.

1 point

Copyright law requires _____.

permission, not just attribution, to use someone's work.

people to register their work with the federal copyright office.

permission only if a work displays a copyright notice.

creative uses of other people's work.

59.

1 point

When someone is inaccurately portrayed in a way that is embarrassing or offensive, what area of invasion of privacy has been violated?

false light

appropriation

intrusion

60.

1 point

Which of the news elements says stories that are unusual are more newsworthy?

gender

proximity

conflict

oddity