Journalism MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

What is the paragraph that summarizes the background of an event?

Executive summary

Boilerplate

Closing

Nutgraph

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Nutgraph

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Why do news stories require multiple sources?

One source may not be trustworthy.

One source might give incomplete, if correct, facts.

All of the above.

One source might have the facts wrong.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: All of the above.

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What is 'Gonzo' journalism?

Writing about claims and rumors

A highly personal style of writing

An overly exaggerated style of writing

Writing that advocates particular views

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A highly personal style of writing

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True or False? A disaster is considered soft news

True

False

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: False

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The NY Times wrote an article about the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor that was branded as Spanish sabotage, without providing any evidence. What type of journalism is this?

Investigative journalism

Yellow journalism

Political journalism

Propagandist journalism

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Yellow journalism

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Avoid starting sentences with:

This is

While the

It is

As a

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: It is

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In newspaper typesetting, what are widows and orphans?

Short lines of text at the beginning or end of columns that leave white space.

Paragraphs that are used to pad stories that are too short.

Long lines of text that serve no purpose.

Short lines of text that are used to form a circle.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Short lines of text at the beginning or end of columns that leave white space.

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What does the term 'deck' mean?

Subhead

Lead

Headline

Nutgraph

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Subhead

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Writings that are very opinionated and expose wild claims are often described as:

Civic journalism

Investigative journalism

Gonzo journalism

Tabloid journalism

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Tabloid journalism

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When applying for a job as a reporter, a publisher or editor (whoever is doing the hiring) may ask for what credentials

C. College degree in communications, English, journalism or some related field

A. Writing samples

B. Job references

A, B, and C

D. Flawless driving skills

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A, B, and C

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Start Practicing with our MCQs given below.

MCQ on Different Categories Trigger Distinct Treatment	MCQ on Electronic Media Regulation
MCQ on Libel and Emotional Distress	MCQ on Opportunities and Obstacles for Journalism
MCQ on Press Freedom In and About the Courts	MCQ on Protecting Privacy and Conflicts Between the Press and Government
MCQ on Protecting and Using Intangible Creations	MCQ on Rule of Law and Communicational Environment
MCQ on Social Norms and Legal Standards	MCQ on Speech and Commerce Converge
General Journalism MCQs