Journalism Practices & Newsroom Operations
All Questions for: Journalism Practices & Newsroom Operations
Question 101: Which journalism concept is described as 'In-depth reporting on a specific subject/institution (e.g., crime, politics)'? (Q101)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Beat Reporting
Explanation: Beat Reporting refers to In-depth reporting on a specific subject/institution (e.g., crime, politics).
Question 102: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Investigative Journalism'? (Q102)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Watchdog role
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Investigative Journalism is used for Watchdog role.
Question 103: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Opinion piece'? (Q103)
- A Dateline
- B Editorial
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Editorial is a key element of Opinion piece.
Question 104: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Proofreading' refer to? (Q104)
- A Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Proofreading' is defined as: Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors.
Question 105: Which journalism concept is described as 'Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages'? (Q105)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Sub-Editor
Explanation: Sub-Editor refers to Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages.
Question 106: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Inverted Pyramid'? (Q106)
- A Story origin
- B Front paragraph
- C Hard news writing
- D News credit
Explanation: In practical journalism, Inverted Pyramid is used for Hard news writing.
Question 107: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Writer identification'? (Q107)
- A Lead / Lede
- B Byline
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Dateline
Explanation: Byline is a key element of Writer identification.
Question 108: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Dateline' refer to? (Q108)
- A Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Captures key elements in 20-30 words
Explanation: 'Dateline' is defined as: Indicates where and when news was reported/filed.
Question 109: Which journalism concept is described as 'Captures key elements in 20-30 words'? (Q109)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Lead / Lede
Explanation: Lead / Lede refers to Captures key elements in 20-30 words.
Question 110: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Nut Graf'? (Q110)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Contextual paragraph
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Nut Graf is used for Contextual paragraph.
Question 111: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Sensationalism'? (Q111)
- A Dateline
- B Yellow Journalism
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Yellow Journalism is a key element of Sensationalism.
Question 112: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Off the Record' refer to? (Q112)
- A Information cannot be published or attributed to source
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Off the Record' is defined as: Information cannot be published or attributed to source.
Question 113: Which journalism concept is described as 'Information can be quoted directly with source name'? (Q113)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D On the Record
Explanation: On the Record refers to Information can be quoted directly with source name.
Question 114: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Embargo'? (Q114)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Advance press release
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Embargo is used for Advance press release.
Question 115: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Freelance reporter'? (Q115)
- A Dateline
- B Stringer
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Stringer is a key element of Freelance reporter.
Question 116: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Beat Reporting' refer to? (Q116)
- A In-depth reporting on a specific subject/institution (e.g., crime, politics)
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Beat Reporting' is defined as: In-depth reporting on a specific subject/institution (e.g., crime, politics).
Question 117: Which journalism concept is described as 'Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse'? (Q117)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Investigative Journalism
Explanation: Investigative Journalism refers to Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse.
Question 118: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Editorial'? (Q118)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Unsigned opinion
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Editorial is used for Unsigned opinion.
Question 119: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Editing phase'? (Q119)
- A Dateline
- B Proofreading
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Proofreading is a key element of Editing phase.
Question 120: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Sub-Editor' refer to? (Q120)
- A Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Sub-Editor' is defined as: Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages.
Question 121: Which journalism concept is described as 'Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead'? (Q121)
- A Byline
- B Dateline
- C Lead / Lede
- D Inverted Pyramid
Explanation: Inverted Pyramid refers to Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead.
Question 122: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Byline'? (Q122)
- A Story origin
- B Front paragraph
- C News credit
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Byline is used for News credit.
Question 123: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Location indicator'? (Q123)
- A Lead / Lede
- B Dateline
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Dateline is a key element of Location indicator.
Question 124: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Lead / Lede' refer to? (Q124)
- A Captures key elements in 20-30 words
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Lead / Lede' is defined as: Captures key elements in 20-30 words.
Question 125: Which journalism concept is described as 'Explains why the story matters to the reader'? (Q125)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Nut Graf
Explanation: Nut Graf refers to Explains why the story matters to the reader.
Question 126: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Yellow Journalism'? (Q126)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C 1890s Hearst/Pulitzer rivalry
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Yellow Journalism is used for 1890s Hearst/Pulitzer rivalry.
Question 127: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Attribution rule'? (Q127)
- A Dateline
- B Off the Record
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Off the Record is a key element of Attribution rule.
Question 128: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'On the Record' refer to? (Q128)
- A Information can be quoted directly with source name
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'On the Record' is defined as: Information can be quoted directly with source name.
Question 129: Which journalism concept is described as 'Restriction on publishing news before a specified time'? (Q129)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Embargo
Explanation: Embargo refers to Restriction on publishing news before a specified time.
Question 130: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Stringer'? (Q130)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Field reporting
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Stringer is used for Field reporting.
Question 131: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Specialized field'? (Q131)
- A Dateline
- B Beat Reporting
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Beat Reporting is a key element of Specialized field.
Question 132: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Investigative Journalism' refer to? (Q132)
- A Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Investigative Journalism' is defined as: Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse.
Question 133: Which journalism concept is described as 'Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board'? (Q133)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Editorial
Explanation: Editorial refers to Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board.
Question 134: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Proofreading'? (Q134)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Pre-print check
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Proofreading is used for Pre-print check.
Question 135: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Newsroom desk role'? (Q135)
- A Dateline
- B Sub-Editor
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Sub-Editor is a key element of Newsroom desk role.
Question 136: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Inverted Pyramid' refer to? (Q136)
- A Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- B Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- C Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
- D Captures key elements in 20-30 words
Explanation: 'Inverted Pyramid' is defined as: Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead.
Question 137: Which journalism concept is described as 'Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story'? (Q137)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Dateline
- C Lead / Lede
- D Byline
Explanation: Byline refers to Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story.
Question 138: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Dateline'? (Q138)
- A News credit
- B Front paragraph
- C Story origin
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Dateline is used for Story origin.
Question 139: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Opening paragraph'? (Q139)
- A Dateline
- B Lead / Lede
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Lead / Lede is a key element of Opening paragraph.
Question 140: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Nut Graf' refer to? (Q140)
- A Explains why the story matters to the reader
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Nut Graf' is defined as: Explains why the story matters to the reader.
Question 141: Which journalism concept is described as 'Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting'? (Q141)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Yellow Journalism
Explanation: Yellow Journalism refers to Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting.
Question 142: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Off the Record'? (Q142)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Confidential source
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Off the Record is used for Confidential source.
Question 143: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Attribution rule'? (Q143)
- A Dateline
- B On the Record
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: On the Record is a key element of Attribution rule.
Question 144: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Embargo' refer to? (Q144)
- A Restriction on publishing news before a specified time
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Embargo' is defined as: Restriction on publishing news before a specified time.
Question 145: Which journalism concept is described as 'Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas'? (Q145)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Stringer
Explanation: Stringer refers to Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas.
Question 146: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Beat Reporting'? (Q146)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Focused journalism
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Beat Reporting is used for Focused journalism.
Question 147: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'In-depth inquiry'? (Q147)
- A Dateline
- B Investigative Journalism
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Investigative Journalism is a key element of In-depth inquiry.
Question 148: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Editorial' refer to? (Q148)
- A Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- D Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
Explanation: 'Editorial' is defined as: Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board.
Question 149: Which journalism concept is described as 'Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors'? (Q149)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Proofreading
Explanation: Proofreading refers to Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors.
Question 150: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Sub-Editor'? (Q150)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Gatekeeper in newsroom
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Sub-Editor is used for Gatekeeper in newsroom.