Journalism Practices & Newsroom Operations
All Questions for: Journalism Practices & Newsroom Operations
Question 251: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Specialized field'? (Q251)
- A Dateline
- B Beat Reporting
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Beat Reporting is a key element of Specialized field.
Question 252: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Investigative Journalism' refer to? (Q252)
- 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 253: Which journalism concept is described as 'Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board'? (Q253)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Editorial
Explanation: Editorial refers to Represents the official stance/opinion of the newspaper board.
Question 254: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Proofreading'? (Q254)
- 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 255: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Newsroom desk role'? (Q255)
- A Dateline
- B Sub-Editor
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Sub-Editor is a key element of Newsroom desk role.
Question 256: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Inverted Pyramid' refer to? (Q256)
- 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 257: Which journalism concept is described as 'Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story'? (Q257)
- 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 258: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Dateline'? (Q258)
- A News credit
- B Front paragraph
- C Story origin
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Dateline is used for Story origin.
Question 259: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Opening paragraph'? (Q259)
- A Dateline
- B Lead / Lede
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Lead / Lede is a key element of Opening paragraph.
Question 260: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Nut Graf' refer to? (Q260)
- 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 261: Which journalism concept is described as 'Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting'? (Q261)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Yellow Journalism
Explanation: Yellow Journalism refers to Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting.
Question 262: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Off the Record'? (Q262)
- 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 263: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Attribution rule'? (Q263)
- A Dateline
- B On the Record
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: On the Record is a key element of Attribution rule.
Question 264: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Embargo' refer to? (Q264)
- 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 265: Which journalism concept is described as 'Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas'? (Q265)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Stringer
Explanation: Stringer refers to Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas.
Question 266: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Beat Reporting'? (Q266)
- 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 267: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'In-depth inquiry'? (Q267)
- A Dateline
- B Investigative Journalism
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Investigative Journalism is a key element of In-depth inquiry.
Question 268: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Editorial' refer to? (Q268)
- 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 269: Which journalism concept is described as 'Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors'? (Q269)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Proofreading
Explanation: Proofreading refers to Checking text for typographical, grammatical, and layout errors.
Question 270: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Sub-Editor'? (Q270)
- 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.
Question 271: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'News structure'? (Q271)
- A Lead / Lede
- B Inverted Pyramid
- C Byline
- D Dateline
Explanation: Inverted Pyramid is a key element of News structure.
Question 272: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Byline' refer to? (Q272)
- A Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story
- B Puts most important 5Ws and 1H in the lead
- C Indicates where and when news was reported/filed
- D Captures key elements in 20-30 words
Explanation: 'Byline' is defined as: Gives the name of the reporter/author of the story.
Question 273: Which journalism concept is described as 'Indicates where and when news was reported/filed'? (Q273)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Lead / Lede
- D Dateline
Explanation: Dateline refers to Indicates where and when news was reported/filed.
Question 274: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Lead / Lede'? (Q274)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Front paragraph
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Lead / Lede is used for Front paragraph.
Question 275: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Core significance'? (Q275)
- A Dateline
- B Nut Graf
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Nut Graf is a key element of Core significance.
Question 276: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Yellow Journalism' refer to? (Q276)
- A Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting
- 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: 'Yellow Journalism' is defined as: Exaggerated headlines and unethical reporting.
Question 277: Which journalism concept is described as 'Information cannot be published or attributed to source'? (Q277)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Off the Record
Explanation: Off the Record refers to Information cannot be published or attributed to source.
Question 278: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'On the Record'? (Q278)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Official statement
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, On the Record is used for Official statement.
Question 279: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Release delay'? (Q279)
- A Dateline
- B Embargo
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Embargo is a key element of Release delay.
Question 280: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Stringer' refer to? (Q280)
- A Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas
- 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: 'Stringer' is defined as: Part-time correspondent covering specific local areas.
Question 281: Which journalism concept is described as 'In-depth reporting on a specific subject/institution (e.g., crime, politics)'? (Q281)
- 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 282: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Investigative Journalism'? (Q282)
- 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 283: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Opinion piece'? (Q283)
- A Dateline
- B Editorial
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Editorial is a key element of Opinion piece.
Question 284: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Proofreading' refer to? (Q284)
- 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 285: Which journalism concept is described as 'Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages'? (Q285)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Sub-Editor
Explanation: Sub-Editor refers to Edits reporter copy, writes headlines, and formats pages.
Question 286: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Inverted Pyramid'? (Q286)
- 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 287: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Writer identification'? (Q287)
- A Lead / Lede
- B Byline
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Dateline
Explanation: Byline is a key element of Writer identification.
Question 288: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Dateline' refer to? (Q288)
- 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 289: Which journalism concept is described as 'Captures key elements in 20-30 words'? (Q289)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Lead / Lede
Explanation: Lead / Lede refers to Captures key elements in 20-30 words.
Question 290: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Nut Graf'? (Q290)
- 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 291: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Sensationalism'? (Q291)
- A Dateline
- B Yellow Journalism
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Yellow Journalism is a key element of Sensationalism.
Question 292: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Off the Record' refer to? (Q292)
- 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 293: Which journalism concept is described as 'Information can be quoted directly with source name'? (Q293)
- 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 294: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Embargo'? (Q294)
- 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 295: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Freelance reporter'? (Q295)
- A Dateline
- B Stringer
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Stringer is a key element of Freelance reporter.
Question 296: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Beat Reporting' refer to? (Q296)
- 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 297: Which journalism concept is described as 'Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse'? (Q297)
- A Inverted Pyramid
- B Byline
- C Dateline
- D Investigative Journalism
Explanation: Investigative Journalism refers to Uncovering corruption, crime, or systemic abuse.
Question 298: What is the primary newsroom function of a 'Editorial'? (Q298)
- A News credit
- B Story origin
- C Unsigned opinion
- D Hard news writing
Explanation: In practical journalism, Editorial is used for Unsigned opinion.
Question 299: Which news writing or editing technique falls under the classification of 'Editing phase'? (Q299)
- A Dateline
- B Proofreading
- C Inverted Pyramid
- D Byline
Explanation: Proofreading is a key element of Editing phase.
Question 300: In newsroom terminology, what does the term 'Sub-Editor' refer to? (Q300)
- 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.