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CMJN 2100 EXAM 2-
JOHNSON/AUBURN 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Podcasts - correct answer -On demand audio that a listener can
download and play
What is the role of a photo journalist? - correct answer -to take a
picture
Photographs carry power... - correct answer -because they
capture and document momentous events in history and images
help tell the events of the story
Photo essays - correct answer -a series of images/pictures that
offer a clear point of view on a subject or story
Defamation - correct answer -Libel that occurs based on written
info
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The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander
or libel.
Slander - correct answer -Libel that occurs on spoken words
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging
to a person's reputation.
Plaintiffs are responsible for - correct answer -the burden of proof
regarding claims of libel
Fault - correct answer -Plaintiffs must prove ______ before a
news organization can be held accountable for libel
Actual Malice - correct answer -Applies to public officials, figures
and limited-purpose public figures
Knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth
Shield Laws - correct answer -allow reporters to protect the
identity of their sources from state courts
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3 categories of privilege- Fair Report Privilege - correct answer -
Journalists can report anything said in official government
proceedings if they are defamatory
3 categories of privilege- Opinion Privilege - correct answer -Most
cases of opinion can't be considered libelous
3 categories of privilege- Fair comment and criticism - correct
answer -Can criticize performers, politicians, and matters of public
interest
4 categories of privacy - correct answer -Intrusion
Public Disclosure
False Light
Appropriation
Intrusion - correct answer -Trespassing, secret surveillance, and
misrepresentations
CMJN 2100 EXAM 2-
JOHNSON/AUBURN 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Podcasts - correct answer -On demand audio that a listener can
download and play
What is the role of a photo journalist? - correct answer -to take a
picture
Photographs carry power... - correct answer -because they
capture and document momentous events in history and images
help tell the events of the story
Photo essays - correct answer -a series of images/pictures that
offer a clear point of view on a subject or story
Defamation - correct answer -Libel that occurs based on written
info
, Page | 2
The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander
or libel.
Slander - correct answer -Libel that occurs on spoken words
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging
to a person's reputation.
Plaintiffs are responsible for - correct answer -the burden of proof
regarding claims of libel
Fault - correct answer -Plaintiffs must prove ______ before a
news organization can be held accountable for libel
Actual Malice - correct answer -Applies to public officials, figures
and limited-purpose public figures
Knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth
Shield Laws - correct answer -allow reporters to protect the
identity of their sources from state courts
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3 categories of privilege- Fair Report Privilege - correct answer -
Journalists can report anything said in official government
proceedings if they are defamatory
3 categories of privilege- Opinion Privilege - correct answer -Most
cases of opinion can't be considered libelous
3 categories of privilege- Fair comment and criticism - correct
answer -Can criticize performers, politicians, and matters of public
interest
4 categories of privacy - correct answer -Intrusion
Public Disclosure
False Light
Appropriation
Intrusion - correct answer -Trespassing, secret surveillance, and
misrepresentations
