PRSA APR EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| PRSA ACCREDITATION IN PUBLIC
RELATIONS (APR) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 350
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
Your new employee forgot to get an intern to sign a release form for her
photo for the annual report. He also secretly recorded a phone
conversation with a client that he was afraid would turn confrontational.
As you debate whether to keep this employee in your agency, you have
him write an essay on which of the following torts? Choose 2.
A) Public disclosure
B) False Light
C) Intrusion
D) Appropriation - Correct Answer - Correct answer - C & D.
Secretly recording a conversation is a violation of intrusion and using a
person's image or name without their permission is Appropriation.
You are the public relations manager at an active adult community
reporting to the community's developer. The community is about to
announce an expansion, which shows growth, and is intended to drive
awareness of available lots. Your VP would like to share this news via
the company's blog and Facebook page. What are the benefits of using
these information channels?
A) Actively engage stakeholders to create a conversation
B) Reach a broad audience
C) Third part credibility
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,D) The results are easily measured - Correct Answer - A and D
Social media is the only marketing platform that allows you to engage
and interact with your consumers - it's a two-way relationship
The results are measurable, and practitioners can take immediate action
to spot trends and re-align campaigns
You work for a major multinational corporation which has just
implemented a new salary and bonus administration program. The
director of compensation calls you into his office and lets you know that
the calculations allow management to receive a bonus but based on the
formula, the manufacturing employees did not earn a bonus. He wants
you to put a "spin" on this scenario for the communications plan. The
scenario best demonstrates which ethical principles of public relations
practices. Choose two.
A) Avoid conflicts of interest.
B) Do not damage the reputation of others.
C) Use honesty and integrity as your guide.
D) Ensure accuracy and truth.
E) Deal fairly with all publics. - Correct Answer - C and D.
As the public affairs officer for a military installation, you must be fully
informed about both state and federal open access legislation. If you are
searching for information and meeting notes from a government agency
meeting, you would use which of the following to obtain access to those
records:
A) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
B) Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
C) Freedom of Information Act of 1966
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,D) 1996 Electronic Freedom of Information Act - Correct Answer - C.
You are the Public Relations Manager for a company that is contracted
by the Federal Government. The National Sales Manager has asked that
the company website be updated to include testimonials and quotes from
various departments in the organization, customers and potential clients,
and affiliated membership organization partners. You agree and begin to
gather quotes directly from sales team members and management;
however, your third party affiliates tell you to just pull from their
website. Which of the following protects the right to include such
information?
A) Freedom of Information Act
B) First Amendment
C) Commercial Speech
D) Copyright Protection
E) Consent - Correct Answer - E
You are the public relations manager for a local cafe called Sunset Cove.
Recently, one of your employees made a culturally insensitive statement
on his personal social media which lists the cafe. As different protests
are emerging around the area, you quickly speak with the restaurant
owner and express a timely statement should be made to protect the
reputation of the establishment. Of the typical 12 functions of public
relations which does this situation fall under (choose 2):
A) Internal communication
B) Trusted counsel
C) Crisis communication
D) External communication
E) Community relations - Correct Answer – C and D
pg. 3
, You lead PR for the City of Chicago. On Monday following a week of
intense protests due to racial injustice, you are tasked with sharing
exactly what happened and the immediate steps the city is taking as a
result of the protests. Of the four classic models of PR, which one are
you practicing?
A) Press agentry / publicity
B) Public information
C) Two-way asymmetrical
D) Two-way symmetrical - Correct Answer - B
John was asked by his manager to send out an email highlighting the
quarter of positive growth to all the stakeholders for their organization.
Identify which group is the stakeholder audience John should be
emailing.
A) Customers who've recently bought items
B) Upper Management (CEO, CEO, CIO, etc)
C) The Board of Directors
D) Department Heads - Correct Answer - C
You are a communications director for a college. College leadership
tasks you with creating a social media campaign, providing little time to
conduct research and prepare a proper PR plan. You inform leadership
that you need another day to prepare an actual plan. In what PR function
are you serving? Select one option.
A) Building trust with co-workers by providing internal communication
B) Advising or providing counsel to leadership
C) Providing issues management to the team
pg. 4
2026 TEST BANK| PRSA ACCREDITATION IN PUBLIC
RELATIONS (APR) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 350
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
Your new employee forgot to get an intern to sign a release form for her
photo for the annual report. He also secretly recorded a phone
conversation with a client that he was afraid would turn confrontational.
As you debate whether to keep this employee in your agency, you have
him write an essay on which of the following torts? Choose 2.
A) Public disclosure
B) False Light
C) Intrusion
D) Appropriation - Correct Answer - Correct answer - C & D.
Secretly recording a conversation is a violation of intrusion and using a
person's image or name without their permission is Appropriation.
You are the public relations manager at an active adult community
reporting to the community's developer. The community is about to
announce an expansion, which shows growth, and is intended to drive
awareness of available lots. Your VP would like to share this news via
the company's blog and Facebook page. What are the benefits of using
these information channels?
A) Actively engage stakeholders to create a conversation
B) Reach a broad audience
C) Third part credibility
pg. 1
,D) The results are easily measured - Correct Answer - A and D
Social media is the only marketing platform that allows you to engage
and interact with your consumers - it's a two-way relationship
The results are measurable, and practitioners can take immediate action
to spot trends and re-align campaigns
You work for a major multinational corporation which has just
implemented a new salary and bonus administration program. The
director of compensation calls you into his office and lets you know that
the calculations allow management to receive a bonus but based on the
formula, the manufacturing employees did not earn a bonus. He wants
you to put a "spin" on this scenario for the communications plan. The
scenario best demonstrates which ethical principles of public relations
practices. Choose two.
A) Avoid conflicts of interest.
B) Do not damage the reputation of others.
C) Use honesty and integrity as your guide.
D) Ensure accuracy and truth.
E) Deal fairly with all publics. - Correct Answer - C and D.
As the public affairs officer for a military installation, you must be fully
informed about both state and federal open access legislation. If you are
searching for information and meeting notes from a government agency
meeting, you would use which of the following to obtain access to those
records:
A) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
B) Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
C) Freedom of Information Act of 1966
pg. 2
,D) 1996 Electronic Freedom of Information Act - Correct Answer - C.
You are the Public Relations Manager for a company that is contracted
by the Federal Government. The National Sales Manager has asked that
the company website be updated to include testimonials and quotes from
various departments in the organization, customers and potential clients,
and affiliated membership organization partners. You agree and begin to
gather quotes directly from sales team members and management;
however, your third party affiliates tell you to just pull from their
website. Which of the following protects the right to include such
information?
A) Freedom of Information Act
B) First Amendment
C) Commercial Speech
D) Copyright Protection
E) Consent - Correct Answer - E
You are the public relations manager for a local cafe called Sunset Cove.
Recently, one of your employees made a culturally insensitive statement
on his personal social media which lists the cafe. As different protests
are emerging around the area, you quickly speak with the restaurant
owner and express a timely statement should be made to protect the
reputation of the establishment. Of the typical 12 functions of public
relations which does this situation fall under (choose 2):
A) Internal communication
B) Trusted counsel
C) Crisis communication
D) External communication
E) Community relations - Correct Answer – C and D
pg. 3
, You lead PR for the City of Chicago. On Monday following a week of
intense protests due to racial injustice, you are tasked with sharing
exactly what happened and the immediate steps the city is taking as a
result of the protests. Of the four classic models of PR, which one are
you practicing?
A) Press agentry / publicity
B) Public information
C) Two-way asymmetrical
D) Two-way symmetrical - Correct Answer - B
John was asked by his manager to send out an email highlighting the
quarter of positive growth to all the stakeholders for their organization.
Identify which group is the stakeholder audience John should be
emailing.
A) Customers who've recently bought items
B) Upper Management (CEO, CEO, CIO, etc)
C) The Board of Directors
D) Department Heads - Correct Answer - C
You are a communications director for a college. College leadership
tasks you with creating a social media campaign, providing little time to
conduct research and prepare a proper PR plan. You inform leadership
that you need another day to prepare an actual plan. In what PR function
are you serving? Select one option.
A) Building trust with co-workers by providing internal communication
B) Advising or providing counsel to leadership
C) Providing issues management to the team
pg. 4
