JOURNALISM EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Journalism is the practice of:
A. Gathering, writing, and reporting news
B. Manufacturing products
C. Conducting medical procedures
D. Designing buildings
Answer: A
Rationale: Journalism involves collecting and presenting information to the public.
2. The main purpose of journalism is to:
A. Inform, educate, and entertain the public
B. Increase confusion
C. Eliminate communication
D. Promote rumors
Answer: A
Rationale: Journalism provides information and awareness.
3. A journalist’s primary responsibility is to:
A. Report accurate and fair information
B. Spread misinformation
C. Promote personal opinions only
D. Ignore facts
Answer: A
Rationale: Accuracy and fairness are key journalism principles.
4. News refers to:
A. Information about recent events
B. Fictional stories only
C. Advertising only
D. Entertainment only
Answer: A
Rationale: News covers current and relevant events.
5. The “5 Ws and 1 H” in journalism are:
A. Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
, B. Work, Wait, Write, Win, Watch, and Help
C. Words, Weather, Writing, Wonder, Hope, and History
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Rationale: These questions guide complete reporting.
6. Objectivity in journalism means:
A. Reporting without bias
B. Sharing opinions only
C. Ignoring evidence
D. Promoting rumors
Answer: A
Rationale: Objectivity ensures fairness and balance.
7. A headline is used to:
A. Summarize and attract attention to a story
B. Replace the article entirely
C. Provide advertisements only
D. List references only
Answer: A
Rationale: Headlines capture readers’ interest.
8. Investigative journalism focuses on:
A. In-depth examination of important issues
B. Entertainment stories only
C. Sports updates only
D. Weather reporting only
Answer: A
Rationale: Investigative journalism uncovers hidden information.
9. Editorials are:
A. Opinion articles written by editors
B. Financial reports
C. Scientific studies
D. Legal documents
Answer: A
Rationale: Editorials express viewpoints and opinions.
10. A feature story is:
A. A detailed human-interest article
, B. A legal contract
C. A product advertisement
D. A sports schedule
Answer: A
Rationale: Feature stories provide in-depth storytelling.
11. Ethical journalism requires:
A. Honesty and integrity
B. Deception
C. Bias
D. Rumor spreading
Answer: A
Rationale: Ethics build trust and credibility.
12. Plagiarism in journalism means:
A. Using another person’s work without credit
B. Conducting interviews
C. Reporting facts
D. Writing editorials
Answer: A
Rationale: Plagiarism violates professional ethics.
13. A source in journalism is:
A. Person or document providing information
B. Printing equipment
C. Newsroom furniture
D. A camera only
Answer: A
Rationale: Sources provide information for stories.
14. Anonymous sources are used when:
A. Protection of identity is necessary
B. Journalists lack information
C. Advertising is needed
D. Stories are fictional
Answer: A
Rationale: Confidentiality may protect sources from harm.
15. The lead paragraph in a news story:
A. Introduces the most important information
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Journalism is the practice of:
A. Gathering, writing, and reporting news
B. Manufacturing products
C. Conducting medical procedures
D. Designing buildings
Answer: A
Rationale: Journalism involves collecting and presenting information to the public.
2. The main purpose of journalism is to:
A. Inform, educate, and entertain the public
B. Increase confusion
C. Eliminate communication
D. Promote rumors
Answer: A
Rationale: Journalism provides information and awareness.
3. A journalist’s primary responsibility is to:
A. Report accurate and fair information
B. Spread misinformation
C. Promote personal opinions only
D. Ignore facts
Answer: A
Rationale: Accuracy and fairness are key journalism principles.
4. News refers to:
A. Information about recent events
B. Fictional stories only
C. Advertising only
D. Entertainment only
Answer: A
Rationale: News covers current and relevant events.
5. The “5 Ws and 1 H” in journalism are:
A. Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
, B. Work, Wait, Write, Win, Watch, and Help
C. Words, Weather, Writing, Wonder, Hope, and History
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Rationale: These questions guide complete reporting.
6. Objectivity in journalism means:
A. Reporting without bias
B. Sharing opinions only
C. Ignoring evidence
D. Promoting rumors
Answer: A
Rationale: Objectivity ensures fairness and balance.
7. A headline is used to:
A. Summarize and attract attention to a story
B. Replace the article entirely
C. Provide advertisements only
D. List references only
Answer: A
Rationale: Headlines capture readers’ interest.
8. Investigative journalism focuses on:
A. In-depth examination of important issues
B. Entertainment stories only
C. Sports updates only
D. Weather reporting only
Answer: A
Rationale: Investigative journalism uncovers hidden information.
9. Editorials are:
A. Opinion articles written by editors
B. Financial reports
C. Scientific studies
D. Legal documents
Answer: A
Rationale: Editorials express viewpoints and opinions.
10. A feature story is:
A. A detailed human-interest article
, B. A legal contract
C. A product advertisement
D. A sports schedule
Answer: A
Rationale: Feature stories provide in-depth storytelling.
11. Ethical journalism requires:
A. Honesty and integrity
B. Deception
C. Bias
D. Rumor spreading
Answer: A
Rationale: Ethics build trust and credibility.
12. Plagiarism in journalism means:
A. Using another person’s work without credit
B. Conducting interviews
C. Reporting facts
D. Writing editorials
Answer: A
Rationale: Plagiarism violates professional ethics.
13. A source in journalism is:
A. Person or document providing information
B. Printing equipment
C. Newsroom furniture
D. A camera only
Answer: A
Rationale: Sources provide information for stories.
14. Anonymous sources are used when:
A. Protection of identity is necessary
B. Journalists lack information
C. Advertising is needed
D. Stories are fictional
Answer: A
Rationale: Confidentiality may protect sources from harm.
15. The lead paragraph in a news story:
A. Introduces the most important information
