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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Mass Media in Journalism (BMM Journalism) .
| 101. |
A ____________r works in a print or broadcast journalism newsroom |
| A. | Developmental Editor |
| B. | Content Editor |
| C. | other |
| D. | desk editor |
| Answer» D. desk editor | |
| 102. |
_______________________ is a very important element of producing a great written document, and it takes a great deal of knowledge and patience to proofread a document effectively. |
| A. | Proofreading |
| B. | publication |
| C. | Captioning photos |
| D. | copy editor |
| Answer» A. Proofreading | |
| 103. |
______________ is an important part of journalism. |
| A. | Proofreading |
| B. | Decorators |
| C. | Design |
| D. | Captioning photos |
| Answer» D. Captioning photos | |
| 104. |
A person who edits a copy of a story is called an e__________________. |
| A. | Developmental Editor |
| B. | other |
| C. | Editor |
| D. | Content Editor |
| Answer» C. Editor | |
| 105. |
An editor supervises the reporters and improves his reports for _________________. |
| A. | Design |
| B. | Proofreading |
| C. | Captioning photos |
| D. | publication |
| Answer» D. publication | |
| 106. |
_______________ is a person who collects reports from reporters and prepares the report to publish or broadcast. |
| A. | Sub-editor |
| B. | Developmental Editor |
| C. | Content Editor |
| D. | Acquisition Editor |
| Answer» A. Sub-editor | |
| 107. |
____________________ is a downloadable image organiser from Google which also features some basic photo editing options. |
| A. | Other |
| B. | Premiere |
| C. | CorelDraw |
| D. | Picasa |
| Answer» D. Picasa | |
| 108. |
The primary concern of the___________ in the organizational chart of his newspaper is, of course, the editorial department. |
| A. | Other |
| B. | copy editor |
| C. | Content Editor |
| D. | Developmental Editor |
| Answer» B. copy editor | |
| 109. |
In word processing and desktop publishing, ____________ refers to the arrangement of text and graphics. |
| A. | Caption |
| B. | Writing |
| C. | layout |
| D. | Design |
| Answer» C. layout | |
| 110. |
_____________ is a combination of art and craft. |
| A. | layout |
| B. | News telling |
| C. | Writing |
| D. | publication |
| Answer» C. Writing | |
| 111. |
_______________are the ones picking up the books for a publisher, and the go-to for the author while prepping a book for publication. |
| A. | Sports Editor |
| B. | Developmental Editor |
| C. | Content Editor |
| D. | Acquisition Editor |
| Answer» D. Acquisition Editor | |
| 112. |
____________ are best with non-fiction writing, but can be hired by fiction writers. |
| A. | Acquisition Editor |
| B. | Developmental Editor |
| C. | Sports Editor |
| D. | Content Editor |
| Answer» B. Developmental Editor | |
| 113. |
___________________, the one overlooking all the plot, characterization, voice, and setting. |
| A. | Content Editor |
| B. | Acquisition Editor |
| C. | Developmental Editor |
| D. | Sports Editor |
| Answer» A. Content Editor | |
| 114. |
The _____________ specializes in grammar, punctualization, fact-checking, spelling, and formatting. |
| A. | copy editor |
| B. | Content Editor |
| C. | Acquisition Editor |
| D. | Sports Editor |
| Answer» A. copy editor | |
| 115. |
_______________ are employed by the small – medium publishers, and self-published authors. |
| A. | Content Editor |
| B. | Line Editor |
| C. | copy editor |
| D. | Acquisition Editor |
| Answer» B. Line Editor | |
| 116. |
A ______________ is the one who goes over your MS after an editor. |
| A. | Line Editor |
| B. | Acquisition Editor |
| C. | copy editor |
| D. | proofreader |
| Answer» D. proofreader | |
| 117. |
_____________ makes sure a piece of writing is accurate, clear and correct. |
| A. | Other |
| B. | proofreader |
| C. | Copyediting |
| D. | Line Editor |
| Answer» C. Copyediting | |
| 118. |
Technically balance comes in____________ general flavors |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 119. |
Which of these is not part of a standard copy? |
| A. | Headline |
| B. | Strap |
| C. | Quotes |
| D. | Press note |
| Answer» D. Press note | |
| 120. |
What is the purpose of a nutgraf? |
| A. | It acts as an inverted pyramid |
| B. | Explains context of a story |
| C. | It is a conclusion for the whole story |
| D. | Depicting data visually |
| Answer» B. Explains context of a story | |
| 121. |
Which of these aspects enhances the flow of a story? |
| A. | Having a clear beginning, middle and end |
| B. | Using statistics and figures |
| C. | Not using statistics or figures |
| D. | Jumping from one concept to the next |
| Answer» A. Having a clear beginning, middle and end | |
| 122. |
Which of these types of stories may get minimum coverage in a tabloid but greater focus in a broadsheet? |
| A. | Relationship stories |
| B. | Political stories |
| C. | Sports stories |
| D. | Entertainment stories |
| Answer» B. Political stories | |
| 123. |
Which of these is not one of the basic objectives of layout? |
| A. | Unity |
| B. | Balance |
| C. | Contrast |
| D. | Repetition |
| Answer» D. Repetition | |
| 124. |
Which of these facts are true? |
| A. | Body copy, headline and byline have the same typeface |
| B. | Typeface and font are the same |
| C. | Fonts must be easily readable |
| D. | Serif fonts have even width |
| Answer» C. Fonts must be easily readable | |
| 125. |
Which of these are not the responsibilities of a Chief Sub-Editor? |
| A. | Heads a section of the newspaper |
| B. | Selects local and national news |
| C. | Quality control |
| D. | Prevent defamation |
| Answer» A. Heads a section of the newspaper | |
| 126. |
Which of these tasks are assigned to a copy editor? |
| A. | Correcting grammar |
| B. | Distribution |
| C. | Administrative work |
| D. | Checking legality |
| Answer» A. Correcting grammar | |
| 127. |
Which of these is not the feature of an editorial? |
| A. | It is written by the staff of the publication |
| B. | It reflects the opinion of the individual |
| C. | It doesn’t feature many quotes |
| D. | It can feature statistics |
| Answer» B. It reflects the opinion of the individual | |
| 128. |
Which of these is not a basic function of a stylesheet? |
| A. | Ensuring stylistic consistency and uniformity |
| B. | Listing matters related to abbreviations and spelling |
| C. | Ensuring ethical choice of images |
| D. | Understanding the house style |
| Answer» C. Ensuring ethical choice of images | |
| 129. |
Which of these is not a basic function of proofreading? |
| A. | To detect surface level errors |
| B. | Basic editing |
| C. | Using symbols to mark changes |
| D. | To design a copy |
| Answer» D. To design a copy | |
| 130. |
Which of these could be a possible tabloid headline? |
| A. | Covid-19: Surge in north, central India; schools closed, night curfew back |
| B. | "I wasn't kind," says Will Smith to Fresh Prince co-star |
| C. | Manchester United say systems hit by cyber attack |
| D. | Leisure travel to pick up this festive season: Survey |
| Answer» B. "I wasn't kind," says Will Smith to Fresh Prince co-star | |
| 131. |
Which of these is not considered hard news? |
| A. | Business |
| B. | Health |
| C. | Transport |
| D. | Entertainment |
| Answer» D. Entertainment | |
| 132. |
Which of these is not a news value? |
| A. | Proximity |
| B. | Impact |
| C. | Novelty |
| D. | Objectivity |
| Answer» D. Objectivity | |
| 133. |
Which of these is not a type of writing? |
| A. | Expository |
| B. | Narrative |
| C. | Accurate |
| D. | Persuasive |
| Answer» C. Accurate | |
| 134. |
Which of these types of headlines are used for historic events? |
| A. | Slammer |
| B. | Kicker |
| C. | Banner |
| D. | Hammer |
| Answer» C. Banner | |
| 135. |
Which of these is not a function of a deck? |
| A. | To establish a connect between reader and editor |
| B. | Second layer of information |
| C. | Attract audience attention |
| D. | Visually more interesting than plain text |
| Answer» A. To establish a connect between reader and editor | |
| 136. |
Which of these elements does not feature on the front page of a newspaper? |
| A. | Anchor copy |
| B. | Lead copy |
| C. | Story briefs |
| D. | Editorial |
| Answer» D. Editorial | |
| 137. |
Which of these is a function of a jumphead? |
| A. | Headline indicating continued portion of a story |
| B. | To indicate a lighter read |
| C. | A type of lead headline |
| D. | Headline similar to kicker |
| Answer» A. Headline indicating continued portion of a story | |
| 138. |
Which is the style of capitalisation where the first word and major words are capitalised? |
| A. | Upstyle |
| B. | Downstyle |
| C. | Jumphead |
| D. | Kicker |
| Answer» A. Upstyle | |
| 139. |
Which of these headlines uses mixed coding? |
| A. | Canada's largest city is going into lockdown for 28 days |
| B. | Real-life instance of jugaad |
| C. | WHO recommends against using remdesivir to treat Covid-19 |
| D. | Venice to bring back entry fee for daytrippers to combat overtourism |
| Answer» B. Real-life instance of jugaad | |
| 140. |
What is an epaper? |
| A. | Digital website of a newspaper |
| B. | Digital copy of a newspaper |
| C. | A type of research paper |
| D. | Different from the print newspaper |
| Answer» B. Digital copy of a newspaper | |
| 141. |
Which of these would be a good source of news for a health story? |
| A. | BMC commissioner |
| B. | School principal |
| C. | Traffic police |
| D. | Income tax commissioner |
| Answer» A. BMC commissioner | |
| 142. |
Which of these is not a wire agency? |
| A. | AP |
| B. | AFP |
| C. | Reuters |
| D. | Times of India |
| Answer» D. Times of India | |
| 143. |
To which mechanical appliance does the wire agency owe its name to? |
| A. | Telephone |
| B. | Telegraph |
| C. | Cell phone |
| D. | Computer |
| Answer» B. Telegraph | |
| 144. |
Which kind of stories usually have an inverted pyramid? |
| A. | News stories |
| B. | Feature stories |
| C. | Travel stories |
| D. | Reviews |
| Answer» A. News stories | |
| 145. |
What is a grid? |
| A. | A format to structure content |
| B. | Software to design page |
| C. | Editing tool |
| D. | News value |
| Answer» A. A format to structure content | |
| 146. |
What is a mock-up of a page known as? |
| A. | Dummy |
| B. | Grid |
| C. | Photoshop |
| D. | Rulers |
| Answer» A. Dummy | |
| 147. |
Which of these factors is not important while choosing a visual? |
| A. | Framing |
| B. | Cropping |
| C. | Subject contrast |
| D. | Typeface |
| Answer» D. Typeface | |
| 148. |
Which of these statements about captions is incorrect? |
| A. | They should avoid ambiguity |
| B. | They should be repetitive |
| C. | They should explain the photo |
| D. | They should be concise |
| Answer» B. They should be repetitive | |
| 149. |
What does institutional ethics refer to? |
| A. | Ethics of the place you work for |
| B. | Your personal ethics |
| C. | Ethics of the Press Council |
| D. | Ethics of journalism school |
| Answer» A. Ethics of the place you work for | |
| 150. |
Publishing what you feel is good is referred to as |
| A. | Utilitarianism |
| B. | Hedonism |
| C. | Categorical Imperative |
| D. | Golden Mean |
| Answer» B. Hedonism | |
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