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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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