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Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.

1
In what way are print and online stories similar?
A)size of images
B)number of columns
C)journalistic standards and reporting techniques
D)timeliness
2
The home page is very important. Which of the following should NOT go on the homepage?
A)the headline and summary of the lead story
B)important stories from other departments
C)the footer
D)the index (or navigation bar)
3
Which of the following is NOT a multimedia option that you could use for an online story?
A)Webcams and Webcasts
B)Podcasts
C)animated graphics
D)story summaries
4
You are working on a story about wild auto designs for the future. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
5
You are working on a story about country music singing styles. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
6
You are working on a story about a fine arts museum. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
7
How would you describe content convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting.
8
How would you describe newsroom convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting.
9
How would you describe newsgathering convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting by one journalist.
10
Which of the following are NOT interactive online story options?
A)Podcasts
B)online polls and quizzes
C)reader feedback and comments
D)live chats
11
Which of the following would NOT be online reader feedback and comment options?
A)editorials
B)interviews
C)blogs
D)Podcasts
12
Newsroom-related blogs allow reporters to do a number of things to enhance their stories. Which of the following should reporters of hard news stories NOT do?
A)discuss their stories
B)give their opinions of the story content
C)provide transcripts of interviews
D)add supplemental facts
13
Which of the following statements is NOT true about blogs?
A)Blogs are used only for news reporting.
B)Blogs may contain libelous comments.
C)Blog posts appear with the most recent postings on top.
D)The term blog is slang for Web log.
14
Chunking in online news reporting is defined as:
A)Correct: trying to use shorter sentences and shorter paragraphs, and breaking the story into smaller parts.
B)planning several short news stories for the same Web page.
C)putting the associated editorial on the same Web page as the news story.
D)wadding up the first paper draft and tossing it into the trash can.
15
Which of the following would NOT be a means to enhance your online story?
A)planning your story as one long, linear block of text
B)planning ways for your readers to interact using polls, reader feedback and live chats
C)using links to documents, blogs and opinion columns
D)using multimedia: audio, video, graphics and slideshows







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