Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.
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1 | | On a new beat, you should not worry about story ideas for a while, but rely on your editor to do this. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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2 | | Most publications develop guidelines dictating how reporters handle obituary information. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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3 | | When covering a fire, be sure to keep your distance from the fire itself. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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4 | | Crime stories are always written in inverted pyramid style. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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5 | | When covering crimes, be sure to include allegations of probable wrongdoing. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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6 | | When writing stories on homicides and assaults, be sure to include the circumstances of the incident, including weapons used, other clues, and suspected motive. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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7 | | It is normally all right for a reporter to discuss cases with jurors while a trial is going on. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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8 | | Felonies are serious crimes, such as murder or rape, and they have more severe punishments than misdemeanors. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | | When covering a meeting, you should start by doing research prior to the meeting. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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10 | | You should always wear a coat and tie or a dress to cover a meeting. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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11 | | All public meetings have some news tidbit to justify coverage. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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12 | | Politicians use press releases, news conferences and speeches to tell you what they want you to hear. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | | When writing an advance for a sporting event or game, you should include strategies that might affect the outcome. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | | When covering a sports beat, be sure to beef up your stories with plenty of statistics. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | | When covering a sports event, be sure to include play-by-play in your story. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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