Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.
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1 | | Print journalism provides a level of depth, context and sheer information that television and radio newscasts can't supply. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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2 | | The goal of print journalists is to gather all the information and tell their story in a clear, compelling way; whereas, the goal of broadcast journalists is to provide brief information in an entertaining way. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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3 | | A sound bite (or SOT, for "sound on tape") is measured in seconds indicated by the TRT (or total running time). |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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4 | | The same proper, official-sounding writing used in print newswriting is used for broadcast newswriting. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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5 | | In broadcast newswriting you should round off complex numbers with words and phrases like "nearly," "more than" or "about." |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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6 | | Avoid using symbols in broadcast newswriting. Instead, use words like "percent," "dollar" and "at." |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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7 | | It is important to avoid natural sound when recording, so the listener can concentrate on the story. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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8 | | You should try to find the element in your story that connects with your audience. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | | In television news reporting, avoid too many details. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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10 | | A stand-up is a shot of the anchor talking into the camera live. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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11 | | When interviewing, you should spend some time off subject so your subject will relax. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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12 | | When interviewing, you should ask each of your prepared questions only once and record the subject's first reaction. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | | The Reader television news story format is being used when the anchor simply reads the script while looking at the camera. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | | In broadcast newswriting, use commas to indicate short pauses. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | | An actuality is the closing line where reporters say their names and station call letters. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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