Question 1

The Fifth Amendment has to do with freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is required to prove libel?

Accepted Answer

The individual alleging libel must be clearly identifiable in the potentially libelous material. The information must be sent to someone other than the person who claims to be libeled. In the United States, the law dictates that the plaintiff must prove the statement is false in order to win a libel suit. The statements must serve to damage the plaintiff's reputation. Although the standards of fault vary based on a number of variables, private individuals usually must show that the defendant acted in a negligent manner. In the case of public figures, the standard is much higher and usually referred to as actual malice.

Question 3

Which of the following provides a halfway point for copyright owners who wish to see their work used but only in certain ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  fair use 
B)  creative commons 
C)  identification 
D)  permission 
A)  fair use 
B)  creative commons 
C)  identification 
D)  permission B

Question 4

Fighting words, threats, false advertising, and criminal solicitation are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sometimes protected by the U.S. Constitution 
B)  protected by the U.S. Constitution 
C)  not protected by the U.S. Constitution 
D)  protected by the Declaration of Independence 
A)  sometimes protected by the U.S. Constitution 
B)  protected by the U.S. Constitution 
C)  not protected by the U.S. Constitution 
D)  protected by the Declaration of Independence

Question 5

What is the ultimate defense against a libel suit?

Accepted Answer

A)  truth 
B)  privilege 
C)  hyperbole and opinion 
D)  defamation 
A)  truth 
B)  privilege 
C)  hyperbole and opinion 
D)  defamation

Question 6

The easiest and simplest way to avoid a problem with copyrights is to use the work to generate a profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ______ Amendment is often viewed as the foundation upon which all the rights and responsibilities of the media reside.

Accepted Answer

A)  Third 
B)  First 
C)  Fifth 
D)  Second 
A)  Third 
B)  First 
C)  Fifth 
D)  Second

Question 8

You can libel someone in a press release, in an advertisement, on a blog post, through a tweet, on a television report, and many other places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In cases of libel, the statements do not have to damage the plaintiff's reputation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The United States licenses people who wish to disseminate information, and as such, the law makes demarcation between professional and amateur journalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the key legal defenses against libel?

Accepted Answer

Truth, privilege, hy

Question 12

The most valuable commodity in the field of media is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  connections 
B)  money 
C)  technology 
D)  comprehension 
A)  connections 
B)  money 
C)  technology 
D)  comprehension

Question 13

When someone disseminates inaccurate information in a mass media outlet, which form of libel has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  identification 
B)  publication 
C)  falsity 
D)  defamation 
A)  identification 
B)  publication 
C)  falsity 
D)  defamation

Question 14

Which of the following is a misconception regarding the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  anyone can stop you from publishing what you want 
B)  the law applies only to professional media 
C)  freedom of the press does not protect you from ramifications 
D)  the rights established in the First Amendment are not absolute 
A)  anyone can stop you from publishing what you want 
B)  the law applies only to professional media 
C)  freedom of the press does not protect you from ramifications 
D)  the rights established in the First Amendment are not absolute

Question 15

Which of the following would be able to claim fair use on a copyright and most likely win in a court case?

Accepted Answer

A)  news outlets 
B)  advertisers 
C)  public relations firms 
D)  photographers 
A)  news outlets 
B)  advertisers 
C)  public relations firms 
D)  photographers

Question 16

There are no categorical limitations regarding the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Absolute privilege allows officials to make statements in their official roles without fear of libel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The First Amendment does not protect all forms of expression, despite its broad interpretation by many courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Excerpting large sections of previously published materials without citing the material directly can lead to allegations of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation 
B)  libel 
C)  plagiarism 
D)  malice 
A)  defamation 
B)  libel 
C)  plagiarism 
D)  malice

Question 20

What are some key issues in ethics that all media professionals need to consider?

Accepted Answer

All media outlets must strive for trust

The Fifth Amendment has to do with freedom of expression.

What is required to prove libel?

Which of the following provides a halfway point for copyright owners who wish to see their work used but only in certain ways?

Fighting words, threats, false advertising, and criminal solicitation are ______.

What is the ultimate defense against a libel suit?

The easiest and simplest way to avoid a problem with copyrights is to use the work to generate a profit.

The ______ Amendment is often viewed as the foundation upon which all the rights and responsibilities of the media reside.

You can libel someone in a press release, in an advertisement, on a blog post, through a tweet, on a television report, and many other places.

In cases of libel, the statements do not have to damage the plaintiff's reputation.

The United States licenses people who wish to disseminate information, and as such, the law makes demarcation between professional and amateur journalists.

What are the key legal defenses against libel?

The most valuable commodity in the field of media is ______.

When someone disseminates inaccurate information in a mass media outlet, which form of libel has occurred?

Which of the following is a misconception regarding the First Amendment?

Which of the following would be able to claim fair use on a copyright and most likely win in a court case?

There are no categorical limitations regarding the First Amendment.

Absolute privilege allows officials to make statements in their official roles without fear of libel.

The First Amendment does not protect all forms of expression, despite its broad interpretation by many courts.

Excerpting large sections of previously published materials without citing the material directly can lead to allegations of ______.

What are some key issues in ethics that all media professionals need to consider?

Know Your Audience

Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters

Exam 8: Law and Ethics in Media Writing

The Fifth Amendment has to do with freedom of expression.

What is required to prove libel?

Which of the following provides a halfway point for copyright owners who wish to see their work used but only in certain ways?

Fighting words, threats, false advertising, and criminal solicitation are ______.

What is the ultimate defense against a libel suit?

The easiest and simplest way to avoid a problem with copyrights is to use the work to generate a profit.

The ______ Amendment is often viewed as the foundation upon which all the rights and responsibilities of the media reside.

You can libel someone in a press release, in an advertisement, on a blog post, through a tweet, on a television report, and many other places.

In cases of libel, the statements do not have to damage the plaintiff's reputation.

The United States licenses people who wish to disseminate information, and as such, the law makes demarcation between professional and amateur journalists.

What are the key legal defenses against libel?

The most valuable commodity in the field of media is ______.

When someone disseminates inaccurate information in a mass media outlet, which form of libel has occurred?

Which of the following is a misconception regarding the First Amendment?

Which of the following would be able to claim fair use on a copyright and most likely win in a court case?

There are no categorical limitations regarding the First Amendment.

Absolute privilege allows officials to make statements in their official roles without fear of libel.

The First Amendment does not protect all forms of expression, despite its broad interpretation by many courts.

Excerpting large sections of previously published materials without citing the material directly can lead to allegations of ______.

What are some key issues in ethics that all media professionals need to consider?

Know Your Audience

Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters