Question 1

When it comes to a professional interview, ______ is essential.

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation 
B)  patience 
C)  charisma 
D)  focus 
A)  preparation 
B)  patience 
C)  charisma 
D)  focus

Question 2

If a source says you can't record the interview, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain that you want to record the material to make sure you get things right 
B)  tell them you're going to do it anyway 
C)  record it without telling them 
D)  don't record it 
A)  explain that you want to record the material to make sure you get things right 
B)  tell them you're going to do it anyway 
C)  record it without telling them 
D)  don't record it

Question 3

In some cases, a person is a big deal in a trade or field but hasn't gotten a lot of attention in mainstream newspapers or magazines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Did you approve the plan?" is an example of a(n) ______ question.

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended 
B)  closed-ended 
C)  leading 
D)  loaded 
A)  open-ended 
B)  closed-ended 
C)  leading 
D)  loaded

Question 5

When it comes to a professional interview, preparation is not essential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you need quick information from a source that is notoriously hard to reach, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple exchange of emails, texts, tweets, or other digital contacts can make your life a lot easier 
B)  you should look for another source 
C)  a phone interview is the best choice 
D)  stop everything until you can meet them in person 
A)  a simple exchange of emails, texts, tweets, or other digital contacts can make your life a lot easier 
B)  you should look for another source 
C)  a phone interview is the best choice 
D)  stop everything until you can meet them in person

Question 7

It is rare to find biographies of staff members on an organization's website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What should you do if in the process of answering Question 1, the source answers Questions 2 and 3?

Accepted Answer

If you ask Question 1 and in the process

Question 9

Conducting the interview at your subject's home base is recommended because it can keep them more relaxed and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  allow them to dress the way they want 
B)  prevent coworkers from eavesdropping 
C)  keep expenses down 
D)  allow you to do some observing 
A)  allow them to dress the way they want 
B)  prevent coworkers from eavesdropping 
C)  keep expenses down 
D)  allow you to do some observing

Question 10

Your source will likely have some presence on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social media 
B)  broadcast media 
C)  newspapers 
D)  trade journals 
A)  social media 
B)  broadcast media 
C)  newspapers 
D)  trade journals

Question 11

Before you start the interview, ask the source whether ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are familiar with your work 
B)  they like your outfit 
C)  they can hear you 
D)  you can record it 
A)  they are familiar with your work 
B)  they like your outfit 
C)  they can hear you 
D)  you can record it

Question 12

When a source has time to create a message, that message will most likely be just as genuine as an initial response given during a live interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When you start your interview, it is best to be laidback in your approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your source will most likely not have a presence on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many companies provide miniature ______ on their staff members, especially those in the upper echelons of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  articles 
B)  newspapers 
C)  biographies 
D)  newsletters 
A)  articles 
B)  newspapers 
C)  biographies 
D)  newsletters

Question 16

When you start your interview, it is best to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be conservative in your tone 
B)  be as casual as possible right away 
C)  pay no attention to courtesy titles 
D)  refer to them by nickname 
A)  be conservative in your tone 
B)  be as casual as possible right away 
C)  pay no attention to courtesy titles 
D)  refer to them by nickname

Question 17

Most print-style products have their archives digitized, making them easy to access online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How can silence help during an interview?

Accepted Answer

After you ask a good, probing

Question 19

How can you tell if a broadcaster is a rookie?

Accepted Answer

A)  They mutter things like "uh-huh." 
B)  They make eye contact with their source. 
C)  They cock an eyebrow to redirect their source. 
D)  They parrot what their source says. 
A)  They mutter things like "uh-huh." 
B)  They make eye contact with their source. 
C)  They cock an eyebrow to redirect their source. 
D)  They parrot what their source says.

Question 20

One of the best places to get information about an interview subject is from other people who know your source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When it comes to a professional interview, ______ is essential.

If a source says you can't record the interview, ______.

In some cases, a person is a big deal in a trade or field but hasn't gotten a lot of attention in mainstream newspapers or magazines.

"Did you approve the plan?" is an example of a(n) ______ question.

When it comes to a professional interview, preparation is not essential.

When you need quick information from a source that is notoriously hard to reach, ______.

It is rare to find biographies of staff members on an organization's website.

What should you do if in the process of answering Question 1, the source answers Questions 2 and 3?

Conducting the interview at your subject's home base is recommended because it can keep them more relaxed and ______.

Your source will likely have some presence on ______.

Before you start the interview, ask the source whether ______.

When a source has time to create a message, that message will most likely be just as genuine as an initial response given during a live interview.

When you start your interview, it is best to be laidback in your approach.

Your source will most likely not have a presence on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Many companies provide miniature ______ on their staff members, especially those in the upper echelons of the organization.

When you start your interview, it is best to ______.

Most print-style products have their archives digitized, making them easy to access online.

How can silence help during an interview?

How can you tell if a broadcaster is a rookie?

One of the best places to get information about an interview subject is from other people who know your source.

Know Your Audience

Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters

Exam 5: Interviewing

When it comes to a professional interview, ______ is essential.

If a source says you can't record the interview, ______.

In some cases, a person is a big deal in a trade or field but hasn't gotten a lot of attention in mainstream newspapers or magazines.

"Did you approve the plan?" is an example of a(n) ______ question.

When it comes to a professional interview, preparation is not essential.

When you need quick information from a source that is notoriously hard to reach, ______.

It is rare to find biographies of staff members on an organization's website.

What should you do if in the process of answering Question 1, the source answers Questions 2 and 3?

Conducting the interview at your subject's home base is recommended because it can keep them more relaxed and ______.

Your source will likely have some presence on ______.

Before you start the interview, ask the source whether ______.

When a source has time to create a message, that message will most likely be just as genuine as an initial response given during a live interview.

When you start your interview, it is best to be laidback in your approach.

Your source will most likely not have a presence on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Many companies provide miniature ______ on their staff members, especially those in the upper echelons of the organization.

When you start your interview, it is best to ______.

Most print-style products have their archives digitized, making them easy to access online.

How can silence help during an interview?

How can you tell if a broadcaster is a rookie?

One of the best places to get information about an interview subject is from other people who know your source.

Know Your Audience

Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters