Question 1

Match the radio terms with the descriptions.
-Tag line

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality. 
A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality. B

Question 2

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions.
-Assignment editor

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers. 
A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers. F

Question 3

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions.
-Wild sound

Accepted Answer

A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor. 
A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor. B

Question 4

Match the radio terms with the descriptions.
-Wraparound

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality. 
A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality.

Question 5

Radio production technology hasn't changed over the years. Radio is radio, with no visuals, no computers, just music, news and, of course, commercials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first rule for reporters and photographers covering dangerous breaking events is not to become part of the story; don't do something reckless that is going to get you hurt. And don't impede the work of police, firefighters or rescue workers; you have no "right" to be there, so stay out of the way (yet get the news).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the radio terms with the descriptions.
-In cue, out cue

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality. 
A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality.

Question 8

Why isn't "If it Bleeds, it Leads" good journalism?

Accepted Answer

The statement should be obvious in and o

Question 9

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece.
-Pan and zoom.

Accepted Answer

Panning is horizontal scanning of a scen

Question 10

Broadcast copywriters need to consistently follow the style of their news organization; not to do so could lead to confusion on the part of the producer, anchor or technical director (thus fouling up the newscast!).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece.
-False Reverse

Accepted Answer

Scenes that cause confusing visual disso

Question 12

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece.
-Cutaway

Accepted Answer

A brief scene away from the main action

Question 13

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions.
-Technical director

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers. 
A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers.

Question 14

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions.
-B-roll

Accepted Answer

A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor. 
A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor.

Question 15

What is the lead-in, and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

An important element of a field report,

Question 16

Match the radio terms with the descriptions.
-Voicer

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality. 
A)  Self-contained story taped by the reporter that includes actuality. 
B)  A concluding sentence tying the piece together before next story. 
C)  Field produced, telephone or studio sound bites. 
D)  An updated lead in written to freshen a news story. 
E)  The beginning and ending words of an actuality.
F) A field report without actuality.

Question 17

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions.
-News director

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers. 
A)  Responsible for maintaining portable video equipment, training videographers. 
B)  They have multiple newsgathering responsibilities, especially in smaller markets. 
C)  Engineer who directs news program over the air. 
D)  Oversees news department operation in terms of personnel, budget and policy. 
E)  Combines everyone's efforts into the station's various news broadcasts.
F) Sends reporters and videographers to cover stories; coordinates work of freelance stringers.

Question 18

VNRs are more likely to be used if their news value is apparent, if the story has a local angle, and if it is easy to edit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is some of the information noted on scripts by airtime?

Accepted Answer

Scripts are headed by a ,slugline,, the

Question 20

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions.
-Voicers

Accepted Answer

A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor. 
A)  Most complex piece, where field reporter produces self-contained video package. 
B)  Natural background, found in fire,accident, rescue scenes. 
C)  Sound interview stories, shot on videotape 
D)  News features created by general assignment reporters. 
E)  Film term for video in package used to illustrate what reporter is talking about.
F) Non-video script, read without supporting visuals
G) Video is shot in the field, read by studio anchor.

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Tag line

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -Assignment editor

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -Wild sound

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Wraparound

Radio production technology hasn't changed over the years. Radio is radio, with no visuals, no computers, just music, news and, of course, commercials.

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -In cue, out cue

Why isn't "If it Bleeds, it Leads" good journalism?

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -Pan and zoom.

Broadcast copywriters need to consistently follow the style of their news organization; not to do so could lead to confusion on the part of the producer, anchor or technical director (thus fouling up the newscast!).

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -False Reverse

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -Cutaway

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -Technical director

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -B-roll

What is the lead-in, and how is it used?

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Voicer

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -News director

VNRs are more likely to be used if their news value is apparent, if the story has a local angle, and if it is easy to edit.

What is some of the information noted on scripts by airtime?

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -Voicers

Communication Theory and News Values

Getting Started: in the Beginning Is the Lead

Legal Considerations in Media Writing

Ethical Considerations in Writing and Reporting

Basics of Writing and Editing

Basic News Stories

Interviewing: Gathering Information From People

Research in Communication

Using Quotations and Sources in News Stories

Features: Alternative Story Types

Preparing Broadcast Copy

Writing and Reporting in the New New Media

Writing News Releases

Writing for Organizational Media

Advocacy and Speechwriting

Advertising Copywriting

Filters

Exam 12: Reporting for Radio and Television

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Tag line

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -Assignment editor

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -Wild sound

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Wraparound

Radio production technology hasn't changed over the years. Radio is radio, with no visuals, no computers, just music, news and, of course, commercials.

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -In cue, out cue

Why isn't "If it Bleeds, it Leads" good journalism?

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -Pan and zoom.

Broadcast copywriters need to consistently follow the style of their news organization; not to do so could lead to confusion on the part of the producer, anchor or technical director (thus fouling up the newscast!).

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -False Reverse

Define the terms and explain how they are used in composing a video piece. -Cutaway

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -Technical director

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -B-roll

What is the lead-in, and how is it used?

Match the radio terms with the descriptions. -Voicer

Match the newsroom jobs with their descriptions. -News director

VNRs are more likely to be used if their news value is apparent, if the story has a local angle, and if it is easy to edit.

What is some of the information noted on scripts by airtime?

Match the newsroom terms with their descriptions. -Voicers

Communication Theory and News Values

Getting Started: in the Beginning Is the Lead

Legal Considerations in Media Writing

Ethical Considerations in Writing and Reporting

Basics of Writing and Editing

Basic News Stories

Interviewing: Gathering Information From People

Research in Communication

Using Quotations and Sources in News Stories

Features: Alternative Story Types

Preparing Broadcast Copy

Writing and Reporting in the New New Media

Writing News Releases

Writing for Organizational Media

Advocacy and Speechwriting

Advertising Copywriting

Filters