Question 1

The best way to prepare to anchor and overcome nervousness is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat your favorite chocolate. 
B)  have a quick puff, if you're a smoker, 10 minutes before the broadcast. 
C)  do a lot of deep breathing exercises. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  eat your favorite chocolate. 
B)  have a quick puff, if you're a smoker, 10 minutes before the broadcast. 
C)  do a lot of deep breathing exercises. 
D)  none of the above. C

Question 2

What value do television news consultants bring to a local TV news organization?

Accepted Answer

The largest American local TV news‐consulting firm is Frank N. Magid Associates. Television news consultants provide ideas on story topics and execution, designs for promotional campaigns and news slogans, studio news sets, clothes, makeup and hairstyle critiques for anchors.

Question 3

The following are members of the "old school" style of TV news anchoring.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walter Cronkite, Ann Curry, Brian Williams 
B)  Walter Cronkite, Peter Jennings, Barbara Walters 
C)  Jon Stewart, Walter Cronkite, Ann Curry 
D)  Jon Stewart, Brian Williams, Ann Curry 
A)  Walter Cronkite, Ann Curry, Brian Williams 
B)  Walter Cronkite, Peter Jennings, Barbara Walters 
C)  Jon Stewart, Walter Cronkite, Ann Curry 
D)  Jon Stewart, Brian Williams, Ann Curry B

Question 4

A news consultant monitors air check and provides feedback on your performance to the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A news consultant monitors air check and...

Question 5

Both men and women should wear foundation makeup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Men or women in field reporting should rarely wear _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men or women in field reporting should...

Question 7

An important tip for voicing news packages either in an audio booth or out on a location is to always have a ____close by.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important tip for voicing news packages...

Question 8

The news director should always be consulted before you:

Accepted Answer

A)  pick which tie to wear on‐air. 
B)  decide to change your hair color. 
C)  pick which suit coat to wear on‐air. 
D)  match your outfit to that of your co‐anchor. 
A)  pick which tie to wear on‐air. 
B)  decide to change your hair color. 
C)  pick which suit coat to wear on‐air. 
D)  match your outfit to that of your co‐anchor.

Question 9

Performing live from the field requires you to:

Accepted Answer

A)  memorize your script. 
B)  get script approval for every word you will say. 
C)  know your facts but be prepared to ad lib. 
D)  have less knowledge of the facts, which the studio anchors, can fill in. 
A)  memorize your script. 
B)  get script approval for every word you will say. 
C)  know your facts but be prepared to ad lib. 
D)  have less knowledge of the facts, which the studio anchors, can fill in.

Question 10

The single most important thing you can do to maintain the quality of your delivery is to learn proper _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The single most important thing you can...

Question 11

Wearing makeup is necessary for on‐camera work for both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most important muscle to find and utilize for proper broadcast delivery is the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important muscle to find and...

Question 13

If you make a mistake in live broadcasting, _____ will provide comfort and re‐build self‐confidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing "I am not a geek" sheet 
B)  asking for the audience's opinion via social media 
C)  tweeting your feelings so you don't keep them bottled inside 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reviewing "I am not a geek" sheet 
B)  asking for the audience's opinion via social media 
C)  tweeting your feelings so you don't keep them bottled inside 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The difference between great makeup and scary makeup in HD is to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference between great makeup and scary...

Question 15

You can apply the concept of finding meaning‐laden words inlonger stories that are beyond the 25‐second news readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

HD television broadcasts have a resolution six times greater than standard definition broadcasting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Broadcast gear can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an electronic device worn under a male anchor's tie. 
B)  forcing your voice into a lower, deeper pitch thatreally is artificial. 
C)  the equipment used to do live shots in the field. 
D)  reading allowed in a mechanical staccato style. 
A)  an electronic device worn under a male anchor's tie. 
B)  forcing your voice into a lower, deeper pitch thatreally is artificial. 
C)  the equipment used to do live shots in the field. 
D)  reading allowed in a mechanical staccato style.

Question 18

HD will only show problems with your clothes-such as dandruff -but NOT with stray hairs or blemishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Talent is the term used by the production personnel to call the anchors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To have proper skin, critical for high‐definition television anchoring, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use soap after a busy day before going to bed. 
B)  wash your face twice daily with a facial cleanser. 
C)  spend at least one hour a week on a tanning bed. 
D)  use soap in the morning and evening. 
A)  use soap after a busy day before going to bed. 
B)  wash your face twice daily with a facial cleanser. 
C)  spend at least one hour a week on a tanning bed. 
D)  use soap in the morning and evening.

The best way to prepare to anchor and overcome nervousness is to:

What value do television news consultants bring to a local TV news organization?

The following are members of the "old school" style of TV news anchoring.

A news consultant monitors air check and provides feedback on your performance to the _____.

Both men and women should wear foundation makeup.

Men or women in field reporting should rarely wear _____.

An important tip for voicing news packages either in an audio booth or out on a location is to always have a ____close by.

The news director should always be consulted before you:

Performing live from the field requires you to:

The single most important thing you can do to maintain the quality of your delivery is to learn proper _____.

Wearing makeup is necessary for on‐camera work for both men and women.

The most important muscle to find and utilize for proper broadcast delivery is the _____.

If you make a mistake in live broadcasting, _____ will provide comfort and re‐build self‐confidence.

The difference between great makeup and scary makeup in HD is to _____.

You can apply the concept of finding meaning‐laden words inlonger stories that are beyond the 25‐second news readers.

HD television broadcasts have a resolution six times greater than standard definition broadcasting.

Broadcast gear can be described as

HD will only show problems with your clothes-such as dandruff -but NOT with stray hairs or blemishes.

Talent is the term used by the production personnel to call the anchors.

To have proper skin, critical for high‐definition television anchoring, you should

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Elements of Storytelling

Reporting

Specialty Reporting

Interviewing

Sight Sound

Writing for Broadcast

Producing for Broadcast

Writing and Producing for the Web

Legal Street Smarts

Charting Your Ethical Course

Diversity

Producing Your Career

Filters

Exam 9: Onair, Oncamera

The best way to prepare to anchor and overcome nervousness is to:

What value do television news consultants bring to a local TV news organization?

The following are members of the "old school" style of TV news anchoring.

A news consultant monitors air check and provides feedback on your performance to the _____.

Both men and women should wear foundation makeup.

Men or women in field reporting should rarely wear _____.

An important tip for voicing news packages either in an audio booth or out on a location is to always have a ____close by.

The news director should always be consulted before you:

Performing live from the field requires you to:

The single most important thing you can do to maintain the quality of your delivery is to learn proper _____.

Wearing makeup is necessary for on‐camera work for both men and women.

The most important muscle to find and utilize for proper broadcast delivery is the _____.

If you make a mistake in live broadcasting, _____ will provide comfort and re‐build self‐confidence.

The difference between great makeup and scary makeup in HD is to _____.

You can apply the concept of finding meaning‐laden words inlonger stories that are beyond the 25‐second news readers.

HD television broadcasts have a resolution six times greater than standard definition broadcasting.

Broadcast gear can be described as

HD will only show problems with your clothes-such as dandruff -but NOT with stray hairs or blemishes.

Talent is the term used by the production personnel to call the anchors.

To have proper skin, critical for high‐definition television anchoring, you should

News Now

Elements of Storytelling

Reporting

Specialty Reporting

Interviewing

Sight Sound

Writing for Broadcast

Producing for Broadcast

Writing and Producing for the Web

Legal Street Smarts

Charting Your Ethical Course

Diversity

Producing Your Career

Filters