Question 1

There are five canons of journalism: responsibility,independence,accuracy,decency and ethicality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a main principle of the Society of Professional Journalists' code?

Accepted Answer

A) become acculturated 
B) be accountable 
C) act independently 
D) minimize harm 
E) seek and report the truth 
A) become acculturated 
B) be accountable 
C) act independently 
D) minimize harm 
E) seek and report the truth A

Question 3

Although pressure groups have had some positive results,certain groups have probably had too much power and done more harm than good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The effectiveness of the MPAA rating system depends on the cooperation of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) parents 
B) government 
C) producers 
D) theater owners 
E) distributors 
A) parents 
B) government 
C) producers 
D) theater owners 
E) distributors

Question 5

The 1923 Canons of Journalism represent the first attempt by journalists to strive for professionalism in their field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The MPAA rating system (G,PG,etc.)is a successor to the highly specific Motion Picture Production Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide to use a hidden camera-even though to do so is deceitful-because the story is of vital importance to national security?

Accepted Answer

A) Principle of the Golden Mean 
B) Categorical Imperative 
C) Principle of Utility 
D) Veil of Ignorance 
E) Principle of self-determination 
A) Principle of the Golden Mean 
B) Categorical Imperative 
C) Principle of Utility 
D) Veil of Ignorance 
E) Principle of self-determination

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents Television Council 
B) Media Research Center 
C) Center for Digital Democracy 
D) Media and Democracy Coalition 
E) all of these are examples 
A) Parents Television Council 
B) Media Research Center 
C) Center for Digital Democracy 
D) Media and Democracy Coalition 
E) all of these are examples

Question 9

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide NOT to use a hidden camera-even though the story is of vital importance to national security-because using hidden cameras is deceitful?

Accepted Answer

A) Principle of the Golden Mean 
B) Categorical Imperative 
C) Principle of Utility 
D) Veil of Ignorance 
E) Principle of Self-Determination 
A) Principle of the Golden Mean 
B) Categorical Imperative 
C) Principle of Utility 
D) Veil of Ignorance 
E) Principle of Self-Determination

Question 10

Kant's Categorical Imperative and Mill's Utilitarianism are most relevant to which Potter Box stage of ethical decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) take action 
B) establish loyalties 
C) clarify values 
D) establish facts/definitions 
E) state principles 
A) take action 
B) establish loyalties 
C) clarify values 
D) establish facts/definitions 
E) state principles

Question 11

A reporter who will use a hidden camera even though it would be dishonest to do so is probably guided by the desire to remove the public's Veil of Ignorance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the writing of Ralph Potter,the first thing to do when making an ethical decision is to define the situation by determining the relevant facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The TV industry's adoption of the "voluntary" ratings guidelines following the Telecommunications Act of 1996:

Accepted Answer

A) wasn't really voluntary at all 
B) represents an interaction between formal and informal controls 
C) utilized the V-chip technology 
D) all of these 
E) none of these 
A) wasn't really voluntary at all 
B) represents an interaction between formal and informal controls 
C) utilized the V-chip technology 
D) all of these 
E) none of these

Question 14

Although advertisers might exert economic pressure on media to include or exclude certain content,business practices of the media themselves have never done so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Newspapers use ______________ as guidelines to persuade the public on certain issues or to achieve certain goals.

Accepted Answer

A) performance codes 
B) community standards 
C) Ombudspersons 
D) operating policies 
E) editorial policies 
A) performance codes 
B) community standards 
C) Ombudspersons 
D) operating policies 
E) editorial policies

Question 16

The advertising industry has no real self-regulatory system in place to deal with complaints about advertisers or advertisements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When media are so concerned with representing their communities in a positive light that they de-emphasize negative news,_____________ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) false light 
B) junketing 
C) boosterish 
D) felicitation 
E) none of these 
A) false light 
B) junketing 
C) boosterish 
D) felicitation 
E) none of these

Question 18

TV networks utilize ____________ to help make sure that no unethical content is aired.

Accepted Answer

A) standards and practices departments 
B) oversight departments 
C) ombuds departments 
D) ratings analysts 
E) the V-chip 
A) standards and practices departments 
B) oversight departments 
C) ombuds departments 
D) ratings analysts 
E) the V-chip

Question 19

Pressure groups can have great success in a wide range of attempts to influence mass media organizations,but they cannot influence the FCC during the license renewal process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Many media professionals must make ethical decisions very quickly,and are often guided by the ethical principles found in:

Accepted Answer

A) the legal system 
B) the reporters' license application 
C) the Food Lion decision 
D) performance codes 
E) none of these 
A) the legal system 
B) the reporters' license application 
C) the Food Lion decision 
D) performance codes 
E) none of these

There are five canons of journalism: responsibility,independence,accuracy,decency and ethicality.

Which of the following is NOT a main principle of the Society of Professional Journalists' code?

Although pressure groups have had some positive results,certain groups have probably had too much power and done more harm than good.

The effectiveness of the MPAA rating system depends on the cooperation of all of the following EXCEPT:

The 1923 Canons of Journalism represent the first attempt by journalists to strive for professionalism in their field.

The MPAA rating system (G,PG,etc.)is a successor to the highly specific Motion Picture Production Code.

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide to use a hidden camera-even though to do so is deceitful-because the story is of vital importance to national security?

Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide NOT to use a hidden camera-even though the story is of vital importance to national security-because using hidden cameras is deceitful?

Kant's Categorical Imperative and Mill's Utilitarianism are most relevant to which Potter Box stage of ethical decision making?

A reporter who will use a hidden camera even though it would be dishonest to do so is probably guided by the desire to remove the public's Veil of Ignorance.

According to the writing of Ralph Potter,the first thing to do when making an ethical decision is to define the situation by determining the relevant facts.

The TV industry's adoption of the "voluntary" ratings guidelines following the Telecommunications Act of 1996:

Although advertisers might exert economic pressure on media to include or exclude certain content,business practices of the media themselves have never done so.

Newspapers use ______________ as guidelines to persuade the public on certain issues or to achieve certain goals.

The advertising industry has no real self-regulatory system in place to deal with complaints about advertisers or advertisements.

When media are so concerned with representing their communities in a positive light that they de-emphasize negative news,_____________ has occurred.

TV networks utilize ____________ to help make sure that no unethical content is aired.

Pressure groups can have great success in a wide range of attempts to influence mass media organizations,but they cannot influence the FCC during the license renewal process.

Many media professionals must make ethical decisions very quickly,and are often guided by the ethical principles found in:

Communication: Mass and Other Forms

Perspectives on Mass Communication

Historical and Cultural Context

The Internet and Social Media

Newspapers

Magazines

Books

Radio

Sound Recording

Motion Pictures

Broadcast Television

Cable, Satellite and Internet Television

News Gathering and Reporting

Public Relations

Advertising

Formal Controls: Laws, Rules, Regulations

Social Effects of Mass Communicationglossary

Filters

Exam 17: Ethics and Other Informal Controls

There are five canons of journalism: responsibility,independence,accuracy,decency and ethicality.

Which of the following is NOT a main principle of the Society of Professional Journalists' code?

Although pressure groups have had some positive results,certain groups have probably had too much power and done more harm than good.

The effectiveness of the MPAA rating system depends on the cooperation of all of the following EXCEPT:

The 1923 Canons of Journalism represent the first attempt by journalists to strive for professionalism in their field.

The MPAA rating system (G,PG,etc.)is a successor to the highly specific Motion Picture Production Code.

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide to use a hidden camera-even though to do so is deceitful-because the story is of vital importance to national security?

Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?

What ethical principle guides reporters who decide NOT to use a hidden camera-even though the story is of vital importance to national security-because using hidden cameras is deceitful?

Kant's Categorical Imperative and Mill's Utilitarianism are most relevant to which Potter Box stage of ethical decision making?

A reporter who will use a hidden camera even though it would be dishonest to do so is probably guided by the desire to remove the public's Veil of Ignorance.

According to the writing of Ralph Potter,the first thing to do when making an ethical decision is to define the situation by determining the relevant facts.

The TV industry's adoption of the "voluntary" ratings guidelines following the Telecommunications Act of 1996:

Although advertisers might exert economic pressure on media to include or exclude certain content,business practices of the media themselves have never done so.

Newspapers use ______________ as guidelines to persuade the public on certain issues or to achieve certain goals.

The advertising industry has no real self-regulatory system in place to deal with complaints about advertisers or advertisements.

When media are so concerned with representing their communities in a positive light that they de-emphasize negative news,_____________ has occurred.

TV networks utilize ____________ to help make sure that no unethical content is aired.

Pressure groups can have great success in a wide range of attempts to influence mass media organizations,but they cannot influence the FCC during the license renewal process.

Many media professionals must make ethical decisions very quickly,and are often guided by the ethical principles found in:

Communication: Mass and Other Forms

Perspectives on Mass Communication

Historical and Cultural Context

The Internet and Social Media

Newspapers

Magazines

Books

Radio

Sound Recording

Motion Pictures

Broadcast Television

Cable, Satellite and Internet Television

News Gathering and Reporting

Public Relations

Advertising

Formal Controls: Laws, Rules, Regulations

Social Effects of Mass Communicationglossary

Filters