Question 1

John and Denise Bittner suggest that crisis situation interviews should not be prolonged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Women interviewees tend to answer questions with assertions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Experts agree on the amount of note taking that should take place during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research shows that African-Americans prefer

Accepted Answer

A) indirect questions. 
B) equal turn taking. 
C) both a and b 
D) none of the above 
A) indirect questions. 
B) equal turn taking. 
C) both a and b 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a rule for questions in informational interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid multiple questions. 
B) Avoid questions that put the interviewee on the spot. 
C) Use bipolar questions sparingly. 
D) Avoid open-to-closed switch questions. 
A) Avoid multiple questions. 
B) Avoid questions that put the interviewee on the spot. 
C) Use bipolar questions sparingly. 
D) Avoid open-to-closed switch questions.

Question 6

Ken Metzler recommends we avoid the term interview and call it a

Accepted Answer

A) conversation. 
B) talk. 
C) chat. 
D) all of the above 
A) conversation. 
B) talk. 
C) chat. 
D) all of the above

Question 7

In informational interviews, you must learn to deal effectively with

Accepted Answer

A) the neutral interviewee, the ambivalent interviewee, and the undecided interviewee. 
B) the emotional interviewee, the hostile interviewee, and the evasive interviewee. 
C) the suspicious interviewee, the knowledgeable interviewee, and the deceptive interviewee. 
D) all of the above 
A) the neutral interviewee, the ambivalent interviewee, and the undecided interviewee. 
B) the emotional interviewee, the hostile interviewee, and the evasive interviewee. 
C) the suspicious interviewee, the knowledgeable interviewee, and the deceptive interviewee. 
D) all of the above

Question 8

A report about interrogation interviews with insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan noted that successful interrogators were nice to their subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use an informational probe before proceeding to new topics or before closing the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The informational interview is the most common type of interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What criteria should an interviewer use when selecting interviewees?

Accepted Answer

When selecting interviewees for a positi

Question 12

As an interviewer, you might prefer to be equal to the interviewee for all of the reasons below except

Accepted Answer

A) the interviewer can control the interview. 
B) rapport is easily established. 
C) a high degree of empathy is possible. 
D) there are fewer communication barriers. 
A) the interviewer can control the interview. 
B) rapport is easily established. 
C) a high degree of empathy is possible. 
D) there are fewer communication barriers.

Question 13

Research indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) Mexican-Americans may rely more on emotion and intuition. 
B) African-Americans prefer direct questions. 
C) midwestern Americans consider extensive probing to be intrusive. 
D) urban Americans place high value on know-how, skills, and practicality. 
A) Mexican-Americans may rely more on emotion and intuition. 
B) African-Americans prefer direct questions. 
C) midwestern Americans consider extensive probing to be intrusive. 
D) urban Americans place high value on know-how, skills, and practicality.

Question 14

Interviewers tend to ask too few questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss five ways to answer strategically when being interviewed.

Accepted Answer

1. Prepare and practice: Before the inte

Question 16

Which type of interview severely limits the interviewer's control?

Accepted Answer

A) press conference 
B) group interviews 
C) both a and b 
D) unsanitized setting 
A) press conference 
B) group interviews 
C) both a and b 
D) unsanitized setting

Question 17

Discuss ways to assess the relationship between interview parties.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to assess the rel

Question 18

It is acceptable to use the following statement to enhance willingness: "If you don't talk to us, we'll have to rely on other sources."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Eric Nalder, the number one characteristic of an ideal journalist or informational interviewer is

Accepted Answer

A) optimism. 
B) determination. 
C) curiosity. 
D) suspicion. 
A) optimism. 
B) determination. 
C) curiosity. 
D) suspicion.

Question 20

Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with evasive interviewees?

Accepted Answer

A) laugh and continue 
B) go on to other questions 
C) repeat a question 
D) all of the above 
A) laugh and continue 
B) go on to other questions 
C) repeat a question 
D) all of the above

John and Denise Bittner suggest that crisis situation interviews should not be prolonged.

Women interviewees tend to answer questions with assertions.

Experts agree on the amount of note taking that should take place during an interview.

Research shows that African-Americans prefer

Which of the following is NOT a rule for questions in informational interviews?

Ken Metzler recommends we avoid the term interview and call it a

In informational interviews, you must learn to deal effectively with

A report about interrogation interviews with insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan noted that successful interrogators were nice to their subjects.

Use an informational probe before proceeding to new topics or before closing the interview.

The informational interview is the most common type of interview.

What criteria should an interviewer use when selecting interviewees?

As an interviewer, you might prefer to be equal to the interviewee for all of the reasons below except

Research indicates that

Interviewers tend to ask too few questions.

Discuss five ways to answer strategically when being interviewed.

Which type of interview severely limits the interviewer's control?

Discuss ways to assess the relationship between interview parties.

It is acceptable to use the following statement to enhance willingness: "If you don't talk to us, we'll have to rely on other sources."

According to Eric Nalder, the number one characteristic of an ideal journalist or informational interviewer is

Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with evasive interviewees?

An Introduction to Interviewing

An Interpersonal Communication Process

Questions and Their Uses

Structuring the Interview

The Survey Interview

The Recruiting Interview

The Employment Interview

The Performance Interview

The Persuasive Interview

The Counseling Interview

The Health Care Intervie

Filters

Exam 5: The Informational Interview

John and Denise Bittner suggest that crisis situation interviews should not be prolonged.

Women interviewees tend to answer questions with assertions.

Experts agree on the amount of note taking that should take place during an interview.

Research shows that African-Americans prefer

Which of the following is NOT a rule for questions in informational interviews?

Ken Metzler recommends we avoid the term interview and call it a

In informational interviews, you must learn to deal effectively with

A report about interrogation interviews with insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan noted that successful interrogators were nice to their subjects.

Use an informational probe before proceeding to new topics or before closing the interview.

The informational interview is the most common type of interview.

What criteria should an interviewer use when selecting interviewees?

As an interviewer, you might prefer to be equal to the interviewee for all of the reasons below except

Research indicates that

Interviewers tend to ask too few questions.

Discuss five ways to answer strategically when being interviewed.

Which type of interview severely limits the interviewer's control?

Discuss ways to assess the relationship between interview parties.

It is acceptable to use the following statement to enhance willingness: "If you don't talk to us, we'll have to rely on other sources."

According to Eric Nalder, the number one characteristic of an ideal journalist or informational interviewer is

Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with evasive interviewees?

An Introduction to Interviewing

An Interpersonal Communication Process

Questions and Their Uses

Structuring the Interview

The Survey Interview

The Recruiting Interview

The Employment Interview

The Performance Interview

The Persuasive Interview

The Counseling Interview

The Health Care Intervie

Filters