Deck 5: Interviewing

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Most ______ have their archives digitized, making them easy to access online.

A) company websites
B) print-style products
C) social media
D) individuals

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In some cases, you can find information on a person in a ______, instead of in mainstream newspapers or magazines.

A) transcript
B) newsletter
C) websites
D) trade press

Question 5

Your source will likely have some presence on ______.

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

Question 6

According to your text, one of the best places to get information about an interview subject is from ______.

A) gossip blogs
B) other people
C) ex-partners
D) surveys

Question 7

The ______ of an interview will dictate what tone you take with your subject, how much time you will need with your source, and what types of questions you will prepare.

A) length
B) deadline
C) purpose
D) character

Question 8

In approaching a source, either by phone, in person, or through some other means, make sure you display ______.

A) your teeth
B) your tattoos
C) your muscles
D) proper manners

Question 9

Once you get through to the source, ______.

A) introduce yourself and explain your purpose
B) begin asking questions immediately
C) thank them for their time
D) say nothing for a few minutes

Question 10

You need to impress upon your sources that ______.

A) they are your favorite subject
B) they have important information
C) you don't care who they are
D) you are objective

Question 11

When you conduct an interview, one of the best ways to make sure you act appropriately is to ______ your source.

A) be more relaxed with
B) be formal with
C) mimic
D) do research on

Question 12

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

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 13

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

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 14

Nowadays, the average ______ can capture reasonably decent video if you record in an optimal setting.

A) joe
B) smartphone
C) video technician
D) reporter

Question 15

When you explain that you want to record the material to make sure you get things right, you are eliminating a source's fear of ______.

A) one-party consent
B) a video interview
C) gotcha journalism
D) two-party consent

Question 16

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

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 17

One other great element of email interviews is that ______.

A) it is easy to provide follow-up questions
B) you have a complete digital transcript
C) you can easily observe the source's body language
D) you can easily gain information from the source's tone of voice

Question 18

The average smartphone ______.

A) is not useful at all in an interview situation
B) needs to be supplemented with more traditional video equipment
C) can capture reasonably decent video if you record in an optimal setting
D) is appropriate for audio but good at recording video

Question 19

The rules for recording interviews ______.

A) are the same for all states
B) are not important
C) have little to do with journalism
D) will vary on your state

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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 22

Some pieces of an interview will do better as ______copy, because the information is tight, short, and easy to follow.

A) audio or video
B) text
C) script
D) ad

Question 23

Anecdotes, explanations, or emotional tales might be more valuable in ______.

A) script form
B) text form
C) an audio or video format
D) teleprompter form

Question 24

Consider what you plan to do with the material you gather ______ you start your interview.

A) 2 weeks after
B) during
C) after
D) before

Question 25

______ questions are meant to gather specific information that can help you nail down facts or clarify specific things within an interview.

A) Closed-ended
B) Open-ended
C) Leading
D) Loaded

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

How can you tell if a broadcaster is a rookie?

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 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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.

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Most interviews start with a simple phone call and end just as easily 5 min later.

Question 35

The purpose of an interview is not related to what types of questions you will prepare.

Question 36

In approaching a source, either by phone, in person, or through some other means, make sure you are as informal as possible.

Question 37

"Did I miss anything important?" cedes control of the interview to the subject, so use it only after you feel like you have everything you need.

Question 38

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

Question 39

When you need quick information from a source that is notoriously hard to reach, a simple exchange of emails, texts, tweets, or other digital contacts can make your life a lot easier.

Question 40

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.

Question 41

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

Question 42

How can silence help during an interview?

Question 43

How can you ask questions without using words?

Question 44

How can you successfully end an interview?

Question 45

How can you work toward getting an interview and gaining the trust of your source?

Question 46

How can you do effective interviewing for multimedia?

Question 47

What is the best way to prepare interview questions?