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1 Journalism and News Values Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A subject that attracts widespread attention is necessarily in the public interest.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

What news value describes using an individual’s experience to help readers understand a broader issue?

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

Journalism gathers, , explains, and shares information people need to understand events and make decisions.

04
Choose one
1 point

A local newsroom explains how residents can prepare for a scheduled disruption to bus service. Which news value is most directly illustrated by giving readers practical information they can act on?

  1. A

    Prominence

  2. B

    Usefulness

  3. C

    Novelty

  4. D

    Conflict

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: Because editors use news values, decisions about which stories to publish are neutral measurements rather than judgments.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

News values guide editorial judgment, but they are not a fixed .

07
Choose one
1 point

A report examines opposing positions in a dispute between a neighborhood association and a property developer. Which news value is most directly shown by the disagreement?

  1. A

    Proximity

  2. B

    Timeliness

  3. C

    Conflict

  4. D

    Usefulness

08
Choose one
1 point

A story concerns a decision by a national agency with substantial influence over public policy. Which news value is most directly associated with the agency’s public influence?

  1. A

    Novelty

  2. B

    Prominence

  3. C

    Human interest

  4. D

    Proximity

09
Choose all
1 point

A city council will vote tomorrow on a local transit fare increase affecting thousands of commuters. A report explains the change and available travel alternatives. Select all the news values directly illustrated by these details.

  1. A

    Impact

  2. B

    Timeliness

  3. C

    Proximity

  4. D

    Usefulness

  5. E

    Novelty

  6. F

    Prominence

10
Choose one
1 point

When reviewing the newsroom’s coverage as a whole, which question can help editors notice a significant gap?

  1. A

    Whether the story guarantees more clicks than every other item

  2. B

    Whether important communities or issues are being overlooked

  3. C

    Whether dramatic conflict can replace verification

  4. D

    Whether less visible topics should always be excluded

11
Choose all
1 point

Editors must decide which stories merit coverage. Select all the factors the material says they may weigh in making that decision.

  1. A

    The strength and urgency of the available information

  2. B

    The story’s public significance

  3. C

    Audience needs

  4. D

    Deadlines, staff, and available space

  5. E

    A guarantee that the story will attract the most clicks

  6. F

    A rule that dramatic conflict always takes priority

12
Choose one
1 point

A developing story makes a serious claim that would affect public safety, but the newsroom has not verified it. What is the most responsible next step?

  1. A

    Publish immediately because timeliness outweighs accuracy.

  2. B

    Publish the claim without context because it is unusual.

  3. C

    Verify the claim and provide context before publication.

  4. D

    Publish only if the claim involves a prominent person.

13
Open ended
1 point

A newsroom has limited space and must choose between a highly entertaining local event and a less popular report about a proposed change that could substantially affect residents’ access to essential services. Explain how editors should make this decision responsibly, including at least two considerations beyond likely audience attention.

14
Choose one
1 point

A newsroom considers covering a new policy that significantly changes a long-standing local practice. Which news value is most directly illustrated by this change?

  1. A

    Novelty

  2. B

    Proximity

  3. C

    Prominence

  4. D

    Usefulness

15
Choose one
1 point

A regional newsroom gives substantial attention to a nearby school-board decision, while a national outlet gives it little coverage. Which news value most directly explains why the decision may matter more to the regional audience?

  1. A

    Prominence

  2. B

    Conflict

  3. C

    Proximity

  4. D

    Timeliness

16
Choose one
1 point

A city plans a road closure next week, and a report explains which routes residents can use instead. Which news value is most directly served by this practical guidance?

  1. A

    Usefulness

  2. B

    Conflict

  3. C

    Prominence

  4. D

    Novelty

17
Written response
1 point

What two-word concept describes the information needs of the public, especially when facts affect people's rights, safety, resources, or civic participation?

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: Editors can determine a story's newsworthiness by applying a fixed scoring system that gives the same result for every outlet and audience.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

What two-word news value describes using an individual's experience to help readers understand a broader issue?

20
Written response
1 point

A town council is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a change to local emergency services. Which news value most directly supports covering the issue now?