Objective Type Questions

For each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the answer. Only one of them is correct. Choose the correct alternative.

1. What is online journalism primarily defined as ?
   (a) Blogging
   (b) Social media posting
   (c) Reporting of facts produced and distributed via the Internet
   (d) Writing opinion pieces

2. Which news organization is recognized as an early leader in online journalism ?
   (a) The New York Times
   (b) The News & Observer
   (c) The Washington Post
   (d) The Guardian

3. ‘Nando’, one of the first serious news sites on the Web, was owned by which newspaper ?
   (a) The News & Observer
   (b) The Times
   (c) The Sun
   (d) The Telegraph

4. In what decade did online news sources begin to proliferate ?
   (a) 1980s
   (b) 1990s
   (c) 2000s
   (d) 2010s

5. What was ‘NandO Land’ ?
   (a) A gaming website
   (b) An early version of Nando
   (c) A social media site
   (d) An online shopping platform

6. Which online platform was called the “Internet’s preeminent independent venue for journalism” in 2001 ?
   (a) BuzzFeed
   (b) Vice
   (c) Salon
   (d) Huffington Post

7. When did more Americans start getting their news from the internet rather than newspapers ?
   (a) 2005
   (b) 2006
   (c) 2008
   (d) 2010

8. According to a PEW Research Center report, which age group primarily gets their news via the Internet ?
   (a) Below 18
   (b) 18 to 29
   (c) 30 to 45
   (d) Above 45

9. What percentage of youth primarily access news online ?
   (a) 45%
   (b) 55%
   (c) 65%
   (d) 75%

10. What was the hope of the online journalism industry prior to 2008 ?
    (a) Increase in print sales
    (b) Online news to fund conventional newsgathering
    (c) More investigative journalism
    (d) Expansion of broadcast news

11. What change occurred in the online advertising market in 2008 ?
    (a) Rapid increase
    (b) Slight increase
    (c) Began to slow down
    (d) Stayed the same

12. How did the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism describe its 2008 report on the State of the News Media ?
    (a) Encouraging
    (b) Progressive
    (c) Bleakest ever
    (d) Satisfactory

13. What is the trend among newsrooms according to online journalists despite economic uncertainties ?
    (a) Downsizing
    (b) Stagnation
    (c) Expanding
    (d) Diversifying into print

14. What revenue model do online journalists believe is best for supporting online news production ?
    (a) Subscriptions
    (b) Advertising
    (c) Donations
    (d) Payperarticle

15. The Online News Association, founded in 1999, primarily represents whom ?
    (a) Broadcast journalists
    (b) Print journalists
    (c) Online journalists
    (d) Freelance writers

16. What challenge did the online journalism industry face in developing new business models post2008 ?
    (a) Overinvestment
    (b) Little progress
    (c) Too many options
    (d) Government regulations

17. What was a significant characteristic of ‘NandO Land’ ?
    (a) It was a print publication
    (b) It focused on international news
    (c) It was an early online news site
    (d) It was a radio broadcast

18. In what aspect does online journalism typically differ from traditional journalism ?
    (a) Use of paper
    (b) Use of digital platforms
    (c) Focus on local news
    (d) Editorial policies

19. Which of these is a key feature of online journalism ?
    (a) Annual subscriptions
    (b) Realtime reporting
    (c) Weekly updates
    (d) Monthly newsletters

20. What is a significant advantage of online journalism over traditional journalism ?
    (a) Longer articles
    (b) Limited reach
    (c) Global audience
    (d) Fixed schedules

21. Which age group has shown a declining trend in getting news from newspapers ?
    (a) Above 60
    (b) 45 to 60
    (c) 18 to 29
    (d) Below 18

22. How did early online journalism platforms like ‘Nando’ contribute to the industry ?
    (a) By focusing on entertainment
    (b) Pioneering online news distribution
    (c) Introducing print subscriptions
    (d) Broadcasting radio news

23. What has been a notable trend among traditional news organizations regarding online journalism ?
    (a) Avoiding digital news
    (b) Focusing solely on print
    (c) Distributing news online
    (d) Reducing online presence

24. What is a major challenge in online journalism related to information quality ?
    (a) Too much entertainment
    (b) Spread of misinformation
    (c) Overemphasis on sports
    (d) Lack of political news

25. What aspect of journalism has been greatly enhanced by digital platforms ?
    (a) Editorial independence
    (b) Interactive storytelling
    (c) Print quality
    (d) Radio broadcasts

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