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 the primary role of a news anchor in radio broadcasting?
   (a) Reporting from the field
   (b) Editing audio clips
   (c) Delivering news to the audience
   (d) Writing news scripts

2. Which of the following is essential for writing radio news scripts?
   (a) Complex vocabulary
   (b) Visual descriptions
   (c) Conversational tone
   (d) Long sentences

3. What does ‘live reporting’ in radio refer to?
   (a) Prerecorded news
   (b) Reading news from a script
   (c) Broadcasting news as events happen
   (d) Playing recorded interviews

4. In radio, the term ‘actuality’ refers to:
   (a) Fictional stories
   (b) Live interviews
   (c) Recorded real-life sounds or voices
   (d) Background music

5. Which of these is a key skill for radio reporters?
   (a) Graphic design
   (b) Clear and engaging voice
   (c) Video editing
   (d) Photography

6. What is the purpose of sound effects in radio news?
   (a) To fill time
   (b) To enhance understanding and engagement
   (c) To replace music
   (d) To increase the news duration

7. Why is immediacy important in radio news?
   (a) It allows for longer stories
   (b) It offers real-time information to listeners
   (c) It reduces production costs
   (d) It uses less bandwidth

8. What is the role of a ‘content producer’ in radio?
   (a) Managing the technical equipment
   (b) Selecting and organizing program content
   (c) Writing scripts for news
   (d) Voicing advertisements

9. Which of the following is a characteristic of good radio news reporting?
   (a) Subjectivity
   (b) Bias towards a viewpoint
   (c) Impartiality and accuracy
   (d) Emphasis on visuals

10. In radio, ‘dead air’ refers to:
    (a) Time for commercials
    (b) Time when no sound is broadcast
    (c) End of a news segment
    (d) Time allocated for music

11. What does ‘vox pop’ stand for in radio journalism?
    (a) Voice of the people
    (b) Popular voice
    (c) Voice projection
    (d) Voice of the presenter

12. The term ‘fade in’ in radio production refers to:
    (a) Stopping the broadcast
    (b) Gradually increasing the volume of a sound
    (c) Switching between channels
    (d) Starting the news bulletin

13. What is an ‘RJ’ in radio terminology?
    (a) Radio Jockey
    (b) Radio Journalist
    (c) Radio Judge
    (d) Radio Juggler

14. Which of these is crucial for effective radio interviews?
    (a) Using technical jargon
    (b) Reading from a script
    (c) Engaging and dynamic questioning
    (d) Long monologues

15. What is the main purpose of a news bulletin in radio?
    (a) To entertain listeners with music
    (b) To provide updated and summarized news
    (c) To advertise products
    (d) To present radio dramas

16. A ‘sound bite’ in radio is:
    (a) A lengthy speech
    (b) A short excerpt from a speech or interview
    (c) Background noise
    (d) A musical interlude

17. What does ‘segue’ mean in radio broadcasting?
    (a) Ending a program
    (b) A smooth transition from one element to another
    (c) A technical error
    (d) A news headline

18. The term ‘field reporting’ in radio refers to:
    (a) Reporting from a sports field
    (b) Reporting from the radio studio
    (c) Reporting from an external location
    (d) Reporting on agricultural news

19. In radio, a ‘bed’ is:
    (a) A place for resting
    (b) Background music or sound under a voice
    (c) A type of microphone
    (d) A segment for sleep-related topics

20. What is the primary purpose of a radio ‘teaser’?
    (a) To give a brief preview of upcoming content
    (b) To play music between news segments
    (c) To fill extra time

21. Which element is not typically included in a radio news script?
    (a) Detailed descriptions
    (b) Key facts and figures
    (c) Quotes or sound bites
    (d) Clear, concise language

22. ‘Public service announcements’ on radio are intended to:
    (a) Promote commercial products
    (b) Provide information for the public good
    (c) Entertain listeners
    (d) Present celebrity interviews

23. What does ‘AM’ stand for in radio broadcasting?
    (a) Afternoon Music
    (b) Amplitude Modulation
    (c) Audio Media
    (d) Assigned Messaging

24. ‘Talkback’ in radio refers to:
    (a) The host talking back to guests
    (b) Audience calling in to participate
    (c) Repeating a segment
    (d) Background discussion

25. In radio news, the ‘inverted pyramid’ style is used to:
    (a) Start with the least important information
    (b) Present information in chronological order
    (c) Begin with the most important information
    (d) Confuse the listeners

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