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 first step in planning a television news story?
   (a) Scriptwriting
   (b) Idea Generation
   (c) Filming
   (d) Editing

2. Which of these is crucial in the research phase of a news story?
   (a) Choosing appropriate graphics
   (b) Fact checking
   (c) Script writing
   (d) Scheduling interviews

3. What is the primary goal of source verification in news reporting?
   (a) Speed up the reporting process
   (b) Ensure accuracy and credibility
   (c) Make the story more interesting
   (d) Shorten the editing proce

4. What element is critical for the visual planning of a TV news story?
   (a) Selecting the news anchor
   (b) Deciding on the locations for shoots
   (c) Finalizing the script
   (d) Scheduling the broadcast time

5. What is a key consideration when scripting a television news story?
   (a) Length of the script
   (b) Complexity of language used
   (c) Use of technical jargon
   (d) Ensuring clear and concise language

6. How are interviews typically incorporated into a TV news story?
   (a) As the primary narrative
   (b) To provide expert opinions or eyewitness accounts
   (c) Only in political stories
   (d) As filler content

7. What factor is crucial in scheduling a news story for broadcast?
   (a) The length of the story
   (b) The availability of the news anchor
   (c) The story’s relevance to current events
   (d) The number of interviews in the story

8. In preparing for challenges in news reporting, what is a key strategy?
   (a) Ignoring minor errors
   (b) Having backup plans
   (c) Limiting the number of sources
   (d) Shortening the news story

9. What is the role of editing in a television news story?
   (a) To add more content
   (b) To correct the script
   (c) To create a coherent and engaging narrative
   (d) To focus on the visuals only

10. How is audience engagement considered in planning a TV news story?
    (a) By using complex language
    (b) Through interactive elements
    (c) By limiting the story length
    (d) Focusing solely on facts

11. What is the purpose of an editorial meeting in news production?
    (a) To train journalists
    (b) To discuss and select potential stories
    (c) To finalize the script
    (d) To review completed news stories

12. What type of source is typically used for factchecking in news stories?
    (a) Social media posts
    (b) Public records
    (c) Personal opinions
    (d) Fictional books

13. Why is confirming the identity of eyewitnesses important in news reporting?
    (a) To increase the story’s length
    (b) To add drama to the story
    (c) To ensure the credibility of the story
    (d) To make the report visually appealing

14. Which aspect is not typically included in the visual planning of a news story?
    (a) Selecting background music
    (b) Identifying necessary footage
    (c) Deciding on graphics
    (d) Choosing shooting locations

15. What is the importance of clear and concise language in a news script?
    (a) It makes editing easier
    (b) It helps in fitting more stories into the news broadcast
    (c) It ensures the audience understands the story
    (d) It reduces the need for visuals

16. How do expert opinions enhance a TV news story?
    (a) By providing background music
    (b) By offering in-depth analysis and perspective
    (c) By making the story shorter
    (d) By replacing the need for research

17. What is a key consideration when scheduling a breaking news story?
    (a) Its entertainment value
    (b) The length of the story
    (c) Its immediacy and urgency
    (d) The availability of graphics

18. Why is flexibility important in news reporting?
    (a) To accommodate advertising
    (b) To cope with unpredictable developments
    (c) To use different languages
    (d) To change the news anchor frequently

19. What is the main goal of the editing process in news production?
    (a) To add special effects
    (b) To shorten the story
    (c) To synchronize the script with footage
    (d) To ensure ethical standards are met

20. What role does social media integration play in a TV news story?
    (a) To replace traditional reporting
    (b) To provide a platform for viewer interaction
    (c) To make the story longer
    (d) To reduce the need for editing

21. Why are background checks important in news reporting?
    (a) To create a longer story
    (b) To verify the accuracy of information
    (c) To choose the right visuals
    (d) To make the editing process easier

22. What is the impact of using jargon in a news script?
    (a) It engages the audience more
    (b) It can confuse the audience
    (c) It shortens the news story
    (d) It enhances visual appeal

23. In what scenario might a news team use alternate interviewees?
    (a) When the story is too short
    (b) If the original interviewee is unavailable
    (c) To add more visuals to the story
    (d) When the story is not newsworthy

24. What is not a goal of the final editing process in news production?
    (a) To add unrelated content
    (b) To ensure coherence in the narrative
    (c) To align the story with broadcasting regulations
    (d) To refine the visual and audio elements

25. How does audience relevance influence a TV news story?
    (a) It determines the language used
    (b) It guides the selection of stories
    (c) It dictates the length of the news broadcast
    (d) It influences the choice of news anchor

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