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 does interpretative reporting primarily involve?
   (a) Reporting only facts
   (b) Analyzing and providing context to news stories
   (c) Avoiding background information
   (d) Focusing solely on future predictions

2. In news gathering, the use of public records is an example of :
   (a) Observation
   (b) Research
   (c) Interviews
   (d) Personal opinion

3. What type of reporting uncovers hidden truths and involves longterm investigation ?
   (a) Objective reporting
   (b) Interpretative reporting
   (c) Investigative reporting
   (d) Beat reporting

4. Which quality is not typically associated with a good reporter ?
   (a) Bias
   (b) Patience
   (c) Credibility
   (d) Effective communication

5. The concept of ‘news value’ is important in journalism because it :
   (a) Determines a reporter’s salary
   (b) Helps decide what stories are worth reporting
   (c) Is used for entertainment purposes
   (d) Dictates the length of news articles

6. Which is not a method of news gathering ?
   (a) Speculation
   (b) Observation
   (c) Interviews
   (d) Research

7. The ‘proximity’ factor in news value refers to :
   (a) The physical distance between events
   (b) How emotionally or geographically close the story is to the audience
   (c) The proximity of the event to the news station
   (d) The closeness of the reporter to the news source

8. What is essential for a reporter to effectively manage stress ?
   (a) Avoiding difficult assignments
   (b) Having a fixed routine
   (c) Being adaptable and resilient
   (d) Focusing only on positive news

9. What distinguishes objective reporting from other types ?
   (a) Personal opinions of the reporter are highlighted
   (b) Facts are presented without subjective interpretation
   (c) Background context is the main focus
   (d) It primarily involves investigating hidden secrets

10. A reporter’s ‘nose for news’ is important because it helps to :
    (a) Detect falsehoods in statements
    (b) Identify potentially significant stories
    (c) Ensure personal opinions are included
    (d) Focus on entertainment value

11. In news reporting, ‘human interest’ stories are aimed at :
    (a) Presenting complex statistical data
    (b) Providing deep political analysis
    (c) Evoking emotional responses and connecting on a personal level
    (d) Reporting on technological advancements

12. What is crucial in beat reporting ?
    (a) Covering a wide range of topics superficially
    (b) Specializing in and deeply covering a specific subject area
    (c) Focusing only on international news
    (d) Reporting without conducting interviews

13. Which skill is least important for a modern reporter ?
    (a) Social media proficiency
    (b) Morse code
    (c) Research skills
    (d) Interviewing techniques

14. Why is timeliness a key news value ?
    (a) It relates to the duration of the news broadcast
    (b) Recent events are more relevant and interesting to the audience
    (c) It determines the cost of reporting
    (d) Older events are easier to report on

15. In the context of news value, ‘impact’ refers to :
    (a) The physical impact of reporting
    (b) The financial cost of a news story
    (c) How much an event affects and is of interest to the audience
    (d) The technical quality of the news report

16. A key aspect of a reporter’s job in news gathering is :
    (a) Maintaining a personal blog
    (b) Attending social events
    (c) Conducting thorough research
    (d) Focusing on fictional stories

17. The ability to write in a clear and engaging manner is important for a reporter because :
    (a) It helps in personal branding
    (b) Clear writing ensures effective communication of the news story to the audience
    (c) It is necessary for writing novels
    (d) All news reports are published as books

18. How does the ‘conflict’ element in news value affect a story’s interest ?
    (a) It guarantees financial profit
    (b) Conflict creates drama and holds the audience’s attention
    (c) It simplifies the news reporting process
    (d) It eliminates the need for factchecking

19. Why is neutrality important in news reporting ?
    (a) It ensures the reporter’s personal views dominate the story
    (b) It is only important in political reporting
    (c) Neutrality helps in presenting unbiased and balanced information
    (d) Neutral stories are easier to write

20. Which is not a characteristic of investigative reporting ?
    (a) Covering events superficially
    (b) Conducting in-depth research
    (c) Revealing unknown or hidden information
    (d) Taking a long-term approach to a story

21. How does beat reporting benefit a journalist ?
    (a) It allows avoidance of complex stories
    (b) It leads to specialization in a particular field, enhancing expertise and depth in reporting
    (c) It limits the journalist to only one type of story
    (d) It is less time-consuming than other types of reporting

22. What role does audience interest play in news reporting ?
    (a) It is irrelevant in professional journalism
    (b) It shapes the selection and presentation of news stories
    (c) It only applies to entertainment news
    (d) It dictates the political stance of the news

23. Which quality is least relevant for a successful reporter ?
    (a) Curiosity about the world
    (b) Ability to work under tight deadlines
    (c) Skill in using complex technical jargon
    (d) Strong research skills

24. In objective reporting, the primary goal of the reporter is to :
    (a) Share personal experiences and opinions
    (b) Present facts in an unbiased and straightforward manner
    (c) Focus on speculative and hypothetical scenarios
    (d) Entertain the audience with creative writing

25. The term ‘nose for news’ in journalism refers to a reporter’s ability to :
    (a) Detect and pursue potential news stories
    (b) Literally smell news in the air
    (c) Write news quickly
    (d) Predict future events accuratel

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