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 a common tool for online research in journalism?
   (a) Photocopier
   (b) Search Engine
   (c) Fax Machine
   (d) Abacus

2. Which technology is crucial for mobile journalism?
   (a) Radio
   (b) Smartphone
   (c) Typewriter
   (d) Pager

3. What is used in journalism for data visualization?
   (a) Microsoft Word
   (b) Tableau
   (c) Paint
   (d) Calculator

4. Which tool is essential for audio interviews in journalism?
   (a) Audio Recorder
   (b) Telescope
   (c) Compass
   (d) Stopwatch

5. For video editing, which software is widely used in journalism?
   (a) Adobe Premiere Pro
   (b) Microsoft Excel
   (c) Notepad
   (d) PowerPoint

6. Which of these is a primary source of real-time news on social media?
   (a) Tweets
   (b) Comics
   (c) Novels
   (d) Paintings

7. What method is often used for verifying the authenticity of online images?
   (a) Reverse image search
   (b) Water testing
   (c) Taste test
   (d) Sound check

8. In digital journalism, what is used for secure communication with sources?
   (a) Encryption software
   (b) Megaphone
   (c) Telegram
   (d) Carrier pigeon

9. What is a challenge of using social media as a news source ?
   (a) Verifying authenticity
   (b) Finding friends
   (c) Playing games
   (d) Posting selfies

10. Which digital tool helps journalists analyze large datasets ?
    (a) SPSS
    (b) Typewriter
    (c) Slide rule
    (d) Abacus

11. What is crucial for journalists when using information from online sources ?
    (a) Fact-checking
    (b) Checking likes
    (c) Counting shares
    (d) Reading comments

12. Which software is often used for statistical analysis in journalism ?
    (a) R
    (b) Paint
    (c) WordPad
    (d) Solitaire

13. What has the internet changed about news distribution ?
    (a) Made it slower
    (b) Reduced reach
    (c) Increased speed and reach
    (d) Made it irrelevant

14. Which device has become indispensable for journalists in the field ?
    (a) Film camera
    (b) Landline phone
    (c) Smartphone
    (d) Pager

15. What is an ethical challenge in digital journalism ?
    (a) Finding Wi-Fi
    (b) Privacy concerns
    (c) Keeping devices charged
    (d) Choosing fonts

16. Which tool is vital for creating infographics in journalism ?
    (a) Adobe Illustrator
    (b) Microsoft Word
    (c) Fax machine
    (d) Overhead projector

17. How are drones used in journalism ?
    (a) Aerial photography and reporting
    (b) Printing newspapers
    (c) Delivering mail
    (d) Making phone calls

18. What is essential in digital journalism for real-time reporting ?
    (a) Live streaming tools
    (b) Typewriter
    (c) Fax machine
    (d) Film roll

19. Which of these is a popular CMS (Content Management System) in digital journalism ?
    (a) WordPress
    (b) Excel
    (c) PowerPoint
    (d) Calculator

20. What tool is used for collaborative writing and editing in journalism ?
    (a) Google Docs
    (b) Chalkboard
    (c) Sticky notes
    (d) Telegram

21. How has digital technology impacted the news cycle ?
    (a) Made it longer
    (b) No impact
    (c) Made it shorter
    (d) Made it seasonal

22. What is ‘MoJo’ an abbreviation for in journalism ?
    (a) Movie Journalism
    (b) Mobile Journalism
    (c) Modern Journalism
    (d) Magazine Journalism

23. Which tool is used for podcasting in journalism ?
    (a) Microphone and audio editing software
    (b) Paintbrush
    (c) Typewriter
    (d) Compass

24. What role do data visualization tools play in journalism ?
    (a) Making data more understandable
    (b) Creating music
    (c) Printing newspapers
    (d) Taking photographs

25. Which digital tool is essential for investigative journalists working with large data sets ?
    (a) Python
    (b) Abacus
    (c) Typewriter
    (d) Slide rule

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