1. A ____________r works in a print or broadcast journalism newsroom
Correct : D. desk editor
2. _______________________ is a very important element of producing a great written document, and it takes a great deal of knowledge and patience to proofread a document effectively.
Correct : A. Proofreading
3. ______________ is an important part of journalism.
Correct : D. Captioning photos
4. A person who edits a copy of a story is called an e__________________.
Correct : C. Editor
5. An editor supervises the reporters and improves his reports for _________________.
Correct : D. publication
6. _______________ is a person who collects reports from reporters and prepares the report to publish or broadcast.
Correct : A. Sub-editor
7. ____________________ is a downloadable image organiser from Google which also features some basic photo editing options.
Correct : D. Picasa
8. The primary concern of the___________ in the organizational chart of his newspaper is, of course, the editorial department.
Correct : B. copy editor
9. In word processing and desktop publishing, ____________ refers to the arrangement of text and graphics.
Correct : C. layout
10. _____________ is a combination of art and craft.
Correct : C. Writing
11. _______________are the ones picking up the books for a publisher, and the go-to for the author while prepping a book for publication.
Correct : D. Acquisition Editor
12. ____________ are best with non-fiction writing, but can be hired by fiction writers.
Correct : B. Developmental Editor
13. ___________________, the one overlooking all the plot, characterization, voice, and setting.
Correct : A. Content Editor
14. The _____________ specializes in grammar, punctualization, fact-checking, spelling, and formatting.
Correct : A. copy editor
15. _______________ are employed by the small – medium publishers, and self-published authors.
Correct : B. Line Editor
16. A ______________ is the one who goes over your MS after an editor.
Correct : D. proofreader
17. _____________ makes sure a piece of writing is accurate, clear and correct.
Correct : C. Copyediting
18. Technically balance comes in____________ general flavors
Correct : B. 3
19. Which of these is not part of a standard copy?
Correct : D. Press note
20. What is the purpose of a nutgraf?
Correct : B. Explains context of a story
21. Which of these aspects enhances the flow of a story?
Correct : A. Having a clear beginning, middle and end
22. Which of these types of stories may get minimum coverage in a tabloid but greater focus in a broadsheet?
Correct : B. Political stories
23. Which of these is not one of the basic objectives of layout?
Correct : D. Repetition
24. Which of these facts are true?
Correct : C. Fonts must be easily readable
25. Which of these are not the responsibilities of a Chief Sub-Editor?
Correct : A. Heads a section of the newspaper
26. Which of these tasks are assigned to a copy editor?
Correct : A. Correcting grammar
27. Which of these is not the feature of an editorial?
Correct : B. It reflects the opinion of the individual
28. Which of these is not a basic function of a stylesheet?
Correct : C. Ensuring ethical choice of images
29. Which of these is not a basic function of proofreading?
Correct : D. To design a copy
30. Which of these could be a possible tabloid headline?
Correct : B. "I wasn't kind," says Will Smith to Fresh Prince co-star
31. Which of these is not considered hard news?
Correct : D. Entertainment
32. Which of these is not a news value?
Correct : D. Objectivity
33. Which of these is not a type of writing?
Correct : C. Accurate
34. Which of these types of headlines are used for historic events?
Correct : C. Banner
35. Which of these is not a function of a deck?
Correct : A. To establish a connect between reader and editor
36. Which of these elements does not feature on the front page of a newspaper?
Correct : D. Editorial
37. Which of these is a function of a jumphead?
Correct : A. Headline indicating continued portion of a story
38. Which is the style of capitalisation where the first word and major words are capitalised?
Correct : A. Upstyle
39. Which of these headlines uses mixed coding?
Correct : B. Real-life instance of jugaad
40. What is an epaper?
Correct : B. Digital copy of a newspaper
41. Which of these would be a good source of news for a health story?
Correct : A. BMC commissioner
42. Which of these is not a wire agency?
Correct : D. Times of India
43. To which mechanical appliance does the wire agency owe its name to?
Correct : B. Telegraph
44. Which kind of stories usually have an inverted pyramid?
Correct : A. News stories
45. What is a grid?
Correct : A. A format to structure content
46. What is a mock-up of a page known as?
Correct : A. Dummy
47. Which of these factors is not important while choosing a visual?
Correct : D. Typeface
48. Which of these statements about captions is incorrect?
Correct : B. They should be repetitive
49. What does institutional ethics refer to?
Correct : A. Ethics of the place you work for
50. Publishing what you feel is good is referred to as
Correct : B. Hedonism
51. Which of these is not a type of headline?
Correct : D. Strap
52. The main function of editing is to:
Correct : B. Bring conciseness and clarity in copy
53. Which of these elements are not included in the AP style guide?
Correct : B. Narrative
54. Which of these elements are not part of typography?
Correct : B. Graph
55. Why is the inverted pyramid important?
Correct : A. Presents main facets of story
56. While writing/editing a story, you should avoid:
Correct : A. Jargon
57. What is a hook/news peg?
Correct : A. The angle to the story
58. Which of these headlines is a listicle?
Correct : B. 5 ways to dress up in the monsoon
59. Which of these does not help a story to rank up higher on Google search pages?
Correct : C. Hashtags
60. Which of these elements is not added to online feature stories?
Correct : D. Disclaimer
61. The element of balance in a story is all about:
Correct : A. Presenting both sides in a story
62. Which of these is not a type of lead?
Correct : A. Jumpstart lead
63. A misleading or false statement carried in an edition is likely to cause:
Correct : B. Defamation
64. Which of these is the appropriate form of abbreviation?
Correct : B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
65. Headlines and statements in copies should be in…
Correct : A. Active voice
66. Which of these headlines refers to a smaller headline located above the main headline?
Correct : A. Kicker
67. What is the meaning of framing an image?
Correct : A. Cropping
68. What is a filler in a newspaper?
Correct : B. Article inserted to fill space
69. Which is the type of headline that goes across the columns of the story?
Correct : C. Crossline
70. A historic event is usually written using which form of headline?
Correct : A. Banner
71. What is an anchor copy?
Correct : A. A lighter read
72. Which of these elements is not a basic factor of layout?
Correct : D. Editorial
73. What does a jumphead refer to?
Correct : A. Headline to a story that is continued inside the newspaper
74. What is the meaning of mixed coding?
Correct : A. Using text in two languages
75. Which of these is not a source of news?
Correct : D. InDesign
76. News organisations subscribe to wires because of their…
Correct : A. Access to stories around the globe
77. A mock-up of a design page is called as a…
Correct : B. Dummy
78. While captioning a photo, you should not do one of these things Spot the incorrect statement
Correct : D. Keep it ambigous
79. In ethics, what is the concept of golden mean?
Correct : A. Go for the less controversial option
80. Which of these points about press releases is incorrect?
Correct : C. Makes sensational statement
81. What is pagination?
Correct : A. Slotting stories based on number of pages in the edition
82. What is the purpose of a Resident Editor?
Correct : A. Supervises editorial work in a bureau
83. Which of these is not a main wing in a newspaper?
Correct : D. Radio
84. When is proofreading done?
Correct : B. Before the page is released for printing
85. Which of these statements is incorrect?
Correct : B. Tabloids and broadsheets are only different in size
86. Fact-checking is necessary in stories to ensure:
Correct : C. Accuracy
87. What is the term used to refer to a publication’s website that doesn’t let you access content free of cost?
Correct : D. Paywall
88. Which of these statements is false?
Correct : C. Plagiarism is not a breach of ethics
89. Writer's block is:
Correct : A. An inability to produce new work
90. Which of these is a tracker that tells you how well is your story doing?
Correct : A. Google Analytics
91. A feature story in a newspaper doesn't include which of the following:
Correct : D. Fiction
92. Which of these are essential elements in a review?
Correct : A. Pros and cons
93. Website headlines need to be:
Correct : B. SEO-friendly
94. Which of these statements is incorrect?
Correct : B. Typeface does not help readability
95. What is boiler plate in a press release?
Correct : C. About the company
96. Whose responsibility is it to run the day-to-day operations in a newspaper?
Correct : A. Managing Editor
97. Keeping track of exclusives is the work on which editor?
Correct : C. News Editor
98. When we use the term "red tops", what are we referring to?
Correct : B. UK tabloids
99. Which of these is an example of persuasive writing?