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| 51. |
___________ is mostly used in a feature story |
| A. | Cartoon lead |
| B. | Hard News Lead |
| C. | Delayed Lead |
| D. | Super Lead |
| Answer» D. Super Lead | |
| 52. |
Page layout vertical format is known as______________ |
| A. | profile |
| B. | Portrait |
| C. | panoramic |
| D. | picturesque |
| Answer» C. panoramic | |
| 53. |
A feature story in a newspaper doesn't include which of the following: |
| A. | Photos |
| B. | Quotes |
| C. | Infographic |
| D. | Fiction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
In word processing and desktop publishing, ____________ refers to the arrangement of text and graphics. |
| A. | Caption |
| B. | Writing |
| C. | layout |
| D. | Design |
| Answer» D. Design | |
| 55. |
________________is more of a label telling readers what the paragraph or photograph /graphic shows |
| A. | Caption |
| B. | Teaser |
| C. | Strapline |
| D. | Deck |
| Answer» B. Teaser | |
| 56. |
Icons are used very frequently in print reports of |
| A. | Sports |
| B. | Crime |
| C. | Fashion |
| D. | Weather |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
The ___________ is responsible for all aspects of the news operation. |
| A. | Publisher |
| B. | Editor |
| C. | Statutory |
| D. | Editor in chief |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Complete the English adage which is over-used but true: a picture is worth a_____________ words. |
| A. | hundred |
| B. | thousand |
| C. | lakhs |
| D. | million |
| Answer» C. lakhs | |
| 59. |
If a publication is half the size of a broadsheet, it is called |
| A. | tabloid |
| B. | digest |
| C. | single dummy |
| D. | double dummy |
| Answer» B. digest | |
| 60. |
A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine is known as |
| A. | Editor |
| B. | Correspondent |
| C. | Reporter |
| D. | Floor Supervisor |
| Answer» B. Correspondent | |
| 61. |
Tabloid journalism is frequently termed ....... |
| A. | Cheque book journalism |
| B. | Yellow journalism |
| C. | Investigative journalism |
| D. | Investigative journalism |
| Answer» C. Investigative journalism | |
| 62. |
The headline with more than two lines which are justified on the right side and unjustified on the left is termed as |
| A. | Hammer |
| B. | Right angle |
| C. | Crosser |
| D. | Hanging Indentation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
Anecdote are use in __________ |
| A. | Newspaper |
| B. | Radio |
| C. | Both Radio & Newspaper |
| D. | Articles |
| Answer» B. Radio | |
| 64. |
Conducting meetings with the advertisers falls under the domain of |
| A. | News editor |
| B. | Copy editor |
| C. | Sub-editor |
| D. | Editor-in-chief |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
___________is the most important and commonly used tool for editing. |
| A. | Dictionary |
| B. | Eraser |
| C. | Pencil |
| D. | Coloured pens |
| Answer» B. Eraser | |
| 66. |
Which of these is not part of a standard copy? |
| A. | Headline |
| B. | Strap |
| C. | Quotes |
| D. | Press note |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
The “masthead” of a publication is |
| A. | The back page |
| B. | The publication’s title on the front page |
| C. | Front page |
| D. | Folio |
| Answer» C. Front page | |
| 68. |
Which among the following is/are a type of Camera Movement |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Pan |
| C. | Dog Bark |
| D. | Sea Wave |
| Answer» C. Dog Bark | |
| 69. |
Picture should include the names in correct order of people standing/sitting in the picture from __________. |
| A. | right to left |
| B. | centre to right and then left |
| C. | centre to left and then right |
| D. | left to right |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
When you say "This theory" in a news story, make sure your _______ is clear. |
| A. | News brief |
| B. | Visual |
| C. | Referent |
| D. | Idea |
| Answer» D. Idea | |
| 71. |
The element of balance in a story is all about: |
| A. | Presenting both sides in a story |
| B. | Accurate facts |
| C. | Not mentioning quotes |
| D. | Inserting opinion in copy |
| Answer» B. Accurate facts | |
| 72. |
Whose responsibility is it to run the day-to-day operations in a newspaper? |
| A. | Managing Editor |
| B. | Copy editor |
| C. | Senior Sub-Editor |
| D. | CEO |
| Answer» B. Copy editor | |
| 73. |
News is written in the _________style. |
| A. | cylindrical |
| B. | circular |
| C. | rectangular |
| D. | inverted pyramid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
What is pagination? |
| A. | Slotting stories based on number of pages in the edition |
| B. | Sending off proofread pages for production |
| C. | Assigning stories to reporters |
| D. | Editing stories for accuracy |
| Answer» B. Sending off proofread pages for production | |
| 75. |
_________________ is a newspaper of small page size, usually 11 inches wide and 17 inches deep. |
| A. | Journal |
| B. | Tabloid |
| C. | Magazine |
| D. | Broadsheet |
| Answer» C. Magazine | |
| 76. |
Which of these is not considered hard news? |
| A. | Business |
| B. | Health |
| C. | Transport |
| D. | Entertainment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
Who is at the top-most hierarchy in a news organisation? |
| A. | Sponser |
| B. | Editor-in-chief |
| C. | Editorial staff |
| D. | Advertisor |
| Answer» C. Editorial staff | |
| 78. |
While choosing a visual or a photograph ensure that there is clarity, depth and ___________ in the right proportion. |
| A. | contrast |
| B. | resemblance |
| C. | distance |
| D. | equality |
| Answer» B. resemblance | |
| 79. |
The one of heads the specific supplement is called |
| A. | Page editor |
| B. | Copy editor |
| C. | News editor |
| D. | Columinist |
| Answer» C. News editor | |
| 80. |
Use of _________ and ________ gives each Newspaper a unique identity. |
| A. | editors & reporters |
| B. | colour & layout design |
| C. | typography & layout design |
| D. | printing & paper |
| Answer» C. typography & layout design | |
| 81. |
A Desk Editor is also known as |
| A. | Managing Editor |
| B. | Copy Editor |
| C. | Assignment Editor |
| D. | Sub Editor |
| Answer» D. Sub Editor | |
| 82. |
How many columns in a broadsheet |
| A. | seven to eight |
| B. | six to seven |
| C. | five to six |
| D. | four to five |
| Answer» B. six to seven | |
| 83. |
A popular term to denote entertainment or gossip related news is termed as? |
| A. | Page 1 |
| B. | Page 2 |
| C. | Page 3 |
| D. | Page 4 |
| Answer» D. Page 4 | |
| 84. |
Active video is |
| A. | Violent Scene |
| B. | FlashBack |
| C. | Pathos |
| D. | Picture Information |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that leads to inaccuracies in news reports? |
| A. | use of generalities instead of specifics |
| B. | lack of understanding of the topic |
| C. | carelessness and laziness |
| D. | having editors check and question a reporter’s work. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
What is a mock-up of a page known as? |
| A. | Dummy |
| B. | Grid |
| C. | Photoshop |
| D. | Rulers |
| Answer» B. Grid | |
| 87. |
Which of these is not a basic function of a stylesheet? |
| A. | Ensuring stylistic consistency and uniformity |
| B. | Listing matters related to abbreviations and spelling |
| C. | Ensuring ethical choice of images |
| D. | Understanding the house style |
| Answer» D. Understanding the house style | |
| 88. |
Which of these would be a good source of news for a health story? |
| A. | BMC commissioner |
| B. | School principal |
| C. | Traffic police |
| D. | Income tax commissioner |
| Answer» B. School principal | |
| 89. |
Cliches must be avoided because they |
| A. | require too much originality, thought and time. |
| B. | have been used so often they have lost their impact |
| C. | generally cannot be understood by readers and viewers. |
| D. | almost always shock or offend readers and viewers. |
| Answer» C. generally cannot be understood by readers and viewers. | |
| 90. |
Editing is _________ of news item or a news story to required shape ans size |
| A. | Fixing |
| B. | Cutting |
| C. | Adjusting |
| D. | Tailoring |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Editing in newspapers means the removal of _____ in writing. |
| A. | Articles |
| B. | Fog |
| C. | Atmosphere |
| D. | Treatment |
| Answer» C. Atmosphere | |
| 92. |
Balance in graphic design is also known as___________________ |
| A. | State of rest |
| B. | jumble |
| C. | cold type |
| D. | clip art |
| Answer» B. jumble | |
| 93. |
Which is the most costly aspect of running a newspaper? |
| A. | Taxation |
| B. | Newsprint |
| C. | Machinery |
| D. | Customs |
| Answer» C. Machinery | |
| 94. |
Editors cant edit freely in terms of news selection in |
| A. | China |
| B. | The United states |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Europian union |
| Answer» B. The United states | |
| 95. |
A ____________r works in a print or broadcast journalism newsroom |
| A. | Developmental Editor |
| B. | Content Editor |
| C. | other |
| D. | desk editor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 96. |
A one-line headline that stretches all the way across a story is called |
| A. | slammer |
| B. | banner |
| C. | sidesaddles |
| D. | tripod |
| Answer» C. sidesaddles | |
| 97. |
_________ of the headline determines the importance of the story |
| A. | Byline |
| B. | Words |
| C. | Colour |
| D. | Size |
| Answer» E. | |
| 98. |
Which one of the following is a photo editing software ? |
| A. | Audacity |
| B. | Photoshop |
| C. | Adobe Premiere |
| D. | Picasa |
| Answer» B. Photoshop | |
| 99. |
In _____________ editing plays a vital role. |
| A. | News Organization |
| B. | Advertisement Department |
| C. | Marketing |
| D. | Business Department |
| Answer» B. Advertisement Department | |
| 100. |
Page layout horizontal format is known as______________ |
| A. | mountainscape |
| B. | seascape |
| C. | Landscape |
| D. | grassscape |
| Answer» D. grassscape | |