CDE Ag Communications Flashcard

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When is it appropriate for AP images to be digitally manipulated?

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AP does not alter or digitally manipulate the content of a photograph in any way.

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When using Twitter, tagging an account in a tweet is called a:

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Mention

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Which of the following is correct?
Options:
Tony is a Champion livestock showman.
Tony is a champion livestock showman.
Tonys a champion livestock showman.
Tony's a Champion livestock showman.

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Tony is a champion livestock showman.

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Which of the following sentences has commas that should be omitted: Web 2.0 applications, forms to interact with media, can be trustworthy sources., Social media is a tool, that allows for sharing, of information., Blogs are a form of social media, which is a quick way to share information., Even my grandma, who has a Facebook account, keeps current with social media.

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Social media is a tool, that allows for sharing, of information.

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Under AP's rules, material from anonymous sources may only be used if:

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The material is information and not opinion, and is vital to the news report.

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Which method of gathering information is least acceptable when reporting a story? Options: Calling someone on the phone, Talking face-to-face, Checking Facebook, None of the above are acceptable

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Checking Facebook

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What is the lead in a broadcast?

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The first sentence in a story that reports essential facts.

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Please select the correct choice: We traveled more than 350 miles. We traveled 352.67 miles. We traveled about 350 miles, I think. 352.67 miles is how far we traveled.

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We traveled more than 350 miles.

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Which of the following is the correct way to write a phone number?
Options: [phone], 806-555-1234, 806.555.1234, [phone]

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806-555-1234

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Which of the following is correct?
Options:
Jim's savings should increase 4-6% by next summer.
Jim's savings should increase 4 percent to 6 percent by next summer.
Jim's savings should increase 4 to 6 percent by next summer.
Jim's savings should increase four to six percent by next summer.

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Jim's savings should increase 4 to 6 percent by next summer.