Quiz 1.3 SPJ 10 - Journalism

What is public affairs programming?

• Programming that focuses on entertainment

• Programming that focuses on politics and public policy

• Programming that focuses on celebrity news and gossip

• Programming that focuses on sports and athletics

Which of the following is an example of public affairs programming?

• Reality TV shows

• Sports programs

• News programs

• Cooking shows

What is the purpose of public affairs programming?

• To entertain audiences

• To educate audiences about politics and public policy

• To promote celebrities and their lifestyles

• To provide coverage of sports and athletics

Which of the following is an example of a public affairs program format?

• Talk shows

• Game shows

• Sitcoms

• Soap operas

Which of the following is a common feature of public affairs programming?

• Audience participation

• Celebrity interviews

• Sports highlights

• Musical performances

What is breaking news?

• News that is happening for the first time

• News that has already been reported by other news outlets

• News that is not considered important or significant

• News that is focused on entertainment and celebrity gossip

Which of the following is an example of breaking news?

• A celebrity divorce

• A new movie release

• A terrorist attack

• A sports championship

What is the main goal of breaking news coverage?

• To provide entertainment to the audience

• To be the first to report on a breaking event

• To provide accurate and timely information to the public

• To speculate about the causes and consequences of an event

What is a "breaking news ticker"?

• A tool used by reporters to break into a live broadcast

• A scrolling message on the TV screen that provides updates on a breaking news event

• A type of camera used to capture footage of breaking events

• A news anchor who specializes in covering breaking news stories

Which of the following is a common feature of breaking news coverage?

• In-depth analysis and commentary

• Pre-recorded segments and packages

• Interviews with experts and eyewitnesses

• Live musical performances