Ch4 Media Ethics Quiz

Media law help us answer what _____ we publish, while media ethics helps us answer what _____ we publish?

• may, should

• should, may

What activity is described as an invasion of privacy?

• Borrowing a book from the library

• Bugging the counselor’s office

• Asking for advice from a counselor

• Sending an email to a friend

What law is violated by using the Beatles’ “Hey Jude” without permission in a broadcast?

• Privacy law

• Copyright law

• Trademark law

• Patent law

What is an example of an ethical dilemma in journalism?

• An action that is legal but violates journalism ethics

• An action that is illegal and violates journalism ethics

• An action that is legal and follows journalism ethics

• An action that is illegal but follows journalism ethics

What is a code of ethics?

• A set of laws for legal behavior

• A written set of guidelines for ethical behavior

• A list of company rules

• A collection of personal opinions

What is one purpose of a code of ethics?

• To create a marketing strategy

• To provide language to explain your decisions to others

• To develop technical skills

• To enforce company policies

What does ethical journalism strive to ensure?

• Biased and unfair information

• Free exchange of information that is accurate, fair, and thorough

• Restricted and censored information

• Inaccurate and misleading information

What is one of the expectations of your audience according to the document?

• Ignore diversity

• Tell the story of diversity

• Focus only on popular voices

• Avoid explaining events

Which of the following is NOT an expectation mentioned in the document?

• Seek seldom heard voices

• Provide context for events

• Spot trends and explain events

• Focus solely on entertainment

What are the ABCs of Journalism?

• Be accurate, be balanced, be concise

• Be active, be bold, be creative

• Be assertive, be brave, be clear

• Be attentive, be bright, be careful