PART 2 DIASS (SUMMATIVE)

1. Role of Journalists in a Crisis

During a natural disaster, a journalist reports live updates on television, social media, and news websites. What is their primary function in this situation?

• A. Inform the public about the latest developments

• B. Increase public awareness about safety measures

• C. Influence public opinion on government response

• D. Entertain viewers with compelling visuals

2. Ethical Journalism

A journalist receives an anonymous tip about corruption in a government agency. What is the most ethical action to take?

• A. Immediately publish the story to break the news first

• B. Verify the information with multiple sources before publishing

• C. Keep the source’s identity confidential but publish the story

• D. Write an opinion piece based on the anonymous tip

3. 3. Journalism and Freedom of the Press

A journalist in a country with strict media censorship is arrested for publishing an article critical of the government. Which journalistic right is being violated?

• A. Right to investigate stories

• B. Right to protect sources

• C. Right to free access to information

• D. Right to publish without fear of punishment

4. 4. Fake News and Responsibility

   A journalist accidentally spreads false information on social media. What is the most responsible action to take?

• 4. A. Delete the post and pretend it never happened

• 4. B. Blame the mistake on unreliable sources

• 4. C. Issue a public correction and apology

• 4. D. Ignore the mistake and continue reporting

5. 5. Ethical Dilemma in Journalism

   A journalist receives a large sum of money to write a positive article about a politician. What should they do?

• 5. A. Accept the money but write an honest article

• 5. B. Accept the money and follow the politician’s request

• 5. C. Reject the bribe and report the corruption

• 5. D. Keep the money but remain silent

6. 6. Journalism and Privacy

A famous actress asks a journalist not to publish photos of her child taken without permission. What ethical principle applies?

• A. Right to free access to information

• B. Right to publish without restriction

• C. Right to privacy

• D. Right to shape public opinion

7. 7. The Role of Technology in Journalism

   How has the rise of social media changed journalism?

• 7. A. News spreads faster

• 7. B. More citizen journalism exists

• 7. C. Fake news spreads more easily

• 7. D. Traditional media faces more competition

8. 8. Photojournalism Ethics

   A photographer captures a graphic image of a crime scene. What is the best decision before publishing it?

• 8. A. Publish it to show the reality of crime

• 8. B. Blur sensitive details to protect the victim’s dignity

• 8. C. Ignore ethical concerns and post it online

• 8. D. Keep the photo for personal collection

9. 9. Role of Journalism in Elections

   During elections, how should journalists report on candidates?

• 9. A. Highlight the achievements of one candidate

• 9. B. Provide fair and balanced reporting on all candidates

• 9. C. Promote the journalist’s preferred candidate

• 9. D. Ignore negative news about certain candidates

10. 10. The Impact of Citizen Journalism

    With the rise of smartphones, ordinary people can now report news instantly. What is a major challenge of citizen journalism?

• 10. A. Lack of fact-checking and accuracy

• 10. B. Faster news updates

• 10. C. Increased public awareness

• 10. D. More diverse news sources