Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.

1		You have just been assigned to a new beat. Which of the following should you NOT do?
			A)	do research
			B)	talk to your predecessor
			C)	get out of the newsroom and meet people
			D)	look for new ways to cover your beat
2		Which of the following is NOT a good practice when you are working a beat?
			A)	getting cozy with your sources as soon as possible
			B)	familiarizing yourself with your state's open records and open meetings laws
			C)	calling sources back to verify facts
			D)	writing for your readers rather than trying to impress insiders or experts
3		Which of the following is NOT a basic rule that a beat reporter should follow?
			A)	Don't get used.
			B)	Don't follow the money.
			C)	Don't waste sources' time.
			D)	Don't simply mimic what your predecessor did.
4		What information is essential in an obituary?
			A)	name, age, cause of death, funeral information
			B)	name, citizenship, funeral arrangements, identification
			C)	name, funeral information, day/place of death, race
			D)	name, survivors, personal problems, cause of death
5		When talking to families about the deceased, you should NOT:
			A)	read from a script if you are unsure what to say.
			B)	get involved by being sympathetic to family members.
			C)	gather a lot of details by asking follow-up questions.
			D)	avoid asking family members for information, because they may be too upset.
6		When writing a story about an accident, be sure to include:
			A)	names of victims, extent of injuries, location, and time.
			B)	extent of injuries, information from bystanders about the cause of the accident, and location.
			C)	information from bystanders about the cause of the accident, location, and time.
			D)	location, time, and names of policemen working the accident.
7		Which of the following is NOT something to do to prepare your newsroom for a disaster story?
			A)	anticipate your worst-case scenarios
			B)	coordinate with authorities at the scene of the disaster
			C)	prepare a field kit
			D)	devise a newsroom battle plan
8		When you arrive at the scene of a disaster, you should be prepared to do all of the following EXCEPT:
			A)	question people on the scene before you interview authorities.
			B)	go where the action is.
			C)	talk to victims and eyewitnesses.
			D)	check in often with your editors and collaborate.
9		When writing a story about a fire, which of the following types of information should be excluded?
			A)	acts of heroism
			B)	how the fire was discovered
			C)	the private lives of the firemen
			D)	the estimated cost of damage
10		Sometimes we need to withhold certain identifications from stories, usually pertaining to those involved in a crime, especially suspects. Which of the following are excluded in this policy?
			A)	minors
			B)	victims of sensitive crimes
			C)	suspects
			D)	law enforcement personnel
11		You can't cover every court trial, and most just are not newsworthy. Which of the following would probably be no exception to this?
			A)	murder cases
			B)	sex crimes
			C)	celebrity trials
			D)	important legal rulings
12		Which of the following activities would be unlikely to result in a reporter being arrested?
			A)	using a camera in a courtroom where photos have been forbidden
			B)	talking to jurors or witnesses while a trial is underway
			C)	taking notes while a trial is in progress
			D)	talking loudly, using a cell phone, reading the newspaper, or other rude behavior that may annoy the judge
13		You should do which of the following prior to a speech?
			A)	research the speaker
			B)	monitor the mood of the crowd
			C)	highlight the speaker's key points
			D)	convey the tone of the speech
14		You should do which of the following during a speech:
			A)	research the speaker
			B)	monitor the mood of the crowd
			C)	highlight the speaker's key points
			D)	convey the tone of the speech
15		You should do which of the following when you are writing a story about a speech?
			A)	research the speaker
			B)	monitor the mood of the crowd
			C)	highlight the speaker's key points
			D)	take along a tape recorder
16		Which of the following is NOT part of your story about a speech?
			A)	the lead, summarizing the most newsworthy or provocative point
			B)	a powerful quote from the speech in the second paragraph
			C)	the format of the speech described in the third paragraph
			D)	the rest of the story combining quotes, descriptions, background information and audience reaction.
17		Which of the following would you NOT include in a story about a speech?
			A)	the speaker's name
			B)	your opinion of the speaker's content
			C)	the speaker's relevant credentials
			D)	a description of the audience
18		When covering campaigns and elections, which of the following should you NOT do?
			A)	prioritize which campaigns are the most important to cover with your limited resources
			B)	prepare your story in advance
			C)	get to know the candidates
			D)	do your homework
19		When writing an advance for a sporting event or game, which of the following would you NOT need to include?
			A)	the significance of the game
			B)	the key players
			C)	quotes from coaches or players
			D)	your prediction about who will win
20		As a reporter covering a sports beat, you should:
			A)	know the sport, cultivate your sources and ask tough, pointed questions.
			B)	cultivate your sources, ask tough, pointed questions, and use appropriate sports jargon.
			C)	ask tough, pointed questions, use appropriate sports jargon, and know the sport.
			D)	use appropriate sports jargon, know the sport, and cultivate your sources.