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Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.

1
In what way are print and online stories similar?
A)size of images
B)number of columns
C)journalistic standards and reporting techniques
D)timeliness
2
The home page is very important. Which of the following should NOT go on the homepage?
A)the headline and summary of the lead story
B)important stories from other departments
C)the footer
D)the index (or navigation bar)
3
Which of the following is NOT a multimedia option that you could use for an online story?
A)Webcams and Webcasts
B)Podcasts
C)animated graphics
D)story summaries
4
You are working on a story about wild auto designs for the future. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
5
You are working on a story about country music singing styles. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
6
You are working on a story about a fine arts museum. Which medium would be most useful?
A)audio
B)photos
C)video
D)graphics
7
How would you describe content convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting.
8
How would you describe newsroom convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting.
9
How would you describe newsgathering convergence?
A)Journalists from different media all share the same workspace.
B)The final story is presented in multimedia form.
C)Reporters, editors and photographers collaborate on story production.
D)It is multimedia reporting by one journalist.
10
What is NOT a benefit of using social media in journalism:
A)It extends the shelf life of the stories you produce
B)it improves your writing
C)It helps you engage with your readers
D)It makes long stories seem shorter
11
Why is it helpful to monitor your community's conversations on social networking sites BEFORE beginning your story?
A)it helps you see what trends, activities, topics, and obsessions are foremost in their minds.
B)you can meet new friends and get your Facebook numbers up
C)you can get weigh in and post comments in any heated debates
D)it's a good place to post a poll on what you should write next
12
Newsroom-related blogs allow reporters to do a number of things to enhance their stories. Which of the following should reporters of hard news stories NOT do?
A)discuss their stories
B)give their opinions of the story content
C)provide transcripts of interviews
D)add supplemental facts
13
Which of the following statements is NOT true about blogs?
A)Blogs are used only for news reporting.
B)Blogs may contain libelous comments.
C)Blog posts appear with the most recent postings on top.
D)The term blog is slang for Web log.
14
Which of the following would NOT be a means to enhance your online story?
A)planning your story as one long, linear block of text
B)planning ways for your readers to interact using polls, reader feedback and live chats
C)using links to documents, blogs and opinion columns
D)using multimedia: audio, video, graphics and slideshows







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