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51.

___________ is mostly used in a feature story

A. Cartoon lead
B. Hard News Lead
C. Delayed Lead
D. Super Lead
Answer» D. Super Lead
52.

Page layout vertical format is known as______________

A. profile
B. Portrait
C. panoramic
D. picturesque
Answer» C. panoramic
53.

A feature story in a newspaper doesn't include which of the following:

A. Photos
B. Quotes
C. Infographic
D. Fiction
Answer» E.
54.

In word processing and desktop publishing, ____________ refers to the arrangement of text and graphics.

A. Caption
B. Writing
C. layout
D. Design
Answer» D. Design
55.

________________is more of a label telling readers what the paragraph or photograph /graphic shows

A. Caption
B. Teaser
C. Strapline
D. Deck
Answer» B. Teaser
56.

Icons are used very frequently in print reports of

A. Sports
B. Crime
C. Fashion
D. Weather
Answer» E.
57.

The ___________ is responsible for all aspects of the news operation.

A. Publisher
B. Editor
C. Statutory
D. Editor in chief
Answer» E.
58.

Complete the English adage which is over-used but true: a picture is worth a_____________ words.

A. hundred
B. thousand
C. lakhs
D. million
Answer» C. lakhs
59.

If a publication is half the size of a broadsheet, it is called

A. tabloid
B. digest
C. single dummy
D. double dummy
Answer» B. digest
60.

A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine is known as

A. Editor
B. Correspondent
C. Reporter
D. Floor Supervisor
Answer» B. Correspondent
61.

Tabloid journalism is frequently termed .......

A. Cheque book journalism
B. Yellow journalism
C. Investigative journalism
D. Investigative journalism
Answer» C. Investigative journalism
62.

The headline with more than two lines which are justified on the right side and unjustified on the left is termed as

A. Hammer
B. Right angle
C. Crosser
D. Hanging Indentation
Answer» E.
63.

Anecdote are use in __________

A. Newspaper
B. Radio
C. Both Radio & Newspaper
D. Articles
Answer» B. Radio
64.

Conducting meetings with the advertisers falls under the domain of

A. News editor
B. Copy editor
C. Sub-editor
D. Editor-in-chief
Answer» E.
65.

___________is the most important and commonly used tool for editing.

A. Dictionary
B. Eraser
C. Pencil
D. Coloured pens
Answer» B. Eraser
66.

Which of these is not part of a standard copy?

A. Headline
B. Strap
C. Quotes
D. Press note
Answer» E.
67.

The “masthead” of a publication is

A. The back page
B. The publication’s title on the front page
C. Front page
D. Folio
Answer» C. Front page
68.

Which among the following is/are a type of Camera Movement

A. Cow
B. Pan
C. Dog Bark
D. Sea Wave
Answer» C. Dog Bark
69.

Picture should include the names in correct order of people standing/sitting in the picture from __________.

A. right to left
B. centre to right and then left
C. centre to left and then right
D. left to right
Answer» E.
70.

When you say "This theory" in a news story, make sure your _______ is clear.

A. News brief
B. Visual
C. Referent
D. Idea
Answer» D. Idea
71.

The element of balance in a story is all about:

A. Presenting both sides in a story
B. Accurate facts
C. Not mentioning quotes
D. Inserting opinion in copy
Answer» B. Accurate facts
72.

Whose responsibility is it to run the day-to-day operations in a newspaper?

A. Managing Editor
B. Copy editor
C. Senior Sub-Editor
D. CEO
Answer» B. Copy editor
73.

News is written in the _________style.

A. cylindrical
B. circular
C. rectangular
D. inverted pyramid
Answer» E.
74.

What is pagination?

A. Slotting stories based on number of pages in the edition
B. Sending off proofread pages for production
C. Assigning stories to reporters
D. Editing stories for accuracy
Answer» B. Sending off proofread pages for production
75.

_________________ is a newspaper of small page size, usually 11 inches wide and 17 inches deep.

A. Journal
B. Tabloid
C. Magazine
D. Broadsheet
Answer» C. Magazine
76.

Which of these is not considered hard news?

A. Business
B. Health
C. Transport
D. Entertainment
Answer» E.
77.

Who is at the top-most hierarchy in a news organisation?

A. Sponser
B. Editor-in-chief
C. Editorial staff
D. Advertisor
Answer» C. Editorial staff
78.

While choosing a visual or a photograph ensure that there is clarity, depth and ___________ in the right proportion.

A. contrast
B. resemblance
C. distance
D. equality
Answer» B. resemblance
79.

The one of heads the specific supplement is called

A. Page editor
B. Copy editor
C. News editor
D. Columinist
Answer» C. News editor
80.

Use of _________ and ________ gives each Newspaper a unique identity.

A. editors & reporters
B. colour & layout design
C. typography & layout design
D. printing & paper
Answer» C. typography & layout design
81.

A Desk Editor is also known as

A. Managing Editor
B. Copy Editor
C. Assignment Editor
D. Sub Editor
Answer» D. Sub Editor
82.

How many columns in a broadsheet

A. seven to eight
B. six to seven
C. five to six
D. four to five
Answer» B. six to seven
83.

A popular term to denote entertainment or gossip related news is termed as?

A. Page 1
B. Page 2
C. Page 3
D. Page 4
Answer» D. Page 4
84.

Active video is

A. Violent Scene
B. FlashBack
C. Pathos
D. Picture Information
Answer» E.
85.

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that leads to inaccuracies in news reports?

A. use of generalities instead of specifics
B. lack of understanding of the topic
C. carelessness and laziness
D. having editors check and question a reporter’s work.
Answer» E.
86.

What is a mock-up of a page known as?

A. Dummy
B. Grid
C. Photoshop
D. Rulers
Answer» B. Grid
87.

Which of these is not a basic function of a stylesheet?

A. Ensuring stylistic consistency and uniformity
B. Listing matters related to abbreviations and spelling
C. Ensuring ethical choice of images
D. Understanding the house style
Answer» D. Understanding the house style
88.

Which of these would be a good source of news for a health story?

A. BMC commissioner
B. School principal
C. Traffic police
D. Income tax commissioner
Answer» B. School principal
89.

Cliches must be avoided because they

A. require too much originality, thought and time.
B. have been used so often they have lost their impact
C. generally cannot be understood by readers and viewers.
D. almost always shock or offend readers and viewers.
Answer» C. generally cannot be understood by readers and viewers.
90.

Editing is _________ of news item or a news story to required shape ans size

A. Fixing
B. Cutting
C. Adjusting
D. Tailoring
Answer» E.
91.

Editing in newspapers means the removal of _____ in writing.

A. Articles
B. Fog
C. Atmosphere
D. Treatment
Answer» C. Atmosphere
92.

Balance in graphic design is also known as___________________

A. State of rest
B. jumble
C. cold type
D. clip art
Answer» B. jumble
93.

Which is the most costly aspect of running a newspaper?

A. Taxation
B. Newsprint
C. Machinery
D. Customs
Answer» C. Machinery
94.

Editors cant edit freely in terms of news selection in

A. China
B. The United states
C. Canada
D. Europian union
Answer» B. The United states
95.

A ____________r works in a print or broadcast journalism newsroom

A. Developmental Editor
B. Content Editor
C. other
D. desk editor
Answer» E.
96.

A one-line headline that stretches all the way across a story is called

A. slammer
B. banner
C. sidesaddles
D. tripod
Answer» C. sidesaddles
97.

_________ of the headline determines the importance of the story

A. Byline
B. Words
C. Colour
D. Size
Answer» E.
98.

Which one of the following is a photo editing software ?

A. Audacity
B. Photoshop
C. Adobe Premiere
D. Picasa
Answer» B. Photoshop
99.

In _____________ editing plays a vital role.

A. News Organization
B. Advertisement Department
C. Marketing
D. Business Department
Answer» B. Advertisement Department
100.

Page layout horizontal format is known as______________

A. mountainscape
B. seascape
C. Landscape
D. grassscape
Answer» D. grassscape