Print News - industries

Question 1

True or False: Print news is a declining industry.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is a primary role of print news media?

Answer 2

To inform the public about current events.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main regulatory body for the press in the UK.

Answer 3

Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of print news publication? (a) Newspaper (b) Blog (c) Podcast

Answer 4

a) Newspaper

Question 5

What is the typical frequency of publication for a daily newspaper?

Answer 5

Every day

Question 6

True or False: Tabloid newspapers typically focus on serious news stories.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is the main difference between a tabloid and a broadsheet?

Answer 7

Tabloids focus on sensational news, while broadsheets focus on serious journalism.

Question 8

Define ‘circulation’ in the context of print news.

Answer 8

The number of copies distributed of a newspaper or magazine.

Question 9

What is meant by ‘editorial bias’?

Answer 9

A tendency to present news in a way that reflects a particular viewpoint or agenda.

Question 10

What type of news is primarily featured in local newspapers?

Answer 10

Community news and local events.

Question 11

Who is responsible for the content of a newspaper?

Answer 11

The editor

Question 12

What does the term ‘press release’ refer to?

Answer 12

A written statement provided to the media to announce something newsworthy.

Question 13

True or False: Online news has completely replaced print news.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is a ‘lead story’?

Answer 14

The most important story in a news publication.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the financial management of a newspaper.

Answer 15

publisher

Question 16

What is the term for the practice of sensationalizing news stories?

Answer 16

Yellow journalism

Question 17

What does ‘cutting’ refer to in the context of print news?

Answer 17

Editing content to fit space limitations.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a genre of news reporting? (a) Investigative (b) Opinion (c) Fiction

Answer 18

c) Fiction

Question 19

What is the importance of ‘fact-checking’ in print journalism?

Answer 19

To ensure the accuracy and credibility of the news reported.

Question 20

Define ‘newsworthiness’.

Answer 20

The criteria that determine how important a news story is.

Question 21

What is a ‘byline’?

Answer 21

The line that names the author of an article.

Question 22

True or False: All newspapers are profit-driven businesses.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What does ‘editorial independence’ refer to?

Answer 23

The freedom of journalists to report without interference from management.

Question 24

What is the primary target audience for a tabloid newspaper?

Answer 24

General public seeking entertainment and celebrity news.

Question 25

What is a 'scoop' in journalism?

Answer 25

An exclusive news story reported before other media outlets.

Question 26

What is 'layout' in the context of print media?

Answer 26

The arrangement of text and images on a page.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a section of a newspaper dedicated to opinion pieces.

Answer 27

editorial section

Question 28

What role does a 'copy editor' play in print news?

Answer 28

They review and correct written content for clarity and accuracy.

Question 29

What does 'news cycle' refer to?

Answer 29

The time it takes for news to be reported, consumed, and replaced by new news.

Question 30

True or False: Print news is often considered more reliable than online news.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is meant by the term 'soft news'?

Answer 31

News that is entertaining or human-interest focused rather than hard news.

Question 32

Define 'press freedom'.

Answer 32

The right of journalists to report the news without censorship or restraint.

Question 33

What is a 'headline'?

Answer 33

A title or summary of a news article designed to attract attention.

Question 34

Which type of publication is likely to have more visual content? (a) Broadsheet (b) Magazine

Answer 34

b) Magazine

Question 35

What is the purpose of a 'feature article'?

Answer 35

To provide in-depth coverage of a specific topic or event.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main source of revenue for most newspapers.

Answer 36

advertising

Question 37

What is the impact of social media on print news?

Answer 37

It has changed how news is distributed and consumed, often leading to decreased print circulation.

Question 38

True or False: The primary audience for trade publications is the general public.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What does 'journalistic integrity' mean?

Answer 39

The ethical standards and principles that guide journalists in their work.

Question 40

What is the significance of 'investigative journalism'?

Answer 40

It uncovers hidden truths and holds powerful entities accountable.

Question 41

What is a 'news desk'?

Answer 41

The department in a newsroom responsible for managing news coverage.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of using anonymous sources in journalism.

Answer 42

Off-the-record reporting

Question 43

What does 'layout design' influence in print news?

Answer 43

The visual presentation and readability of the publication.

Question 44

True or False: Editorial cartoons are a form of opinion journalism.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

What is a 'press conference'?

Answer 45

An event where journalists can ask questions of public figures or organizations.