INTRO TO BROADCAST JOURNALISM
FINAL EXAM
Spring 2009 – 4/29/09 - Professor Mark Grimm

INTRO TO BROADCAST JOURNALISM
FINAL EXAM
Spring 2009 – 4/29/09 - Professor Mark Grimm

This exam has two sections. Good Luck!

Part 1 – Multiple Choice
Choose correct answer for each question below. Each is worth 1 point. Place all answers on the answer sheet only!
(This section worth 80 points)

1- The Arlington National Cemetery area devoted to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is called what?
A) Somber Hill B) Patriotism Plot C) I-A Wars Heroes D) Section 60

2-The documentary on the area makes very effective use of narration in the piece.
A) True B) False

3- One striking feature of the documentary was so many of the grieving had the same ethnic background or national origin.
A) True B) False

4- The award-winning documentary was presented by
A) CNN B) PBS C) HBO D) Reuters Video Productions

5- One of the little girls in the piece told her uncle that if he went to war he would be killed.
A) True B) False

6- Our Capital News 9 tour demonstrated that the news they present is always presented live.
A) True B) False

7- We learned at Cap 9 that there is no difference between a satellite truck and a microwave truck.
A) True B) False

8-On the weather set, video or graphics can be inserted behind the weather person using what?
A) Diositator B) Insertion screen C) chroma key panel D) video/graphics board

9- A chief role of the Cap 9 managing editor is to oversee the work of the producers for the various shows.
A) True B) False

10- How are editors able to find the sound bites quickly on the raw tape that they wish to use in stories?
A) reporter’s memory B) by using time code C) the videographer’s memory D) frame location speed (fls)

11- The anchors at Capital News 9 also anchor the news for the Syracuse market.
A) True B) False

12- The majority of the weather anchors at Cap 9 actually live outside this area.
A) True B) False

13- In broadcast journalism, the person specifically responsible for the content of the newscast is the
A) Assignment editor B) editor C) producer D) Assistant News Dir.

14 – The listing of stories planned for the newscast is called what?
A) show list B) item list C) rundown D) shot list

15- All anchors never have to write the stories they read.
A) True B) False

16- The technical troops in a newscast are led by whom?
A) News Director B) Producer C) Director D) Audio Leader

17- This technology allows for graphics to be created electronically.
A) Paintbox B) WeatherKey C) Chromakey D) Back Fade

18- In a control room, the desk covered with labeled buttons is what?
A) preview monitor B) line monitor C) copy desk D) switcher

19– These people are usually the highest paid in the newsroom.
A) News Directors B) Anchors C) Reporters D) Producers

20- What did “THUMBS” refer to in the chapter?
A) Hand signals for reporters B) the signal the newscast is a go
C) some “pad” in case the show runs short D) saying no

21 – The Santa Claus accident shows the risk involved in live programming. A) True B) False

22- When people work together intelligently, TV news is perhaps the most effective method humans have devised for communicating news.
A) True B) False

23- Capital News 9 News Director Gary Holmes says he puts a heavy premium on what?
A) Graphics B) Ideas C) Producing D) Editing

24- Holmes calls it “the coolest place you can ever go.”
A) CNN B) CBS6 C) ESPN D) State government

25-Network integration is a cross between what?
A) Anchoring and reporting B) Shooting and editing C) Producing and Directing D) On and off air

26-When Holmes started at Capital News 9, he worked what shift?
A) 9 to 5 B) 3 am to noon C) 3 pm to midnight D) Noon to 9 pm

27- Reporting from a beat reporter from communities like Glens Falls and Saratoga, Holmes described as what?
A) Zone reporting B) Extended local C) Hyper local D) Overview

28- What is the approximate staff size at Cap 9?
A) 30 B) 50 C) 100 D) 200

29- Holmes said Twitter can be a very important news tool. He cited what story as an example?
A) Big ice storm B) I-90 accident C) Buffalo plane crash D) 911

30-What does Mr. Holmes first look for when hiring reporters?
A) Education B) Intelligence C) Story telling ability D) Tech savvy

31-One of the things TV13’s Andrew Catalon likes the least about sportscasters is when they are “over the top” about themselves.
A) True B) False

32- Catalon said he got his jobs due to the connections of his former professor. Who was he?
A) Dow Smith B) Dow Jones C) Rodger Wyland D) Bob Andrews

33- Catalon said he didn’t think internships were that useful.
A) True B) False

34-Catalon actually broadcast two sports at the China Olympics though he never went there. What were they?
A) Handball and equestrian B) handball and fencing C) badminton and hockey D) squash and curling

35-The General, Robert Lee, called it the “worst summer of his life.”
A) Play by play in Butte, Montana B) play-by-play in Salem, Oregon C) Out of work D) Lifeguarding

36-Lee said he actually had to do the team’s laundry and paint the bathroom in his first radio play-by-play job.
A) True B) False

37- What landed Lee’s job as an announcer for Siena’s women’s team?
A) Good tape B) Experience C) Persistence D) Previous Connections

38- Lee now makes enough money as Siena’s play-by-play person that he doesn’t need another job.
A) True B) False

39- Lee says this tool has made a “gigantic difference” for researching college teams.
A) Sports information guide B) press packets C) Internet D) Phone calls

40- Bob Costas said the best sportscaster finds a good story line.
A) True B) False

41- In broadcast journalism, the person responsible for matching reporters with their stories is
A) Assignment editor B) editor C) producer D) Assistant News Dir.

42- All anchors are highly paid.
A) True B) False

43- If you first set the scene of a house fire by showing the whole block, this is called what?
A) Establishing shot B) Mid Shot C) Close Up D) Back fade

44- In a control room, there are very few technological devices?
A) True B) False

45– Rookie reporters generally make a lot of money.
A) True B) False

46- Siena has both as broadcast radio and Internet radio operation.
A) True B) False

47 – Due to advances in technology, it is safe to do a live shot in a lightning storm. A) True B) False

48- The web can take the clarity of broadcast news and combine it--using links--with the depth of printed news.
A) True B) False

49– A station’s website should not be used to promote the station.
A) True B) False

50- Web journalism doesn’t have to follow rules for accuracy & clarity.
A) True B) False

51 – Some web techniques for news have yet to be invented.
A) True B) False

52 – A highlighted word or phrase (often blue) where you can insert a URL is called what?
A) Banner B) Link C) Off-Lead D) Bee Bop

53 - It is more difficult for public officials and public figures to win libel suits than it is for the general public because a different standard applies.
A) True B) False

54 Radio and TV broadcast news, unlike other forms of journalism, is specifically regulated by the federal government.
A) True B) False

55– The FCC’s “equal time” rule relates to which group of people.
A) Celebrity actors B) Sports heroes C) Political candidates D) J-Lo

56 – In rare cases, advertisers should be allowed to influence the news.
A) True B) False

57 – It is no longer legal anywhere to tape someone without their knowledge.
A) True B) False

58- His “I Have A Dream” speech had passion, clarity, and relevance.
A) Barack Obama B) Martin Luther King, Jr. C) Al Sharpton D) JFK

59- Dubbed the “great communicator,” he combined humor and warmth.
A) Nixon B) Clinton C) Reagan D) Graham

60- This should be thought of as “valuable inventory” in speechmaking.
A) Timing B) Feedback C) Humor D) Yelling

61 – Great speakers are born that way.
A) True B) False

62- The introduction given about the speaker before he/she speaks is almost always adequate.
A) True B) False

63- Who said the thing I do best is “share my enthusiasm.”
A) Elton John B) Billy Graham C) Barak Obama D) Bill Gates

64- Appearance really doesn’t matter when giving a speech.
A) True B) False

65- Blowing into a microphone is the best way to test it.
A) True B) False

66- John Farley showed a real grasp of the topic when his commentary discussed which horse race?
A) Florida Derby B) Kentucky Derby C) Travers D) Belmont Stakes

67- Giving too much detail on the stats of players is a clarity mistake.
A) True B) False

68- Bridget Rowland’s commentary made the point this is being underutilized.
A) College theatre B) Morrell Science Center C) Blackboard Academic Suite D) Women sports

69 – Which famous performer played at the wedding of heartthrob Andy Roddick?
A) Madonna B) Yo- Z C) Elton John D) Paul McCartney

70- According to the Patel commentary, there is hope for the economy.
A) True B) False

71- According to the Mantle commentary, this is patriotic.
A) Military service B) Elected office C) Helping charities D) Peace Corp

72- Youtube played a pivotal role in a recent concert where?
A) Radio City Music Hall B) LA Forum C) National Orchestra in Washington D) Carnegie Hall

73- April 20th marked the 10 year anniversary of this event.
A) Launch of Facebook B) Launch of Myspace C) Columbine shootings D) First hybrid car

74- Meghan Bowker said this play brought us our world from a different perspective.
A) Chicago B) Les Miserables C) The Heights D) Scat Doo

75- For the second time in recent years, this celebrity had a horse accident.
A) Christopher Reeves B) Paula Abdul C) Clara Horval D) Madonna

76- The Holden commentary related modern day issues to the work of this figure.
A) Jesus Christ B) Martin Luther King, Jr. C) Abe Lincoln D) St. Francis

77- This commentary by Katie Ornellas said the best approach to student violence was what?
A) Less drinking B) More security booths C) Being proactive D) Tighter admission policies

78- The Sanchez commentary spoke in favor of what?
A) Improved technology at Siena B) Lower tuition C) Lower Drinking age D) No free period

79 – The candidate’s focus in a job interview should be on what?
A) Brown nosing the interviewer B) Revealing your civic background
C) Telling the interviewer how you can help them D) Highlighting your education

80- In the 21st century, you will get a lot of your news from each other. That’s called what?
A) Groovin’ B) Circle Socializing C) Self-generated media D) Binary coordination
Part Two:

Short Answer questions (each worth 10 points)

1 – Philosopher Sissy Bok lists three steps to consider when struggling with an ethical decision. List the three steps and briefly explain them and then explain the purpose for studying ethics.

2- “You need cultural and ideological diversity as well as racial and gender diversity” --- Tim Russert
Explain the significance of the Russert quote --- what does it mean exactly and how would you implement it if you were a news director.

Have a Great Summer and Good Luck to all my Peeps!

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