Mass Comm Bachelor of Communication Broadcast Journalism and Reporting 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the role of a news producer in a broadcast newsroom?
- Planning and organizing the content and rundown of a newscast (Correct answer)
- Operating the camera during live broadcasts
- Writing all scripts personally
- Managing advertising sales
Correct answer: Planning and organizing the content and rundown of a newscast
A news producer oversees the editorial structure of a newscast, including story selection, timing, and the rundown.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes 'breaking news'?
- A developing story being reported as it happens in real time (Correct answer)
- An in-depth investigative report
- A pre-recorded feature segment
- A weekly news summary
Correct answer: A developing story being reported as it happens in real time
Breaking news refers to events that are unfolding in real time and are reported as they develop.
Question 3: What is 'B-roll' in broadcast journalism?
- Secondary footage used to illustrate or supplement the main story (Correct answer)
- The backup anchor script
- The second segment of a news package
- Footage reserved for commercials
Correct answer: Secondary footage used to illustrate or supplement the main story
B-roll is supplemental footage that plays over narration to visually support the story being told.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a 'teaser' in a television newscast?
- To preview upcoming stories and keep viewers watching (Correct answer)
- To introduce the lead anchor
- To summarize the day's weather
- To promote advertising sponsors
Correct answer: To preview upcoming stories and keep viewers watching
A teaser briefly previews upcoming stories to create anticipation and retain the audience through commercial breaks.
Question 5: Which FCC regulation requires broadcast stations to serve the 'public interest, convenience, and necessity'?
- The public trustee doctrine (Correct answer)
- The Fairness Doctrine
- The Equal Time Rule
- The Safe Harbor Rule
Correct answer: The public trustee doctrine
The public trustee doctrine holds that broadcast licensees must serve the public interest as a condition of their license.
Question 6: What does 'live shot' mean in broadcast news?
- A reporter appearing at a location in real time during the broadcast (Correct answer)
- A camera test before airtime
- Pre-recorded footage aired the same day
- An anchor reading without a teleprompter
Correct answer: A reporter appearing at a location in real time during the broadcast
A live shot is when a reporter is at a location and appears on camera in real time during the actual newscast.
Mass Comm Bachelor of Communication Broadcast Journalism and Reporting 2
What is the role of a news producer in a broadcast newsroom?