EXAM #2 JMC 101
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Section 230
ANSWER
When harmful speech takes place, it is the speaker that should be held responsible not the
service that is hosting the specch
Question 2.
What are the principals that unite journalists?
ANSWER
F.A.C.T
F- Fairness
A- Accuracy
C- Context
T- Truth
Question 3.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
ANSWER
a legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or
information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes but wish to
restrict access to or by third parties.
Question 4.
W8-L1: How do journalists create story ideas?
ANSWER
They start with a question. They choose a topic that is very narrow and original.
,Question 5.
The Boston Globe's Spotlight investigation
ANSWER
The investigation that uncovered in Boston's Catholic church for sexual abuse of minors. The
abuse don by the clergy (2002)
Question 6.
How have newspapers evolved and remained constant through history?
ANSWER
Before: No pics or would use illustrations, could not choose font size appealed to a high class
audience. Now- Easier to read due to use of white space and breaking up articles, more sober
stories with facts, appeals to a wide variety of audiences
Question 7.
Christine Blasey Ford
ANSWER
Accusation of sexual assault towards Supreme Court Justice Bret Kavanaugh, direct result of
#metoo movement
Question 8.
PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
What are some potential futures for Section 230, according to the episode?
ANSWER
Want it to be updated or revised.
Question 9.
Surveillance
ANSWER
supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person
, Question 10.
Bias
ANSWER
Allowing personal or political beliefs into your reporting
Question 11.
Photo manipulation
ANSWER
Photos have been manipulated since the 1800s by staging photos, tricking the light, or
scratching something out of the photo. Technical advances such as Photoshop or AI have
given people easy access to continue to manipulate photos.
Question 12.
Artificial intelligence and large language model
ANSWER
Generative AI- Large language models that are trained on enormous amounts of text code and
images.
-Responds to prompts with natural language, creates text and images
Question 13.
Potential Essay Qs 5:
In what ways did free expression, as provided by the First Amendment and other American laws,
enable Twohey and Kantor to continue and publish their investigation?
ANSWER
Three main claims/intro sentence: Libel, Right to Privacy, and Freedom of the Press
Libel: Claims made by victims and backed by evidence so while scandalous, not necessarily
defamation
Right to Privacy: Anonymity for victims and keeps from being messed with because of
Weinstein's "power." Freedom of Press: Sharing all the information presented in an unbiased
truthful manner to inform the public for the greater good.
Question 14.
Freemium vs Premium
ANSWER
Allow subscriptions to choose their ad tolerance by paying more (Pay to not see ads)
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Section 230
ANSWER
When harmful speech takes place, it is the speaker that should be held responsible not the
service that is hosting the specch
Question 2.
What are the principals that unite journalists?
ANSWER
F.A.C.T
F- Fairness
A- Accuracy
C- Context
T- Truth
Question 3.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
ANSWER
a legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or
information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes but wish to
restrict access to or by third parties.
Question 4.
W8-L1: How do journalists create story ideas?
ANSWER
They start with a question. They choose a topic that is very narrow and original.
,Question 5.
The Boston Globe's Spotlight investigation
ANSWER
The investigation that uncovered in Boston's Catholic church for sexual abuse of minors. The
abuse don by the clergy (2002)
Question 6.
How have newspapers evolved and remained constant through history?
ANSWER
Before: No pics or would use illustrations, could not choose font size appealed to a high class
audience. Now- Easier to read due to use of white space and breaking up articles, more sober
stories with facts, appeals to a wide variety of audiences
Question 7.
Christine Blasey Ford
ANSWER
Accusation of sexual assault towards Supreme Court Justice Bret Kavanaugh, direct result of
#metoo movement
Question 8.
PODCASTS: Radiolab "The internet Dilemma"
What are some potential futures for Section 230, according to the episode?
ANSWER
Want it to be updated or revised.
Question 9.
Surveillance
ANSWER
supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person
, Question 10.
Bias
ANSWER
Allowing personal or political beliefs into your reporting
Question 11.
Photo manipulation
ANSWER
Photos have been manipulated since the 1800s by staging photos, tricking the light, or
scratching something out of the photo. Technical advances such as Photoshop or AI have
given people easy access to continue to manipulate photos.
Question 12.
Artificial intelligence and large language model
ANSWER
Generative AI- Large language models that are trained on enormous amounts of text code and
images.
-Responds to prompts with natural language, creates text and images
Question 13.
Potential Essay Qs 5:
In what ways did free expression, as provided by the First Amendment and other American laws,
enable Twohey and Kantor to continue and publish their investigation?
ANSWER
Three main claims/intro sentence: Libel, Right to Privacy, and Freedom of the Press
Libel: Claims made by victims and backed by evidence so while scandalous, not necessarily
defamation
Right to Privacy: Anonymity for victims and keeps from being messed with because of
Weinstein's "power." Freedom of Press: Sharing all the information presented in an unbiased
truthful manner to inform the public for the greater good.
Question 14.
Freemium vs Premium
ANSWER
Allow subscriptions to choose their ad tolerance by paying more (Pay to not see ads)
