FSOT Practice Questions

What is the Freedom of Information Act? - Answer-allows press access to public documents What is the Offending effrontery in relation to journalists? - Answer-has to do with obscenity The journalist may print what he wishes about others, but if that information is wrong and harmful to others' reputation, the writer must suffer the consequences. Such protection for subjects of stories comes under the auspices of which of the following acts? A. Freedom of Information B. Property Protection C. Offending Effrontery D. Defamation - Answer-D. Defamation In some instances, journalists may find that there is a conflict between the 1st Amendment and the 6th amendment, the latter having to do with A. the right to keep and bear arms B. the right to a speedy public trial C. privacy D. copyright - Answer-B. Right to a speedy public trial is subject of the the 6th Amendment and when journalists try to cover trials, there can sometimes be a conflict between freedom of the press and a fair trial. The largest circulated daily newspaper in the U.S. is A. USA Today B. The Wall Street Journal C. The New York Times D. The Washington Post - Answer-B. The Wall Street Journal A joint operating agreement provides for A. competing newspapers to combine their circulation and advertising but leave their editorial functions separate B. Advertising in newspapers working with competitors in setting rates C. legislation that allows for multiple owner, large newspaper chains D. an agreement that all newspapers in a chain may be printed from the same press - Answer-A. A is the definition of a joint operating agreement. Tabloid newspapers are those that: A. are always sensational, with a de-emphasis on current news events