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MEJO 141 – FINAL Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, which two news agencies she used as examples? - answer✔CNN &
Fox News
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, she used one ethic theory to show the same news might be
considered ethical to American audiences, but not to Chinese audiences, which theory she used?
- answer✔TARES Test
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, what is her opinion about the press? - answer✔The press are
instruments for the expression of national perspectives in international relations.
In the Food Lion vs. ABC ethical case study, what is one thing we can take away from it as a
journalist? - answer✔As important as it is to break news and get stories, it is equally important to
make sure you are being ethical while you do it.
In the Food Lion vs. ABC ethical case study, what can we say about the tainted information? -
answer✔Though facts were exposed, they were tainted because of the methods used to get them.
The FTC issued an update clarified certain ambiguities in influencers posting sponsored
contents, which of the following is NOT part of the update? - answer✔Some potential material
connections do not have to be considered.
How did Uber respond to the Covid-19 pandemic? - answer✔All of the above
What was Uber's "Don't ride with us" campaign for? - answer✔Both A and C
What is an example of an expert to consult when using Bok's Three Step Model to examine
Uber's pandemic policies? - answer✔The CDC and doctors.
Which of the following would be an example of a Golden Mean between cowardice and fool
heartedness? - answer✔Courage
Which fo the following is NOT one of Gert's Four Categories of Choices? - answer✔Ethically
encouraged
Which philosopher came up with the Veil of Ignorance Test? - answer✔John Rawl
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________ and ________ have lowered American's standards of journalism. - answer✔Social
Media and Blogs
By how many percentage points did Americans' trust in mass media drop from 1997 to 2015? -
answer✔20%
What study did the Society of Professional Journalists conduct that examined Wyomingites and
their distrust in the media? - answer✔The Casper Project
A man named Danny Reeves did not believe in the COVID-19 vaccine, but now he advocates for
it after almost dying from COVID-19. What is his occupation? - answer✔Pastor
Which of these does NOT make a profession? - answer✔Advertising
What is "ghostwriting"? - answer✔When a writer is hired to write text for another person and the
other person is credited.
What is the Netflix documentary, Social Dilemma, about? - answer✔How social media
companies manipulate users
In her presentation on the ethics behind Snapchat Discover, Jane discovered that harmful
clickbait is... - answer✔Ethically prohibited
What step has Snap, Inc. taken to combat the spread of misinformation? - answer✔Both A and C.
What ethical issue surrounding Snapchat Discover is not relevant? - answer✔Snapchat does not
label their advertisements, so consumers don't know if Snapchat is profiting off of what they are
viewing
The FTC protects consumers by acting against advertisers, agencies or PR firms who act
unethically. They also evaluate influencers who repeatedly fail to make disclosures. What does
FTC stand for? - answer✔Federal Trade Commission
In April 1968, Campbell's was sued by Students Opposing Unfair Practices (SOUP) after they... -
answer✔Used marbles to push chicken and pasta to the surface of a bowl of soup in a photo used
in an advertisement
Which is not one of the Four Ps of Effective Disclosures? - answer✔Pretense: is it placed with
clear intentions?
New York Times journalist James Bennet did what when his brother entered the 2020 election -
answer✔Recused himself from 2020 coverage
MSNBC's exclusion of Andrew Yang from the election graphic failed: - answer✔Proper
verification
MEJO 141 – FINAL Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, which two news agencies she used as examples? - answer✔CNN &
Fox News
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, she used one ethic theory to show the same news might be
considered ethical to American audiences, but not to Chinese audiences, which theory she used?
- answer✔TARES Test
In Charlotte Zhao's EOTO, what is her opinion about the press? - answer✔The press are
instruments for the expression of national perspectives in international relations.
In the Food Lion vs. ABC ethical case study, what is one thing we can take away from it as a
journalist? - answer✔As important as it is to break news and get stories, it is equally important to
make sure you are being ethical while you do it.
In the Food Lion vs. ABC ethical case study, what can we say about the tainted information? -
answer✔Though facts were exposed, they were tainted because of the methods used to get them.
The FTC issued an update clarified certain ambiguities in influencers posting sponsored
contents, which of the following is NOT part of the update? - answer✔Some potential material
connections do not have to be considered.
How did Uber respond to the Covid-19 pandemic? - answer✔All of the above
What was Uber's "Don't ride with us" campaign for? - answer✔Both A and C
What is an example of an expert to consult when using Bok's Three Step Model to examine
Uber's pandemic policies? - answer✔The CDC and doctors.
Which of the following would be an example of a Golden Mean between cowardice and fool
heartedness? - answer✔Courage
Which fo the following is NOT one of Gert's Four Categories of Choices? - answer✔Ethically
encouraged
Which philosopher came up with the Veil of Ignorance Test? - answer✔John Rawl
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________ and ________ have lowered American's standards of journalism. - answer✔Social
Media and Blogs
By how many percentage points did Americans' trust in mass media drop from 1997 to 2015? -
answer✔20%
What study did the Society of Professional Journalists conduct that examined Wyomingites and
their distrust in the media? - answer✔The Casper Project
A man named Danny Reeves did not believe in the COVID-19 vaccine, but now he advocates for
it after almost dying from COVID-19. What is his occupation? - answer✔Pastor
Which of these does NOT make a profession? - answer✔Advertising
What is "ghostwriting"? - answer✔When a writer is hired to write text for another person and the
other person is credited.
What is the Netflix documentary, Social Dilemma, about? - answer✔How social media
companies manipulate users
In her presentation on the ethics behind Snapchat Discover, Jane discovered that harmful
clickbait is... - answer✔Ethically prohibited
What step has Snap, Inc. taken to combat the spread of misinformation? - answer✔Both A and C.
What ethical issue surrounding Snapchat Discover is not relevant? - answer✔Snapchat does not
label their advertisements, so consumers don't know if Snapchat is profiting off of what they are
viewing
The FTC protects consumers by acting against advertisers, agencies or PR firms who act
unethically. They also evaluate influencers who repeatedly fail to make disclosures. What does
FTC stand for? - answer✔Federal Trade Commission
In April 1968, Campbell's was sued by Students Opposing Unfair Practices (SOUP) after they... -
answer✔Used marbles to push chicken and pasta to the surface of a bowl of soup in a photo used
in an advertisement
Which is not one of the Four Ps of Effective Disclosures? - answer✔Pretense: is it placed with
clear intentions?
New York Times journalist James Bennet did what when his brother entered the 2020 election -
answer✔Recused himself from 2020 coverage
MSNBC's exclusion of Andrew Yang from the election graphic failed: - answer✔Proper
verification
