Journalism and Writing Techniques - EXAM
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1. Which mode of writing relates a story or an event?
A. Persuasive
B. Expository
C. Narrative ✅
D. Descriptive
Correct Answer: C. Narrative
Rationale: Narrative writing tells a story or recounts events, typically using a
structured plot with characters, setting, and conflict.
2. Which writing mode is considered a 'subcategory' of others?
A. Creative
B. Academic ✅
C. Descriptive
D. Narrative
Correct Answer: B. Academic
Rationale: Academic writing is considered a subcategory because it uses other
modes (expository, argumentative, narrative) depending on purpose and
discipline.
3. What are the journalist's questions?
A. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? ✅
B. Why? What? How?
,C. What? How? Why?
D. Who? What kind? When? How?
Correct Answer: A. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Rationale: These are the standard questions journalists use to gather
comprehensive information for reporting.
4. Which Bible verse gives guidelines for writing?
A. John 3:16
B. Proverbs 3:5
C. Phil. 4:8 ✅
D. Psalm 23
Correct Answer: C. Phil. 4:8
Rationale: Philippians 4:8 encourages thinking and writing about things that are
true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable—ideal for guiding ethical writing.
5. What kind of writing ignores punctuation, capitalization, etc.?
A. Persuasive writing
B. Formal writing
C. Freewriting ✅
D. Technical writing
Correct Answer: C. Freewriting
Rationale: Freewriting is an unstructured, continuous form of writing without
regard to grammar or mechanics, often used to generate ideas.
6. Is interviewing part of the planning stage of writing?
A. True
B. False ✅
Correct Answer: B. False
Rationale: Interviewing typically takes place during the research or development
stage, not the initial planning stage like brainstorming.
7. What is the first step in the planning stage?
A. Editing
B. Publishing
, C. Revising
D. Brainstorming ✅
Correct Answer: D. Brainstorming
Rationale: Brainstorming helps writers generate and organize ideas before
drafting.
8. Which factor is irrelevant when evaluating website credibility?
A. Author credentials
B. Date of publication
C. Sources cited
D. Graphics ✅
Correct Answer: D. Graphics
Rationale: While good design is helpful, visual appeal (graphics) does not
determine the factual accuracy or credibility of a site.
9. Every right guaranteed by the 1st Amendment includes all EXCEPT:
A. Freedom of religion
B. Freedom of speech
C. Right to bear arms ✅
D. Right to petition the government
Correct Answer: C. Right to bear arms
Rationale: The right to bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment, not
the First.
10. Who is the President of Columbia University?
A. Steve Coll
B. Ashraf Ghani
C. Dwight D. Eisenhower ✅
D. Chuck Schumer
Correct Answer: C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rationale: Historically, Eisenhower served as President of Columbia University
before becoming U.S. President.
TEST BANK WITH ALL VERSIONS OF THE
EXAM WITH ALLMODULES COVERED |
ACCURATE AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED PASS| LATEST
UPDATE
1. Which mode of writing relates a story or an event?
A. Persuasive
B. Expository
C. Narrative ✅
D. Descriptive
Correct Answer: C. Narrative
Rationale: Narrative writing tells a story or recounts events, typically using a
structured plot with characters, setting, and conflict.
2. Which writing mode is considered a 'subcategory' of others?
A. Creative
B. Academic ✅
C. Descriptive
D. Narrative
Correct Answer: B. Academic
Rationale: Academic writing is considered a subcategory because it uses other
modes (expository, argumentative, narrative) depending on purpose and
discipline.
3. What are the journalist's questions?
A. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? ✅
B. Why? What? How?
,C. What? How? Why?
D. Who? What kind? When? How?
Correct Answer: A. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Rationale: These are the standard questions journalists use to gather
comprehensive information for reporting.
4. Which Bible verse gives guidelines for writing?
A. John 3:16
B. Proverbs 3:5
C. Phil. 4:8 ✅
D. Psalm 23
Correct Answer: C. Phil. 4:8
Rationale: Philippians 4:8 encourages thinking and writing about things that are
true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable—ideal for guiding ethical writing.
5. What kind of writing ignores punctuation, capitalization, etc.?
A. Persuasive writing
B. Formal writing
C. Freewriting ✅
D. Technical writing
Correct Answer: C. Freewriting
Rationale: Freewriting is an unstructured, continuous form of writing without
regard to grammar or mechanics, often used to generate ideas.
6. Is interviewing part of the planning stage of writing?
A. True
B. False ✅
Correct Answer: B. False
Rationale: Interviewing typically takes place during the research or development
stage, not the initial planning stage like brainstorming.
7. What is the first step in the planning stage?
A. Editing
B. Publishing
, C. Revising
D. Brainstorming ✅
Correct Answer: D. Brainstorming
Rationale: Brainstorming helps writers generate and organize ideas before
drafting.
8. Which factor is irrelevant when evaluating website credibility?
A. Author credentials
B. Date of publication
C. Sources cited
D. Graphics ✅
Correct Answer: D. Graphics
Rationale: While good design is helpful, visual appeal (graphics) does not
determine the factual accuracy or credibility of a site.
9. Every right guaranteed by the 1st Amendment includes all EXCEPT:
A. Freedom of religion
B. Freedom of speech
C. Right to bear arms ✅
D. Right to petition the government
Correct Answer: C. Right to bear arms
Rationale: The right to bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment, not
the First.
10. Who is the President of Columbia University?
A. Steve Coll
B. Ashraf Ghani
C. Dwight D. Eisenhower ✅
D. Chuck Schumer
Correct Answer: C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rationale: Historically, Eisenhower served as President of Columbia University
before becoming U.S. President.
