Journalism Quizzes & Trivia

Do you dream of putting your very own Pulitzer Prize on your office shelf one day? Is Clark Kent more of a superhero to you than Superman is? Do you have the First Amendment memorized – or tattooed on your arm? Is William Randolph Hearst your role model – or are you more of a Hunter S. Thompson type? Do you have more newspaper subscriptions than you have Facebook friends? Do you bleed newspaper ink and breathe printing fumes?

Whether you’re a tabloid fan or a gonzo to the core, whether the news to you means breathtaking photography or stunning prose, take a moment to investigate our quizzes on journalism, and show that you’re made of more than mere sensationalism. Hopefully you’ll only have positive news to report afterward!

Directions: Click on the link below to complete the multiple choice exam for Journalism.

Questions: 35 | Attempts: 5393 | Last updated: Aug 28, 2020

Sample Question
Which phrase describes a feature?

A hard news story

Any story that informs the reader

A soft news story

Any short newspaper article

Journalism Ethics

Don't let the fact that this is a quiz fool you -- ethics are not about being correct or incorrect -- they are about understanding beliefs and values. What we've assembled here are ethical dilemmas that high school...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 17564 | Last updated: Feb 21, 2013

Sample Question
You are preparing to do a restaurant review of a new establishment in town. You:

Call the restaurant management and let them know that you are going to be dining there. You could shore up your review with an interview, and journalists must always reveal their identity to sources.

Dine at the restaurant without alerting management. You would not want to get special treatment before your review runs in the newspaper.

Journalism Quiz

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 6748 | Last updated: Dec 3, 2015

Sample Question
1. What should the lead paragraph of a news story contain?

At least 2 of the 5 Ws and 1 H

A human interest hook

All of the 5 Ws and 1 H (or at least as many as possible)

Quiz: Do You Know About Media Ethics And Law?

Media ethics and law refer to ethical principles and guidelines of media, applied for print media, broadcast media, film, arts, and the internet. These ethics and law are mandatory for content or news circulation in any form by...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 986 | Last updated: Jun 26, 2019

Sample Question
The following is an example of slander

A national magazine reports on the upcoming election with an intent to sway voters to the Democratic side.

A local radio DJ tries to sell his own car during air time.

Several students are interviewed by a local news station and state that their science teacher is a raging alcoholic and fails to do his job.

The high school principal takes the day off without calling in sick.

Journalism Vocabulary Quiz

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2906 | Last updated: Dec 3, 2015

Sample Question
All of the following are part of the 5 W's and H EXCEPT:

Who

How

Will

What

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What should the lead paragraph of a news story contain?

C is the answer to this question. The lead paragraph should contain all of the 5Ws and 1H. Are you confused with what the Ws and H are? The Five Ws are the Who, What, When, Where, and Why. These are questions that should be answered based on the deta

Which phrase describes a feature?

A feature is a newspaper or magazine article, or report of a person or event typically geared toward a target audience. It is the lighter side of the news. It boasts a generous personal slant, and it is written in an individual style. It is the main

What should your choice of code depend on?

Coding is another word that is used today more than simple computer programming. Source code is when a code is written in several language or at least more than one. The history of programming devices goes back to 1206 AD. It was used to allow people

How can I give gifts to my loved ones if I dread shopping?

Journalism can be improved by no longer restricting what is printed or broadcast. If there is a story that journalists find to be interesting or worth telling, they should be able to publish those stories, no matter if they may shine badly on other p