Mass Media and Broadcast Journalism Sample Question paper/ Question bank (Descriptive)

Mass Media and Broadcast Journalism Sample Question paper/ Question bank (Descriptive)

Part I

Answer in one word/sentence

1. _______________ refers to news reporters being attached to military units involved in war.

2. PCR stands for _______________.

3. A lead that summarises the news story is a _______________.

4. _______________ model of communication is also called rhetoric model.

5. A microphone that picks up sound signals from all directions is called a _______________.

6. Expand TCR

7. _______________ is a mobile production control unit which is attached to a van or truck.

8. _______________ a piece of narration in a film or broadcast.

9. _______________ is an opinion piece given by a person on a particular event or issue.

10. DAT stands for _______________.

11. _______________ is an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users, often with slight variations.

Part II

Answer in two or three sentences

12. Mass Media

13. Uni-Directional Mic

14. FM Transmission

15. Embedded Journalism

16. Digital Divide

17. Media Convergence

18. Sitcoms

19. ENG

20. Storyboard

21. Lapel

22. Sound Lock

23. Piece to camera

Part III

Answer in a paragraph

24. What are the various characteristics that enhance the quality of a news story?

25. Do you think television is a better policymaker than Social network? Justify your answer.

26. ‘Pray for rain, deal with the mud too.’ How can you associate this quote with the internet?

27. Radio is a popular medium. What are the qualities of radio that prove this statement?

28. How various television formats do serves as a source of infotainment?

29. The form of a message in communication changes with the media. Analyse this statement.

30. What are the essential departments of a television studio?

31. Writing for print requires more effort than broadcast scripting. Justify your opinion.

Part IV

Answer in 300 words

32. Explain various models of communication and elaborate its functions with examples.

33. News writing begins with a good headline followed by intro and body. Evaluate this statement.

34. Describe the setup of television studio production. Explain the stages involved.

35. In some cases, new media can highlight certain news stories that are sidestepped by mainstream media. Point out recent examples to support this statement.