Page Program News Practice Test

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• How do deadlines influence reporting decisions and content selection?
• Which anchors are co-anchors of Flagship Hours (7 AM - 9 AM)?
• Who hosts Meet the Press? From where?
• How many standard control rooms are on floors 2 and 3?
• During floor 2 renovations, which item was found inside a wall dating to 1965?
• The Media Operations Center touches every piece of video for which networks?
• At approximately what time does the TODAY crew begin their day?
• What is "background," "on background," and "off the record" in sourcing and how should they be used?
• Lester Holt joined NBC News in which year?
• Which statement best describes the prompter's use on new shows?
• Why is avoiding conflicts of interest important in journalism?
• Lester Holt achieved which historic milestone in his role as a major network newscast anchor?
• What does the two-source rule require?
• In news writing, the lede primarily includes the most important information at the top.
• Which lineup belongs to the 3rd Hour anchors (9 AM - 10 AM)?
• What role does data journalism play in storytelling?
• Which statement best captures the difference between news and entertainment?
• How many cameras are on floors 2 and 3?
• What describes sky dollies used by 3B East and West?
• Which practice is recommended for broadcast news writing?
• Which program runs from 7 AM to 9 AM and features Guthrie, Melvin, and Roker?
• What steps should be taken to ensure diversity in sourcing for a story?
• Which pair correctly identifies the weekend anchors for NBC Nightly News?
• Which anchor serves as NBC Nightly News' Sunday weekend anchor?
• What happened to the studios in 1955?
• How many flex rooms are on floors 2 and 3?
• Which early TODAY show co-host was a chimpanzee?
• The 3B East live programming includes which programs?
• What ethical guidelines apply to editing photos (cropping, filtering) for publication?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a feature of Studio 3A West?
• How should you handle sensitive topics during interviews?
• Which statement about camera setups is true?
• Which NBC shows have an assistant director?
• During floor 2 renovations, what was the former location of a staircase?
• NBCU's record for the largest fiber patching system on the 2nd floor is associated with how many fiber lines installed?
• What defines an open meeting, and why is it important for journalists?
• Which milestone describes the cabling extent on the second floor?
• What was 3A West previously home to?
• Who is the weather anchor for Flagship Hours?
• Why is it important to verify statistics from official sources and how can you do it?
• How should image rights and licensing be handled when republishing user-generated content?
• Entertainment uses of Studio 3K include which of the following?
• What does deep background mean in sourcing?
• Which of the following is listed as a current WNBC anchor?
• When did Tom Brokow join Nightly News?
• Which studios were combined to form 3K in 1955?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of the FOIA process?
• Who are Weekend TODAY anchors?
• Which practice best maintains balance when controversy is present?
• Which statement describes Studio 3A West's set design?
• What elements should a news photo caption contain?
• What is the primary purpose of the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?
• During the studio timeline, TODAY moved to which studio briefly before returning to its original location?
• During renovations, where was a beer bottle from 1932 found?
• Prep for the 11:30 show begins at what time?
• Which statement best reflects ethical photo editing?
• In AP style, which rule applies to numbers?
• Why is accessibility important for multimedia reporting?
• Can control rooms produce from other locations?
• What was the date of the first day of commercial broadcasting and what aired?
• What are the monitors under the desks used for?
• Which stations are housed on the second floor?
• Which description best reflects the evolution of Nightly News studio locations?
• What is the primary content focus of Top Story with Tom Llamas?
• Who makes the cue cards?
• Which action best describes the assistant director's responsibilities?
• In the 1956 two-anchor format, who were the anchors and where were they based?
• When should anonymous or unnamed sources be used in reporting?
• Which nickname has been associated with Studio 1A?
• What is the correct formatting for times in AP style?
• Which camera type uses a long arm to provide wide-angle shots?
• What is shield law and how does it affect reporters' ability to protect sources?
• Who does the weather broadcast for WNBC?
• What is best practice when presenting numbers and data to avoid misinterpretation?
• Which statement best describes direct quotation versus paraphrase?
• Who were the first two hosts of the Today show?
• In the studio timeline, TODAY originally premiered in which studio?
• J. Fred Muggs was intended to attract which audience?
• What does the 3rd Floor News Memorial honor?
• Which statement describes set design features?
• What steps should you take to prepare for an interview with a source?
• Who was the driving force behind shaping the TODAY show, also credited with creating The Tonight Show?
• What is Studio 3A West home to?
• When and how did they change the Nightly News format?
• Which station is 3B West connected to?
• In AP style, how should percentages be formatted?
• When did WNJU first use UHF broadcasters?
• WNBC/NBC 4 New York is...
• Meet the Press is described as what type of program?
• The weekend anchors for NBC Nightly News come from which cities?
• Which best describes how headlines should be written in AP style regarding tense and precision?
• Which artist drew 18,000 fans in the Citi Concert Series?
• Assignment editors make calls to which departments to get the latest information?
• When should you use a direct quotation rather than paraphrase?
• What is the value of clear attribution in reporting?
• How long is 3B East live on the main NBC network?
• Why is attributing claims to credible sources important in journalism?
• What year marked the start of NBC Evening News, what was it called, and who was the announcer?
• Which sequence reflects a typical FOIA request process?
• What is the role of data journalism in modern reporting?
• What was the purpose of the fishbowl design for Studio 1A?
• When new information changes a story, what is the appropriate action?
• Lester Holt began serving as the principal anchor of Dateline NBC in which year?
• Which position is commonly found in the control room?
• How many hours of live programming does NBC News Now produce daily?
• Which item is mentioned as a potential addition in Studio 3A West notes?
• Where was the first ever circular assignment desk and media operations center located?
• What is the Assignment Desk described as?
• What is one primary duty of a producer?
• Which practice supports credibility when assessing sources?
• What is a lede (lede) and what makes an effective lede?
• Which studio hosts TODAY and Weekend TODAY?
• What is a rundown in broadcast production?
• What determines the changing virtual background in a show's set design?
• What is Studio 3K used for?
• Which hour includes Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones as anchors?
• Which statement best describes fair use in copyright considerations?
• When was the 4th hour of Today added?
• The front and center in the space is occupied by which pair?
• What best describes a nut graf?
• Which studio do the local stations broadcast from for the New York City area?
• Which of the following is NOT a use of Studio 3K?
• The studio is also used for which show?
• Which show had NBC's first color broadcast during the 1955 phase in Howdy Doody's production?
• When and how was Studio 3K created?
• Why are LED screens used in news studios instead of built-in sets?
• What is the appropriate way to verify statistics from official sources?
• What safeguards apply when anonymous sources are permissible?
• What is the proper approach to notes and attribution from a source?
• Who is the lead anchor of NBC Nightly News?
• Do anchors have input into their set design?
• What is the recommended approach to distinguishing quotes from paraphrase in notes?
• What is the primary purpose of shield laws?
• What does Al Roker say to cut to local broadcast?
• 3B West is associated with which network's Telemundo operation?
• From 2012 to 2016, WNBC broadcast from which studio?
• Before becoming the lead anchor, what was Tom Llamas's role?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a Flagship Hours anchor?
• In AP style, how should you handle abbreviations and acronyms in a story?
• What was 3H home to in 1949?
• Which Citi Concert Series performer drew 15,000 fans?
• How long was Brokow's tenure?
• Savannah Sellers is an anchor for which NBC platform?
• When did TODAY first premiere?
• NBC News Now is best described as
• Which two acts are cited as part of the Citi Concert Series?
• What is defamation, and how can it be avoided?
• Dateline focuses on what type of stories?
• List three criteria journalists use to determine newsworthiness.
• What best captures the privacy vs public interest distinction in reporting personal information?
• What is the recommended newsroom ethics stance on conflicts of interest?
• What safety considerations should journalists follow during dangerous events?
• Which statement describes cue cards usage?
• Which camera system is used by 3B East and West?
• What does "on background" mean in sourcing?
• What year was the first WNBC broadcast from 30 Rock?
• Which stations operate on floors 2 and 3?
• What was previously located on the 2nd floor?
• What was Studio 3A previously used for?
• What was the original WNBC studio home?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Media Operations Center (MOC)?
• Which legendary journalist is mentioned in relation to WNBC?
• How long is 3B West on weekdays?
• Which statement is true about Kristen Welker?
• Why should reporters avoid sensationalism and fake drama in headlines?
• What consent considerations apply when publishing personal photos or identity details?
• Who hosts Dateline?
• What is the primary purpose of captioning and accessibility in multimedia reporting?
• Until 2023, the WNBC studio was located in which space?
• Which practice best supports credibility when reporting with anonymous sources?
• Which statement correctly reflects the space design on floors 2 and 3?
• Control rooms for WNJU are which numbers?
• NBC's streaming-only news platform is called?
• Who composed the iconic NBC Nightly News theme song, 'The Mission'?
• When numbers in reporting are disputed, what is the correct approach?
• Describe the typical corrections workflow after an error is discovered.
• What are two key copyright considerations when using third-party images or text?
• Which practice is correct for using dates in AP style?
• Control rooms for WNBC are which numbers?
• What are the standby hours for Studio 3A?
• Where are the Dateline offices located since 2011?
• How should reporters approach debate and controversy to maintain balance?
• Who hosts Sunday Today?
• When should a reporter attribute a claim?
• What constitutes a factual error requiring a correction versus an update?
• How do you write a news story for broadcast vs. print?
• How should a reporter handle crowd-sourced tips or tips from readers?
• How should journalists verify content found on social media before using it?
• Tom Llamas currently anchors NBC Nightly News and which other NBC program?
• The space is designed as a mix of which two facilities?
• How can you identify bias in a source or a story?
• What is the recommended approach to gifts or perks from sources?
• When did WNJU move into 30 Rock, and from where?
• What is the AP style guideline for capitalization and abbreviations of formal titles when used with a name?
• WNJU/Telemundo 47 is...
• Which of the following is listed as a current WNBC anchor?
• What does on background allow you to do?
• Which statement best describes the director's role during a broadcast?
• Define fair use and describe when it might apply to news content.
• Control room 32 is responsible for which NBC program?
• Under what circumstances are anonymous sources permissible, and what safeguards apply?
• Explain the difference between paraphrase and close paraphrase; how to ensure accuracy?
• What is essential in handling confidential sources while maintaining credibility?
• Nightly News studio timeline: debut studio and year?
• Explain the role of SEO and alt text in online news stories.
• Which statement about Studio 3K is false?
• Why is inclusive language and avoiding stereotypes critical in reporting?
• Top Story with Tom Llamas streams at 7 PM on NBC News Now and Peacock TV. On which platforms is it available?
• What year did Dateline premiere?
• What is a flex room used for?