Question 1

Following the rules precisely is a stance known as

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarianism. 
B)  prescriptive ethics. 
C)  precision ethics. 
D)  pragmatic ethics. 
E)  egalitarian ethics. 
A)  utilitarianism. 
B)  prescriptive ethics. 
C)  precision ethics. 
D)  pragmatic ethics. 
E)  egalitarian ethics.

Question 2

Modern journalistic balance and fairness are based on the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  the golden mean. 
B)  legal imperatives. 
C)  do unto others. 
D)  categorical imperatives. 
E)  utilitarian ethics. 
A)  the golden mean. 
B)  legal imperatives. 
C)  do unto others. 
D)  categorical imperatives. 
E)  utilitarian ethics.

Question 3

Egalitarian ethics requires overlooking social position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________________ is the basis for both media law and ethics codes in Canada.

Accepted Answer

The Canadi

Question 5

Immanuel Kant's principles of categorical imperatives dictate specifically what is morally right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Accepted practices should not be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Failing to re-examine accepted practices leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  the elimination of "do unto others." 
B)  ignoring the needs of individuals. 
C)  situational ethics. 
D)  utilitarianism. 
E)  relying on habit rather than principles. 
A)  the elimination of "do unto others." 
B)  ignoring the needs of individuals. 
C)  situational ethics. 
D)  utilitarianism. 
E)  relying on habit rather than principles.

Question 8

Caveat emptor means "let the buyer beware."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Defamation cannot take place on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Where does Potter's Box link codes of ethics to readers,society,employer,and self?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loyalties 
B)  Values 
C)  Definition 
D)  Principles 
E)  Situation 
A)  Loyalties 
B)  Values 
C)  Definition 
D)  Principles 
E)  Situation

Question 11

Describe the four quadrants of the Potter Box.Use the example of Janet Cooke and "Jimmy's World" to illustrate each quadrant.

Accepted Answer

The Potter Box is a model used in ethics

Question 12

Which Florida law did reporter Jim DeFede violate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taping a telephone conversation without permission 
B)  Writing a story based on hearsay 
C)  Publishing a story without approval from the editor 
D)  Writing a story that showed only one side of the issue 
E)  Publishing the same story in two newspapers 
A)  Taping a telephone conversation without permission 
B)  Writing a story based on hearsay 
C)  Publishing a story without approval from the editor 
D)  Writing a story that showed only one side of the issue 
E)  Publishing the same story in two newspapers

Question 13

Aristotle believed that moderation is the best course.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The answers to all moral choices are embodied in media codes of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

CNN's promotional tagline "News You Can Trust" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  libel. 
B)  audience expectation. 
C)  media commitment. 
D)  slander. 
E)  plagiarism. 
A)  libel. 
B)  audience expectation. 
C)  media commitment. 
D)  slander. 
E)  plagiarism.

Question 16

"Duty to audience" may be overdone when a journalist

Accepted Answer

A)  does stories that lead to criminal convictions. 
B)  writes about a serious situation with humour. 
C)  does a rape story to help victims seek help. 
D)  gains readers with entertaining writing. 
E)  uses a juvenile's name to enhance community knowledge about crime. 
A)  does stories that lead to criminal convictions. 
B)  writes about a serious situation with humour. 
C)  does a rape story to help victims seek help. 
D)  gains readers with entertaining writing. 
E)  uses a juvenile's name to enhance community knowledge about crime.

Question 17

Jayson Blair resigned from The New York Times after he was caught plagiarizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Journalists justify re-creations as

Accepted Answer

A)  less costly than on-scene reporting. 
B)  an exciting diversion from their daily drudgery. 
C)  time-savers that free them to cover more important stories. 
D)  helping people understand quickly. 
E)  faster to produce than talking-head pieces. 
A)  less costly than on-scene reporting. 
B)  an exciting diversion from their daily drudgery. 
C)  time-savers that free them to cover more important stories. 
D)  helping people understand quickly. 
E)  faster to produce than talking-head pieces.

Question 19

In order to use a song as part of a TV program,you would need what type of rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synchronization rights 
B)  Moral rights 
C)  Copyrights 
D)  Performance rights 
E)  Mechanical rights 
A)  Synchronization rights 
B)  Moral rights 
C)  Copyrights 
D)  Performance rights 
E)  Mechanical rights

Question 20

The Cherry Sisters learned from their Iowa libel case that

Accepted Answer

A)  performers deserve a right to be left alone. 
B)  reviewers who accept complimentary tickets must write only pleasant articles. 
C)  performers must accept negative comments about their performances. 
D)  performers could sue successfully to prevent negative reviews. 
E)  reviewers are limited to objective reporting. 
A)  performers deserve a right to be left alone. 
B)  reviewers who accept complimentary tickets must write only pleasant articles. 
C)  performers must accept negative comments about their performances. 
D)  performers could sue successfully to prevent negative reviews. 
E)  reviewers are limited to objective reporting.

Following the rules precisely is a stance known as

Modern journalistic balance and fairness are based on the principle of

Egalitarian ethics requires overlooking social position.

__________________ is the basis for both media law and ethics codes in Canada.

Immanuel Kant's principles of categorical imperatives dictate specifically what is morally right or wrong.

Accepted practices should not be changed.

Failing to re-examine accepted practices leads to

Caveat emptor means "let the buyer beware."

Defamation cannot take place on the Internet.

Where does Potter's Box link codes of ethics to readers,society,employer,and self?

Describe the four quadrants of the Potter Box.Use the example of Janet Cooke and "Jimmy's World" to illustrate each quadrant.

Which Florida law did reporter Jim DeFede violate?

Aristotle believed that moderation is the best course.

The answers to all moral choices are embodied in media codes of ethics.

CNN's promotional tagline "News You Can Trust" is an example of

"Duty to audience" may be overdone when a journalist

Jayson Blair resigned from The New York Times after he was caught plagiarizing.

Journalists justify re-creations as

In order to use a song as part of a TV program,you would need what type of rights?

The Cherry Sisters learned from their Iowa libel case that

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Exam 14: Media Law and Ethics

Following the rules precisely is a stance known as

Modern journalistic balance and fairness are based on the principle of

Egalitarian ethics requires overlooking social position.

__________________ is the basis for both media law and ethics codes in Canada.

Immanuel Kant's principles of categorical imperatives dictate specifically what is morally right or wrong.

Accepted practices should not be changed.

Failing to re-examine accepted practices leads to

Caveat emptor means "let the buyer beware."

Defamation cannot take place on the Internet.

Where does Potter's Box link codes of ethics to readers,society,employer,and self?

Describe the four quadrants of the Potter Box.Use the example of Janet Cooke and "Jimmy's World" to illustrate each quadrant.

Which Florida law did reporter Jim DeFede violate?

Aristotle believed that moderation is the best course.

The answers to all moral choices are embodied in media codes of ethics.

CNN's promotional tagline "News You Can Trust" is an example of

"Duty to audience" may be overdone when a journalist

Jayson Blair resigned from The New York Times after he was caught plagiarizing.

Journalists justify re-creations as

In order to use a song as part of a TV program,you would need what type of rights?

The Cherry Sisters learned from their Iowa libel case that

Mass Media Literacy

Mass Media Technology

Entertainment

Print

Sound Recording

Picturesradio

Motion Pictures

Television

The Internet

News

Public Relations

Advertising

Media Research

Media Effects

Global Mass Media

Mass Media and Governance

Filters