Media Ethics Quiz


Froggy Jumps Media Ethics QuizOnline version Ethics in media by Lucas Machado Teixeira 1 What is the main purpose of media ethics in journalism? a To maximize audience engagement at any cost b To avoid reporting unpopular opinions c To ensure fairness, accuracy, and accountability 2 Which practice best reduces bias in reporting? a From repeating only official press releases b Interpreting all data to fit a narrative c Diverse sourcing and transparent corrections 3 Why is privacy a key ethical concern in media? a To publish all personal data for transparency b To increase ad revenue c Protecting individuals from unnecessary harm and surveillance 4 What should journalists do when encountering misinformation? a Credit anonymous tips without check b Verify with credible sources before publishing c Share unverified rumors to stay timely 5 What is a potential conflict of interest in reporting? a Receiving compensation from a subject or sponsor b Covering a story on a neutral basis c Working independently with no funding 6 Public interest vs. sensationalism: ethical media should? a Always chase trending topics b Prioritize public benefit over attention-grabbing content c Sacrifice accuracy for views 7 Paid endorsements in journalism raise concerns about? a The length of articles b Objectivity and transparency of sponsorship c The popularity of the outlet 8 Whistleblower protection in media is important because? a Promotes sensational scandals only b Discourages leaks to avoid lawsuits c Encourages reporting of wrongdoing without retaliation 9 What rule helps avoid plagiarism in reporting? a Use anonymous sources without attribution b Copy quotes from authorities without checks c Credit sources and seek permissions when needed 10 How should reporters handle sources who demand anonymity? a Always reveal identity to readers b Assess credibility and use anonymous sources sparingly c Never use anonymous sources

1

What is the main purpose of media ethics in journalism?

a

To maximize audience engagement at any cost

b

To avoid reporting unpopular opinions

c

To ensure fairness, accuracy, and accountability

2

Which practice best reduces bias in reporting?

a

From repeating only official press releases

b

Interpreting all data to fit a narrative

c

Diverse sourcing and transparent corrections

3

Why is privacy a key ethical concern in media?

a

To publish all personal data for transparency

b

To increase ad revenue

c

Protecting individuals from unnecessary harm and surveillance

4

What should journalists do when encountering misinformation?

a

Credit anonymous tips without check

b

Verify with credible sources before publishing

c

Share unverified rumors to stay timely

5

What is a potential conflict of interest in reporting?

a

Receiving compensation from a subject or sponsor

b

Covering a story on a neutral basis

c

Working independently with no funding

6

Public interest vs. sensationalism: ethical media should?

a

Always chase trending topics

b

Prioritize public benefit over attention-grabbing content

c

Sacrifice accuracy for views

7

Paid endorsements in journalism raise concerns about?

a

The length of articles

b

Objectivity and transparency of sponsorship

c

The popularity of the outlet

8

Whistleblower protection in media is important because?

a

Promotes sensational scandals only

b

Discourages leaks to avoid lawsuits

c

Encourages reporting of wrongdoing without retaliation

9

What rule helps avoid plagiarism in reporting?

a

Use anonymous sources without attribution

b

Copy quotes from authorities without checks

c

Credit sources and seek permissions when needed

10

How should reporters handle sources who demand anonymity?

a

Always reveal identity to readers

b

Assess credibility and use anonymous sources sparingly

c

Never use anonymous sources

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