If a Reporter Prints a Quote from a "High-Ranking Official

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a reporter prints a quote from a "high-ranking official," the information provided is

• A) on background.
• B) on the record.
• C) off the record.
• D) on critical foundation.
• E) on deep background.

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Definitions:

Bond Interest

The periodic payment made to bondholders as a return on their investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.

Maturity

The date on which a financial obligation must be repaid or a financial instrument, such as a bond, reaches its final due date and the principal is returned to investors.

Principal Payment

The portion of a loan payment that goes towards paying down the original amount borrowed, as opposed to interest.

Installment Note

A debt instrument that requires a series of payments over time, including interest and principal.