Which of the Following Is NOT True of Objectivity in the Media

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of objectivity in the media?

• A) It is difficult to define.
• B) It requires signaling when important events occur.
• C) It provides perspectives on all sides of an issue or debate.
• D) It is clearly defined by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
• E) Sometimes journalists try to take a shortcut in achieving objectivity by trying to give equal weight to all sides without making any judgments of their own.

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Definitions:

Tabular Form

A method of presenting data in tables consisting of rows and columns, which helps in systematic organization and easy analysis of information.

Journals And Ledgers

Record-keeping books where financial transactions are first noted (journals) and then summarized and classified (ledgers).

Volume

The quantity of something, often measured in units, pieces, or amounts, used in various contexts such as sales, production, and trading.

Double-entry System

A system that records in appropriate accounts the dual effect of each transaction.