4-51.
YOU are tasked with assisting an
author who is writing a book about
your command.
The author asks you
for information and materials that
go beyond the scope of your regular
press kit information.
What should
you tell him?
1.
You have to get further
guidance from the PAO
2.
You will not be able to
accommodate his request for
further information
3.
You have to get further-
guidance from CHINFO
4.
You have to call the area
coordinator and get permission
to provide more information
4-52.
A reporter looks for a story that
will help him earn professional
acclaim and praise.
This is known
as what type of journalism?
1.
Prize
2.
Pack
3.
Hitchhiker
4.
checkbook
4-53.
What can the senior journalist and
PAO do to help inexperienced
reporters understand Navy phrases
and terminology?
1.
Review the phrases and
terminology with the reporter’s
supervisor
2.
Translate the phrases and
terminology into civilian
terms, when possible
3.
Ask thee reporter to read PA
Regs before seeking any
information
4.
Both 2 and 3 above
4-54.
In a “mob” journalism situation,
the senior journalist should be
pugnacious and defend the command
and Navy at all costs.
1.
True
2.
False
4-55.
All except which of the following
media-related functions are
performed by the senior JO and PAO?
1.
Arranging interviews
2.
Reviewing and editing all media
products
3.
Researching the interview
issues
4.
Researching the backgrounds of
reporters and news
organizations
4-56.
Which of the following public
communication strategies should be
the goal of every public affairs
office?
1.
Reactive
2.
Winging it
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Proactive
4-57.
Before releasing news to the media,
the PAO must balance each release
between (a) what principle and (b)
what considerations?
1.
(a) Limited disclosure
(b) accuracy, security and
objectivity
2.
(a) Maximum disclosure with
moderate delay
(b) security, accuracy,
strategy and propriety
3.
(a) Maximum disclosure with
minimum delay
(b) security, accuracy,
propriety and policy
4.
(a) Restricted disclosure
(b) accuracy, brevity, clarity
and propriety
4-58.
Upon completing a news release, you
realize your command may not have
the authority to release the
information.
What should you do?
1.
Seek the advice from the PAO in
the next highest command in the
chain
2.
Send the release with a cover
letter to CHINFO
3.
Call the nearest NAVPACEN for
advice
4.
Ask the CO for permission to
release the information
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