FBLA Journalism practice test
Journalism covers news writing, reporting, editing, media law and ethics, and how news is produced across print, broadcast, and digital media.
Topics on the FBLA Journalism test
- News values and story structure
- Reporting, interviewing, and sourcing
- Editing, AP style, and headlines
- Media law: libel, copyright, and the First Amendment
- Journalism ethics
- Digital, broadcast, and social media journalism
Free FBLA Journalism practice questions and answers
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Question 1
A news story that puts the most important information first is written in the:
- AInverted pyramid
- BChronological order
- CHourglass structure
- DNarrative arc
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Answer: A. Inverted pyramid
The inverted pyramid answers who, what, when, where, why, and how in the opening paragraphs, so the story can be cut from the bottom.
Question 2
Publishing a false statement of fact that damages a person’s reputation is:
- ASlander
- BLibel
- CPlagiarism
- DFair use
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Answer: B. Libel
Libel is published (written or broadcast) defamation. Slander is spoken defamation.
Question 3
Which stylebook do most U.S. news organizations follow?
- AThe Chicago Manual of Style
- BAPA Publication Manual
- CMLA Handbook
- DThe Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
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Answer: D. The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
The AP Stylebook is the standard for American newsrooms.
How to study for FBLA Journalism
Review common AP style rules (numbers, dates, titles, abbreviations) and the difference between libel, slander, and protected opinion.
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How many questions are on the FBLA Journalism test?
Journalism is an objective test event. Under the current guidelines, FBLA objective tests are typically 100 multiple-choice questions in 50 minutes. Check the official FBLA competitive event guidelines for your season and conference.
What topics are on the FBLA Journalism test?
Expect questions on news values and story structure; reporting, interviewing, and sourcing; editing, AP style, and headlines; media law: libel, copyright, and the First Amendment; journalism ethics; and digital, broadcast, and social media journalism.
Are these official FBLA Journalism questions?
No. The sample questions are original and written in the style of FBLA objective tests. TierOne is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with FBLA.