Question 1

Which specific skill did sports media bosses from multiple types of media cite as most important for students to develop, per the text?&#10;A) Keeping stats&#10;B) Public speaking&#10;C) Writing&#10;D) Video editing

Accepted Answer

Sports media bosses emphasize the importance of writing skills for students, as strong writing is fundamental across various forms of media and is essential for clear communication.

Question 2

Printable resumes for young and aspiring sports media professionals should be no longer than ______ page(s) in length.&#10;A) One&#10;B) Two&#10;C) Three&#10;D) Five

Accepted Answer

For young and aspiring sports media professionals, it's recommended to keep printable resumes concise, ideally fitting all relevant information on one page. This ensures clarity and maintains the reader's attention, focusing on the most important achievements and skills.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary professional organization to represent women in the sports media industry:&#10;A) Association for Girls and Sport&#10;B) Association for Girls and Women in Sports Media&#10;C) Association for Women in Sports Media&#10;D) Basketball Writers Association of America

Accepted Answer

The Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is the primary professional organization dedicated to promoting and supporting women in the sports media industry.

Question 4

In the digital era, initial job interviews will most likely be conducted through?&#10;A) Email&#10;B) Phone&#10;C) Skype&#10;D) B and C

Accepted Answer

Initial job interviews are often conducted over the phone or through video conferencing platforms like Skype to efficiently screen candidates before in-person interviews.

Question 5

Per the text, students strive to become a _________of social media by maximizing their presence on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and elsewhere.&#10;A) Digital user&#10;B) Master domain&#10;C) Power user&#10;D) Novice user

Accepted Answer

The term "power user" is commonly used to describe someone who maximizes their presence on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and elsewhere, indicating a high level of proficiency and engagement.

Question 6

This computer software company produces recommended video editing software like Audition and Premiere?&#10;A) Adobe&#10;B) LG&#10;C) Microsoft&#10;D) Vision Quest

Accepted Answer

Adobe is the company known for producing popular video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and Adobe Audition for audio editing.

Deck 3: Preparing for Careers in Multimedia Sports Journalism