Question 1

Ken Metzler recommends we avoid the term interview and call it a

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A)  conversation.
B)  talk.
C)  chat.
D)  all of the above

Question 2

It is acceptable to use the following statement to enhance willingness: "If you don't talk to us, we'll have to rely on other sources."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Women interviewees tend to answer questions with assertions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In informational interviews, you must learn to deal effectively with

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A)  the neutral interviewee, the ambivalent interviewee, and the undecided interviewee.
B)  the emotional interviewee, the hostile interviewee, and the evasive interviewee.
C)  the suspicious interviewee, the knowledgeable interviewee, and the deceptive interviewee.
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Discuss ways to assess the relationship between interview parties.

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There are several ways to assess the rel...

Question 6

Discuss five ways to answer strategically when being interviewed.

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1. Prepare and practice: Before the inte...

Question 7

The informational interview is the most common type of interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Interviewers tend to ask too few questions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

John and Denise Bittner suggest that crisis situation interviews should not be prolonged.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a rule for questions in informational interviews?

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A)  Avoid multiple questions.
B)  Avoid questions that put the interviewee on the spot.
C)  Use bipolar questions sparingly.
D)  Avoid open-to-closed switch questions.

Question 11

Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with evasive interviewees?

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A)  laugh and continue
B)  go on to other questions
C)  repeat a question
D)  all of the above

Question 12

What criteria should an interviewer use when selecting interviewees?

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When selecting interviewees for a positi...

Question 13

According to Eric Nalder, the number one characteristic of an ideal journalist or informational interviewer is

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A)  optimism.
B)  determination.
C)  curiosity.
D)  suspicion.

Question 14

Research indicates that

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A)  Mexican-Americans may rely more on emotion and intuition.
B)  African-Americans prefer direct questions.
C)  midwestern Americans consider extensive probing to be intrusive.
D)  urban Americans place high value on know-how, skills, and practicality.

Question 15

Which type of interview severely limits the interviewer's control?

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A)  press conference
B)  group interviews
C)  both a and b
D)  unsanitized setting

Question 16

As an interviewer, you might prefer to be equal to the interviewee for all of the reasons below except

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A)  the interviewer can control the interview.
B)  rapport is easily established.
C)  a high degree of empathy is possible.
D)  there are fewer communication barriers.

Question 17

Research shows that African-Americans prefer

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A)  indirect questions.
B)  equal turn taking.
C)  both a and b
D)  none of the above

Question 18

Experts agree on the amount of note taking that should take place during an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use an informational probe before proceeding to new topics or before closing the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A report about interrogation interviews with insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan noted that successful interrogators were nice to their subjects.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: The Informational Interview

Which of the following is NOT a rule for questions in informational interviews?

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Research shows that African-Americans prefer

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Experts agree on the amount of note taking that should take place during an interview.

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Use an informational probe before proceeding to new topics or before closing the interview.

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Discuss ways to assess the relationship between interview parties.

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A report about interrogation interviews with insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan noted that successful interrogators were nice to their subjects.

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It is acceptable to use the following statement to enhance willingness: "If you don't talk to us, we'll have to rely on other sources."

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In informational interviews, you must learn to deal effectively with

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What criteria should an interviewer use when selecting interviewees?

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Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with evasive interviewees?

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John and Denise Bittner suggest that crisis situation interviews should not be prolonged.

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As an interviewer, you might prefer to be equal to the interviewee for all of the reasons below except

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Discuss five ways to answer strategically when being interviewed.

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Women interviewees tend to answer questions with assertions.

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Interviewers tend to ask too few questions.

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According to Eric Nalder, the number one characteristic of an ideal journalist or informational interviewer is

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The informational interview is the most common type of interview.

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Which type of interview severely limits the interviewer's control?

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Ken Metzler recommends we avoid the term interview and call it a

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Research indicates that

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