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These 10 free CJE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Journalism Educator blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Design

Question 1

A publication page has many fonts and no clear entry point. What design improvement is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: B - Create stronger hierarchy and organization

Domain 2: Editing

Question 2

An editor finds a factual error in a quoted source. What is the best action?

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Correct answer: B - Verify and preserve quotation integrity

Domain 3: Law and Ethics

Question 3

A student newspaper adviser is asked to remove an accurate article because it may create controversy. Which principle should guide the decision?

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Correct answer: B - Student press rights and valid editorial policies guide publication decisions

Question 4

A student wants to use an online photograph in a publication. Which factor is central to a fair use analysis?

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Correct answer: B - Whether the use has a new purpose and fits fair use considerations

Domain 4: Leadership and Team Building

Question 5

What best supports student publication leadership development?

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Correct answer: B - Clear roles and student responsibility

Domain 7: News Gathering

Question 6

A reporter receives an anonymous allegation. What is the best first step?

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Correct answer: C - Verify credibility and seek supporting evidence

Domain 8: News Literacy

Question 7

Which skill helps a reader evaluate whether a news source is trustworthy?

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Correct answer: B - Checking verification practices and evidence

Domain 9: Photojournalism

Question 8

Which combination controls photographic exposure?

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Correct answer: A - Aperture, shutter speed and ISO

Domain 10: Web

Question 9

Which practice improves digital story readability?

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Correct answer: A - Clear structure and appropriate multimedia elements

Domain 11: Writing

Question 10

Which lead best follows the inverted pyramid approach in news writing?

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Correct answer: A - A lead that gives the most important verified facts first

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