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Key Facts: Esame di Stato Giornalista Exam

€150 fee

State examination fee (plus administrative stamp duty)

Bando 144ª Sessione ODG

6 Hours

Duration of the digital written examination phase

Regolamento Esami ODG

60 / 100

Minimum qualifying score required in written and oral tests

Law 69/1963 & ODG Regulations

18 Months

Mandatory registered traineeship (praticantato) or 2-year school

Law 69/1963, Art. 34

4 Languages

Italian, plus German, French, Slovenian for protected minorities

Regolamento Esami ODG

2 Sessions

Convened annually in Rome (spring and autumn sessions)

Consiglio Nazionale ODG

The Italian Journalism Qualification Exam is the statutory examination for entry in the professional-journalist register. The €150 examination requires completed praticantato or an accepted journalism-school route and has a six-hour digital written phase followed by an oral. The official languages are Italian and the protected-minority languages allowed by the regulation. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not a writing or oral simulation.

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1Under Italian Law no. 69 of February 3, 1963 (Ordinamento della professione di giornalista), what is the primary legal distinction between a 'giornalista professionista' and a 'giornalista pubblicista'?
A.Professionisti hold university degrees in journalism, whereas pubblicisti hold diplomas in non-journalistic disciplines.
B.Professionisti practice journalism exclusively and continuously as their sole profession, whereas pubblicisti practice journalism regularly but non-exclusively alongside other occupations.
C.Professionisti work exclusively for national print dailies, whereas pubblicisti work exclusively for regional periodicals or digital blogs.
D.Professionisti are exempt from disciplinary oversight by the Regional Disciplinary Councils, whereas pubblicisti are subject to direct judicial oversight.
Explanation: Article 1 of Law 69/1963 establishes that giornalisti professionisti are those who practice the profession exclusively and continuously. In contrast, giornalisti pubblicisti are individuals who carry out regular, paid journalistic activities non-exclusively, often while engaged in other employment or professions.
2What is the statutory duration of the registered apprenticeship (praticantato) required by Law 69/1963 to sit for the State Examination of Professional Suitability (Esame di Idoneità Professionale)?
A.18 months of registered editorial practice, or completion of a recognized two-year postgraduate School of Journalism.
B.12 months of continuous freelance reporting certified by a national news agency.
C.24 months of full-time employment verified by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies.
D.36 months of non-exclusive publishing activity documented by at least 100 published bylines.
Explanation: Article 34 of Law 69/1963 mandates a registered editorial apprenticeship (praticantato) of at least 18 months at a recognized newsroom under a collective journalistic contract. Alternatively, graduation from a two-year postgraduate School of Journalism recognized and accredited by the Consiglio Nazionale dell'Ordine dei Giornalisti (CNOG) is legally equivalent.
3Which body holds statutory authority under Law 69/1963 to maintain the regional professional registers (Albo) and examine initial applications for registration as a praticante or pubblicista?
A.The Ministry of Justice Department of Judicial Affairs.
B.The Federazione Nazionale della Stampa Italiana (FNSI).
C.The competent Regional Council of the Order of Journalists (Consiglio Regionale dell'Ordine).
D.The Territorial Labour Inspectorate (Ispettorato Territoriale del Lavoro).
Explanation: Under Law 69/1963, the territorial governance of the profession is entrusted to the Regional Councils of the Order (Consigli Regionali dell'Ordine). They are responsible for evaluating registration applications, administering the professional register (Albo) divided into professionisti and pubblicisti, and maintaining the special register of trainees (Registro dei praticanti).
4What are the four statutory disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed on a registered journalist under Article 51 of Law 69/1963, listed in order of increasing severity?
A.Verbal reprimand, administrative fine, editorial disqualification, permanent license revocation.
B.Administrative fine, publication ban, criminal referral, revocation of union accreditation.
C.Warning, mandatory retraining, temporary salary withholding, dissolution of editorial contract.
D.Avvertimento (warning), censura (censure), sospensione (suspension from 2 months to 1 year), and radiazione (striking off).
Explanation: Article 51 of Law 69/1963 explicitly codifies four disciplinary sanctions in escalating severity: avvertimento (warning, for minor infractions), censura (formal censure), sospensione dall'esercizio della professione (suspension from practicing for between 2 months and 1 year), and radiazione dall'albo (striking off the register).
5Following the professional regulatory reform enacted by Presidential Decree (DPR) no. 137/2012, which bodies carry out disciplinary proceedings against journalists in place of the elected Regional Councils?
A.The ordinary civil courts sitting in specialized intellectual property chambers.
B.Autonomous Territorial Disciplinary Councils (Consigli Territoriali di Disciplina - CTD), whose members are appointed by the President of the competent ordinary Tribunal.
C.The Executive Committee of the National Federation of the Italian Press (FNSI).
D.Specialized administrative tribunals (TAR) acting on referrals from the Regional Prefect.
Explanation: To ensure impartial adjudication by separating administrative governance from disciplinary prosecution, DPR 137/2012 transferred disciplinary powers from elected Regional Councils to independent Territorial Disciplinary Councils (CTD). The members of the CTD are selected and appointed by the President of the local ordinary Tribunal from a shortlist proposed by the Regional Council.
6If a journalist wishes to appeal a disciplinary decision rendered in the first instance by a Territorial Disciplinary Council (CTD), what is the statutory appeal path?
A.Appeal to the Consiglio Nazionale di Disciplina (CND), and subsequently to the ordinary Tribunale collegiale integrated with two journalists.
B.Direct appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR), and subsequently to the Council of State.
C.Appeal to the Ministry of Justice, whose decision is final and non-reviewable.
D.Direct appeal to the European Court of Human Rights within thirty days of notice.
Explanation: Under Law 69/1963 and DPR 137/2012, first-instance disciplinary rulings issued by a CTD may be appealed to the National Disciplinary Council (Consiglio Nazionale di Disciplina - CND). Decisions of the CND can subsequently be challenged before the ordinary civil court (Tribunale ordinario sitting collegially with two appointed journalists—one professionista and one pubblicista), followed by the Court of Appeal and the Court of Cassation.
7What fundamental protection regarding the press is explicitly established in the second paragraph of Article 21 of the Italian Constitution?
A.The press must be subsidized by public funds to safeguard diversity of opinion.
B.Journalists enjoy absolute immunity from civil claims for damages caused by reporting.
C.The press cannot be subjected to authorizations or censorship.
D.Newspaper editors must obtain annual security clearances from the Ministry of the Interior.
Explanation: Article 21, paragraph 2, of the Italian Constitution of 1948 unequivocally establishes: 'La stampa non può essere soggetta ad autorizzazioni o censure' (The press cannot be subjected to authorizations or censorship). This clause eliminated fascist-era preventive press controls.
8Under Article 21, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Italian Constitution, what are the two mandatory constitutional guarantees required for the judicial seizure (sequestro) of printed periodicals?
A.Approval by a parliamentary investigative committee and consultation with the journalists' union.
B.A reasoned warrant issued by the judicial authority (riserva di giurisdizione) and only for offences explicitly authorized by the press law (riserva di legge).
C.Prior notification to the National Order of Journalists and a seventy-two-hour standstill period.
D.An executive order signed by the Minister of Justice following consultation with the prefect.
Explanation: Article 21 permits seizure of the press only through the dual guarantees of 'riserva di legge' (strictly in cases of offenses explicitly designated by the press law or failure to disclose statutory publishing details) and 'riserva di giurisdizione' (by reasoned act of the judicial authority). In absolute emergencies, police officers may seize copies but must notify the judicial authority within 24 hours for validation within the subsequent 24 hours.
9What is the only explicit constitutional limit on freedom of expression and the press codified in the sixth paragraph of Article 21 of the Italian Constitution?
A.Respect for state secrets and military defense operations.
B.Protection of the prestige of constitutional bodies.
C.Publications, performances, and other manifestations contrary to public decency (buon costume).
D.Protection of the financial stability of domestic credit institutions.
Explanation: Article 21, paragraph 6, of the Constitution states: 'Sono vietate le pubblicazioni a stampa, gli spettacoli e tutte le altre manifestazioni contrarie al buon costume' (Publications, shows, and all other manifestations contrary to good morals/public decency are prohibited). Constitutional jurisprudence strictly limits 'buon costume' in this context to the protection of sexual modesty and the moral development of minors.
10According to Article 21, paragraph 5, of the Italian Constitution, what may the law require regarding the financing of the daily press?
A.That newspapers make their financial sources and means of funding publicly known.
B.That foreign capital ownership of editorial enterprises be capped at a maximum of 10 percent.
C.That all advertising revenue be collected and redistributed through a state clearinghouse.
D.That daily newspapers publish monthly audits verified by the Bank of Italy.
Explanation: Article 21, paragraph 5, specifies that the law may lay down general rules requiring the disclosure of the financial means through which the daily press is funded ('La legge può stabilire, con norme di carattere generale, che siano resi noti i mezzi di finanziamento della stampa periodica'). This ensures transparency of editorial ownership and prevents covert political or commercial manipulation.

About the Esame di Stato Giornalista Exam

The Esame di Idoneità Professionale per la Professione di Giornalista is Italy's official state qualification examination required for full registration in the professional roll (Elenco dei Giornalisti Professionisti) of the Ordine dei Giornalisti. Established pursuant to Law 69/1963 under the oversight of the Italian Ministry of Justice, the examination is convened in Rome (typically at the Ergife Palace Hotel or similar venue) across two annual sessions. Candidates must have completed 18 months of registered journalistic apprenticeship (praticantato) or graduated from a CNOG-recognized two-year postgraduate school of journalism. The examination is structured into two sequential stages: a six-hour digital written examination (comprising a synthesis of wire dispatches, a questionnaire on media law and deontology, and the drafting of a structured article) and an oral examination covering professional law, ethics, journalism history and technique, media economics, and a submitted thesis or article dossier (tesina). This practice question bank is an independent educational prep resource created by OpenExamPrep. It adapts underlying statutory frameworks (Law 69/1963, Law 47/1948, GDPR, European Media Freedom Act), ethical charters (Testo Unico dei doveri, Carta di Treviso, Carta di Roma), press history, and institutional knowledge into English-language four-option multiple-choice questions with thorough teaching rationales. It is not an official examination paper, simulation of the written article or oral interview, or authorized translation, and OpenExamPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Consiglio Nazionale dell'Ordine dei Giornalisti or the Ministero della Giustizia.

Exam sponsor: Consiglio Nazionale dell'Ordine dei Giornalisti (CNOG) / Ministero della Giustizia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The examination has a six-hour digital written phase and an oral. The written work comprises a synthesis of supplied news material (maximum 1,800 characters), answers to professional-subject questions, and an article (maximum 2,700 characters) selected from at least six prompts. A positive written assessment is required to proceed. The oral covers deontology, law, journalism history and technique, public opinion, media economics, and the submitted tesina or publications. This English four-option bank is an independent study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

Time Limit

6 hours for the written exam, plus oral colloquio

Passing Score

Positive written assessment for oral admission; final suitability after both phases

Exam / Certification Fees

€150 (plus administrative stamp duty)

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30%

Media Law & Constitutional Principles

Law 69/1963 (Ordinamento della professione), Article 21 of the Italian Constitution, criminal defamation (Art. 595 c.p.), right of reporting (diritto di cronaca, critica, satira), statutory right of rectification (Art. 8 L. 47/1948), privacy regulations and GDPR, professional secrecy (Art. 200 c.p.p.), and copyright (L. 633/1941)

30%

Professional Ethics & Deontology

Testo Unico dei doveri del giornalista (2016), Carta di Treviso (protection of minors), Carta di Roma (refugees and migrants), presumption of innocence (D.Lgs. 188/2021), strict separation between news and advertising, economic journalism rules, and suicide reporting guidelines

25%

Journalism History, Technique & Media Economics

Evolution of Italian press from the Statuto Albertino to the democratic Republic, fascist press censorship and underground press, broadcasting regulation (Legge Mammì, Legge Gasparri, TUSMA), news synthesis technique (5 Ws and inverted pyramid), headline writing, digital fact-checking, and editorial publishing economics (FIEG, paywalls, distribution)

15%

Public Opinion & Sociopolitical Institutions

Italian constitutional architecture (Parliament, President of the Republic, Government, Judiciary, CSM, Corte Costituzionale), European Union institutional framework and the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), public communication law (Law 150/2000), and administrative transparency (FOIA)

Preparing for the Esame di Stato Giornalista Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Positive written assessment for oral admission; final suitability after both phases
  • Assessment: The examination has a six-hour digital written phase and an oral. The written work comprises a synthesis of supplied news material (maximum 1,800 characters), answers to professional-subject questions, and an article (maximum 2,700 characters) selected from at least six prompts. A positive written assessment is required to proceed. The oral covers deontology, law, journalism history and technique, public opinion, media economics, and the submitted tesina or publications. This English four-option bank is an independent study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 6 hours for the written exam, plus oral colloquio
  • Exam / certification fees: €150 (plus administrative stamp duty) Official sources

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Esame di Stato Giornalista: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the Testo Unico dei doveri del giornalista (2016): memorize the exact provisions of the fundamental charters, especially the Carta di Treviso (absolute privacy protection for minors) and Carta di Roma (migrants and vulnerable groups).
2Understand the Decalogo del Giornalista (Cassazione Civile n. 5259/1984): be able to apply and explain the three cumulative prerequisites for lawful news reporting (verità oggettiva/putativa, utilità sociale, and continenza formale) against criminal defamation claims.
3Review the mechanics of Law 69/1963: know the composition of the National Council (CNOG) vs regional councils, the distinction between professional and disciplinary bodies (Consigli di Disciplina Territoriali e Nazionali under DPR 137/2012), and the four disciplinary sanctions (avvertimento, censura, sospensione, radiazione).
4Stay current with recent legislation: study the transposition of the EU Presumption of Innocence Directive (D.Lgs. 188/2021) and the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA, Regulation EU 2024/1083) regarding editorial autonomy and source confidentiality.
5Practice structured news agency synthesis: while this bank tests theoretical knowledge via multiple choice, the official written exam demands distilling voluminous raw wire copy into a clear, accurate, and perfectly proportioned 1,800-character dispatch within tight time limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Esame di Idoneità Professionale per Giornalisti and who organizes it?

The Esame di Idoneità Professionale is the statutory state examination in Italy required to become a registered professional journalist (giornalista professionista). It is governed by Law no. 69 of February 3, 1963, and organized by the Consiglio Nazionale dell'Ordine dei Giornalisti (CNOG) in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Justice (Ministero della Giustizia). It is typically held in two sessions each year in Rome.

Who is eligible to take the examination?

To be admitted, candidates must either: (1) be registered in the Register of Trainees (Registro dei praticanti) and have completed at least 18 months of registered journalistic traineeship (praticantato) at an editorial office; or (2) have successfully graduated from a two-year post-graduate School of Journalism officially recognized and accredited by the CNOG. Candidates must also complete mandatory preliminary training modules organized by the Ordine.

What is the format and duration of the official examination?

The written phase is a six-hour digital examination with a synthesis of supplied news material within 1,800 characters, a questionnaire on professional subjects, and an article of up to 2,700 characters selected from at least six prompts. Candidates receiving a positive written assessment proceed to the oral on deontology, law, journalism history and technique, media economics, and their tesina or publications.

In what languages is the official examination conducted?

The official examination is conducted primarily in Italian. Under Italian legislation protecting recognized linguistic minorities, candidates from specific autonomous regions may request to sit the exam in German or Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol), Slovenian (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), or French (Valle d'Aosta). This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language study adaptation designed for conceptual study and self-assessment, not an official translation or replacement for the official Italian test papers.

How does this practice question bank relate to the real examination?

This question bank is an independent educational study resource developed by OpenExamPrep. It adapts the core statutory laws, ethical codes (Testo Unico, Carta di Treviso, Carta di Roma), press history, and institutional competencies required by the CNOG examination syllabus into an English-language, four-option multiple-choice format. It is intended for conceptual reinforcement, self-testing, and knowledge review, and does not simulate the written essay writing or oral interview phases of the official state exam.

What is the difference between a Giornalista Professionista and a Pubblicista in Italy?

Under Law 69/1963, Giornalisti Professionisti practice journalism exclusively and continuously as their sole or primary profession, having passed the state examination following 18 months of praticantato or school graduation. Giornalisti Pubblicisti, by contrast, carry out non-exclusive journalistic activities while simultaneously practicing other professions or occupations, having demonstrated regular paid journalistic publications over a continuous 24-month period without taking the state examination.