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Electronic Media Regulation MCQ

Brief quotes and short characterizations of the days events in news coverage are called ________.

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Correct Answer: Sound bites

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What federal agency is the primary regulator of cable television and broadcast radio and television?

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Correct Answer: Federal Communications Commission

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The U.S. Supreme Court held that the internet has full First Amendment protection.

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Correct Answer: True

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Cable TV regulation is shared between the U.S. Congress and local or state governments.

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Correct Answer: True

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An FCC license is required to operate any broadcast station in the United States.

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Correct Answer: True

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Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 requires broadcast stations and cable systems to make equal opportunities available to legally qualified candidates for the same political office.

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Correct Answer: True

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The legislation currently regulating broadcast radio and television in the United States is the Radio Act of 1912.

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Correct Answer: False

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The legislation currently regulating broadcast radio and television in the United States is the Radio Act of 1912.

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Correct Answer: False

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What is the satellite market modification rule?

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Correct Answer: A rule which allows a television station, satellite operator, or county government to request the addition or deletion of communities from a broadcast station’s local television market to better reflect current market realities.

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The concept of net neutrality is that ______,

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Correct Answer: ISPs cannot charge content providers to speed up the delivery of their content

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Internet’s First Amendment status is most like that of ______.

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Correct Answer: Print media

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Commercial limits during children’s programming ______.

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Correct Answer: Apply to both broadcast stations and cable systems

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Commercial broadcast TV stations are required to ______.

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Correct Answer: Carry three hours each week of “core programming” for children

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When did broadcast regulation begin to develop?

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Correct Answer: Early 1900s

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Channel 11’s general manager decides it is the station’s civic duty to interview candidates running for mayor. Channel 11 then runs a half-hour “Meet the Candidates” news interview program every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for five weeks before the general election. However, there are six candidates for mayor. The general manager decided not to invite George, the Purple Party candidate for mayor. George demands that Channel 11 gives him the same amount of time the other mayoral candidates had. The general manager must ______.

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Correct Answer: Give George a half hour of time

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Section 315 of the Communications Act applies to ______.

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Correct Answer: Political broadcasting and cablecasting

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The public interest is the standard for regulating ______.

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Correct Answer: Broadcast radio and television

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A political broadcasting rule that allows a candidate’s supporters equal opportunity to use broadcast stations is known as _______ .

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Correct Answer: Zapple rule

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Spectrum scarcity used for _______ n a specific geographical area without causing interference.

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Correct Answer: Both a & b

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Satellite market modification rule is a part of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization Act of _______ .

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Correct Answer: 2014

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Retransmission consent allows broadcast stations to negotiate a fee for retransmission of their programs.

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Correct Answer: True

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Radio frequency the range extending from around _______ ..

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Correct Answer: 3 khz to 300 ghz

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PEG access channels cable systems set aside for public, educational and governmental use.

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Correct Answer: True

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A notice issued by the Federal Communications Commission announcing that it is considering changing certain of its regulations or adopting new rules is known as ______ .

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Correct Answer: Notice of proposed rulemaking

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The principle that holds that internet service providers cannot charge content providers to speed up the delivery of their goods is known as ______ .

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Correct Answer: Net neutrality

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Must-carry rule transmits local broadcast television stations.

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Correct Answer: True

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Multichannel video programming distributor is an entity, including cable or direct broadcast satellite services, that provides multiple channels of video programming for purchase.

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Correct Answer: Both a & b are possible

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Someone who has publicly announced a bid for office, has her or his name on the ballot or is a serious write-in candidate is known as ______ .

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Correct Answer: Legally qualified candidate

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The Federal Communications Commission succeeded the FRC in _______ .

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Correct Answer: 1934

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Federal Communications Commission is a ________ agency, directly responsible to Congress and charged with regulating interstate

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Correct Answer: U.S. government

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The Federal Communications Commission rule requires broadcast stations to air programs discussing public issues,this statement is related to _____ .

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Correct Answer: Fairness doctrine

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Electronic media is all forms of media that utilize ________ to distribute news and entertainment.

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Correct Answer: Both a & b

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Electromagnetic spectrum used to send both ________ .

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Correct Answer: Both a & b

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A Federal Communications Commission rule that governs when one entity can own two or more companies with related interests is known as ______ .

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Correct Answer: Cross-ownership rule

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Broadcasting is the Communications ______ as use of the electromagnetic spectrum to send signals to many listeners and viewers simultaneously.

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Correct Answer: Act of 1934

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A high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of spectrum frequencies to enable a large number of messages is known as _______ .

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Correct Answer: Broadband

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