Cycle 10 Broadcast Practice Exam

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• The four asterisks on an RTS panel indicate a status relative to which frame?
• Embedding and De-embedding refer to which concept?
• In broadcast audio, what does 'wet' mean?
• An Audio Book documents which of the following?
• Which is not a dip switch option on Model 210?
• Define libel and its relevance to news reporting.
• After fading to black, the AD will ___________ to end the show?
• The Model 210 Announcer's Console can be powered by an external power supply.
• What does LKFS stand for?
• What is B-roll and why is it important?
• Which statement best describes non-linear editing?
• Which fiber connector is specified for connecting to the front of the stage box?
• What does EAS stand for and what is its primary purpose?
• Which action is appropriate if setup is not complete before air?
• What is the function of a lower third in a broadcast?
• When plugging a condenser mic into a camera at CRAS, what device is responsible for phantom power?
• What are the three main fiber connectors we used in class?
• CRR stands for which of the following phrases?
• What is the role of a floor director in a studio?
• Define the term sponsorship identification and its regulatory importance.
• Name a common encoding format used for web streaming of broadcast content.
• What information does a cue sheet typically provide to rights holders and affiliates?
• Which fiber connector is used to connect to the front of the MADI card on the S-Core?
• Which role is most commonly associated with initiating the final countdown in a broadcast?
• What is a clip in video editing?
• True or False: IFB's can only be mono.
• Which term describes playing a pre-recorded music source without hearing it?
• Which statement best defines Dark Fiber?
• In Broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for IFB's?
• How many characters are in an Alpha on an RTS communications panel?
• What is the primary function of ingest in broadcast workflows?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of two-way communication with performers in this context?
• Name two common types of microphones used in studio broadcasts and one use for each.
• On an RTS Key Panel, pushing down on the switch performs which action?
• In broadcast, what does a lower third typically display?
• What is the difference between on-demand streaming and linear broadcasting?
• What is the role of compression in broadcast audio processing?
• Can Key Panels communicate with party lines?
• Which element helps viewers identify who is speaking or being discussed during a broadcast segment?
• In broadcasting, how does on-demand streaming differ from linear broadcasting?
• Which term describes starting music with delayed tracking?
• What is Loudness Normalization and why is it mandated in many markets?
• Ducking is used to ensure foreground speech remains clear. Which action describes this technique?
• Back timing in production is used to schedule segments from which reference point?
• Which of the following is not information sent by the Zeus frame to the key panels?
• Which of the following best describes phantom power in studio microphone setups?
• Which of the following best illustrates NAT sound in a broadcast?
• Which term describes audio that uses two channels to create a sense of space?
• What does a standard three-point lighting setup include?
• True or False: Backup and audience reaction mics are always mentioned in the Tech book.
• The toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?
• Which statement about a wrap in a broadcast is most accurate?
• What would a Director say when they want the A1 to bring up the fader of an audio source?
• Which of the following is a fiber connector used in class?
• Differentiate between a VO and a SOT in video storytelling.
• What is an IFB used for?
• What does 'gain staging' mean and why is it important?
• What USOC cable termination is needed to plug into key panels?
• What does the cough button do on the Model 210?
• Is 'point to point' an open or private communication?
• What is room tone and why is it used in post-production?
• Who needs to be ready when a broadcast begins?
• What is RF spectrum and why is it regulated for broadcasting?
• In studio production, what is back timing?
• One key guideline for ethical interviewing in journalism?
• What is a FAX check?
• Which device can be powered by an external power supply?
• What is a stinger in broadcast graphics?
• In broadcast news writing, what is the nut graf and its purpose?
• Which statement best defines libel?
• What is the dB headroom threshold amount set to on the Studer Vista at CRAS?
• What is the approximate maximum fiber run length before signal dropout?
• A number would typically represent what type of source?
• What is a cue sheet and what information does it contain?
• Why is sponsorship identification important in broadcasting?
• Which document is commonly used to track broadcast segments, their times, and sources for rights and coordination?
• What is an Audio Book?
• What would a Director say when they want to play from a pre recorded music source, but they do not want to hear the audio?
• What is ethical balance in a news story?
• The LC connection on the camera converter uses two fiber strands. What are they used for?
• Describe audience targeting in broadcast advertising.
• Daisy-chaining BP325 units in a PL setup: is it possible?
• What is CPM and how is it used in Broadcast advertising?
• Which device contains the back panel dip switches used to access mic pre and phantom power controls?
• What is captioning accessibility?
• In a live control room, what is a Technical Director primarily responsible for?
• What is the difference between a 'live-to-tape' and 'live-to-air' broadcast?
• Which action renames a track on Studer Vista Console?
• What is live trim in a broadcast control room?
• How many separate IFBs can the Model 41 Interface create?
• What is the primary purpose of a graphics slate (lower thirds, bug) in a broadcast?
• Which statement about the Model 41 Interface is true?
• What is a rundown and how does it differ from a script?
• Pushing the switch up on an RTS Key Panel performs which action?
• What does IFB stand for?
• If the director tells the A1 to roll the Green Machine, what does that mean?
• What is the LKFS standard for television broadcasting?
• Which device is associated with IFB in this material?
• In broadcasting routing for IFB, which path is used according to the material?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three main fiber connectors used in class?
• What action in AZedit should you perform to apply changes?
• External 9V battery packs are not supported for powering the 4030.
• What fiber connection is used to connect to the front of the MADI card on the S-Core?
• In AZedit, what does the color yellow indicate?
• Is the RTS ET4 Telex ear piece mono or stereo?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between a rundown and a script?
• Which statement best describes a private communication in this context?
• Where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the Model 210?
• The Zeus 3 is specified as having how many ports?
• Which term best describes the action 'roll' in the Green Machine instruction?
• Which device is used to manage party lines at CRAS in this material?
• BP325 daisy chaining in PL setup: which statement is true?
• In a three-point lighting setup, which light is primarily used to reduce shadows on the subject's face?
• Explain the difference between linear and non-linear video editing.
• What is the RTS 4030 used for?
• What is a Tech Book?
• Are RTS key panels connected wirelessly?
• Which statement best describes the typical use of a clip in a package?
• Explain the difference between public service announcements (PSAs) and paid advertising.
• True or False: It is possible to convert BNC coaxial to AES/EBU XLR?
• In this context, the action 'roll the Green Machine' typically initiates which option?
• In audio mixing, what is ducking and when is it typically used?
• Renaming a track on Studer Vista Console?
• The LKFS standard for television broadcasting is expressed as a negative value.
• Can a condenser microphone be used on broadcast headset?
• Explain the purpose of teases and a wrap in a broadcast.
• Which of the following is a true statement about AZedit indicators?
• What is the difference between ingest and playout in a broadcast automation system?
• Chroma keying is commonly used in which type of broadcast?
• What two signals are carried over the HD/SDI on BNC coaxial?
• What is a crowd mic (room mic) and when would you use it?
• What does **** on an RTS communications panel mean?
• What does SOT stand for, and how is it used in a news piece?
• True or False: The IFB and the Non-interrupt always correlate and share the same number in AZedit.
• Explain NAT sound in broadcasting.
• Which term is used for the label on a long handheld microphone?
• What is the label commonly placed on long handheld microphones?
• At CRAS, what fiber connector is found on the optical patch bays?
• True or False: The 4030 can be powered by an external 9V battery pack?
• If the Oscillator is set at -20 dB and the main output meter is measuring -19 dB, is it a problem?
• Which device was explicitly mentioned as having 34 ports?
• Which of the following statements is accurate about the Zeus frame's information transmission to the key panels?
• What term describes starting music but not tracking until a later time?
• Setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?
• Which statement correctly describes Closed Captions?
• Chroma key backgrounds are commonly blue or green. Which statement is true?
• What is the function of 30VDC in the system?
• Does Ethernet work on the Zeus frame?
• Labeling things is not very important for a broadcast.
• To listen on an RTS Key Panel, which action should you perform?
• Which of the following terminations is used for key panel connections?
• What does CPM stand for and what is its primary use in advertising?
• How many ports does the Zeus 3 have?
• Which statement best describes the function of a Tech Book in a show production?
• The Black Magic ATEM Studio converter uses which type of fiber connection for data transmission?
• At CRAS, The RTS PS20 is used for what function?
• When moving AES signals between the Black Magic de-embedder and the S-Core, what impedance change is specified?
• What does CRR stand for?
• Fill in the Blank, Command, ____________, Release.
• What would a Director say when they want an EVS machine live to air as the only source of audio and video?
• The Model 41 Interface accepts analog signal from the Zeus and ______ the line.
• What is 30VDC used for?
• What is an IFB?
• Labeling items during a broadcast setup is primarily intended to achieve what?
• True or False: Audio is carried down the RJ45 pin set for the Zeus frame?
• What is Dark Fiber?
• What is a Run Sheet?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of labeling items during a broadcast setup?
• If you are not finished setting up, can you push a show back 5 minutes?
• What is color grading used for in post-production?
• RDS stands for and what information does it transmit?
• What is the primary function of a limiter in broadcast audio?
• What is lip-sync drift and how can it be prevented?
• Which of the following best describes the three essential elements that should appear in a strong broadcast lead?
• What is the model number of the device used to interface with party lines?
• What is copyright clearance in broadcast production?
• In a PL setup, which unit is commonly daisy chained with others?
• Which of the following is not a Live show?
• Which statement correctly describes Open captions?
• On the Model 210, what is the relationship between the main output and the talkback output?
• What information does the Zeus frame send to the key panels?
• What is the primary purpose of audience targeting in broadcast advertising?
• Which of the following is true about PSAs?
• Does AZedit automatically activate changes made to the key panels?
• What is run-of-show?
• Who relies on the run-of-show for coordination in a production?
• During a broadcast outage, what is the recommended response?
• At CRAS, what is the most important element of any broadcast?
• What is the difference between stereophonic and monophonic audio in radio?
• What fiber connection is used to connect to the front of the stage box?