British Television Regulations Quiz

What is the fine for unlicensed stage hypnosis in Britain?

• £2,000

• £500

• £1,000

• £1,500

In what year did Parliament put a law in place to ensure certain sporting events are available on free-to-air television?

• 1990

• 1996

• 2000

• 2005

What percentage of a channel's output must have subtitles as an option once the channel is established?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the maximum amount of commercials allowed on all British channels per hour?

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the purpose of the rule that commercial breaks must be taken in a way that doesn't disrupt the flow of the program?

• To ensure viewers don't miss important parts of the program

• To maintain the artistic integrity of the program

• To improve viewer satisfaction

• To prevent excessive advertising

What is the main reason for the regulation that demonstrations of hypnosis on stage must be licensed?

• To control the content of stage performances

• To ensure the safety of the audience

• To prevent misuse of hypnosis for entertainment purposes

• To address concerns about hypnosis in the 50s

What is the exemption for channels with low budgets and small audience shares in terms of accessibility?

• 5% sign language

• 10% audio description

• 50% subtitles

• No accessibility requirements

What is the main reason for the regulation that certain sporting events must be available on free-to-air television?

• To ensure events of national cultural importance are accessible to all

• To prevent paid television channels from outbidding free-to-air channels

• To promote national stereotypes

• To increase viewership of free-to-air channels

What is the maximum amount of commercials allowed on older British channels per hour?

• 10 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the purpose of the rule that commercial breaks must be taken in a way that doesn't disrupt the flow of the program?

• To ensure viewers don't miss important parts of the program

• To maintain the artistic integrity of the program

• To improve viewer satisfaction

• To prevent excessive advertising