A Day in the Life of a PA

What is a PA?

• Personal Assistant

• Professional Assistant

• Production Assistant

• Production Ally

Answer explanation

A PA commonly refers to a Production Assistant, especially in the context of film and television. This role involves supporting various production tasks, making 'Production Assistant' the correct choice among the options.

What are some of the things a PA helps with? (Select all correct answers)

• Set up chairs and tables

• Set up tents

• Hand out water to those who ask for it

• They really do not do anything

Answer explanation

A PA assists with various tasks, including setting up chairs and tables, setting up tents, and handing out water to those who ask for it. The option stating they do not do anything is incorrect.

What department does the PA work with?

• Assistant director only

• FX department

• All departments

• Sound department

Answer explanation

The PA (Production Assistant) collaborates with various teams on set, making 'All departments' the correct choice. They assist in multiple areas, ensuring smooth operations across the entire production.

What are the two places a PA can work?

• On set only

• Locations only

• Wherever they want

• Both on set and locations

Answer explanation

A PA (Production Assistant) can work both on set and at various locations. This flexibility allows them to support the production team in different environments, making 'both on set and locations' the correct choice.

Who is the PA's boss?

• Assistant Director

• Electricians Director

• Special FX Director

• Sound Director

Answer explanation

The PA (Personal Assistant) typically reports to the Assistant Director, who oversees the production team and manages various departments, making them the direct boss of the PA.

How important is getting the Assistant Director what they need?

• Not the PA's job

• No one really cares

• It's the executive producer's job

• Very important, the faster the better

Answer explanation

Getting the Assistant Director what they need is crucial for the production's efficiency. Timely support helps maintain workflow and meet deadlines, making it very important to act quickly.

What should the PA reply over the "Walkie" when the Assistant Director asks for something?

• No reply needed

• Copy that

• Why not

• They ignore the call

Answer explanation

The correct reply is "Copy that" as it acknowledges the Assistant Director's request. This response indicates understanding and readiness to act, which is appropriate in a professional communication context.

What is the command over the walkie if someone is in the bathroom?

• 10-1

• 10-2

• 10-3

• You do not have to answer

Answer explanation

The command '10-1' is used to indicate that someone is in the bathroom, signaling that they are unavailable. Therefore, the correct choice is '10 -1'.

What is a "Brick"?

• A battery

• A fully prepared set

• Something used as a weight

• A term for someone running slow

Answer explanation

In slang, a "brick" can refer to a battery, particularly in the context of electronics. The other options do not accurately represent this term's common usage.

What is a "Cold Brick"?

• A cold brew coffee drink

• A fully charged battery

• A dead or uncharged battery

• An unprepared set

Answer explanation

A "Cold Brick" refers to a dead or uncharged battery, indicating that it lacks power and cannot function. The other options do not accurately describe this term.