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TV Prod Test Review Part 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three functions of video mixer are: to allow selection of various video sources, perform video transitions, and create _________ ___________.

a)

special effects

b)

mosaic effects

c)

digital effects

d)

analog effects

2.

A ______ is a row of buttons on a video mixer that selects video input.

a)

bus

b)

train

c)

tract

d)

loop

3.

Which one of these is NOT a video source that can be connected to a video mixer?

a)

Digital Camera

b)

Character Generator

c)

Lighting Board

d)

Audio Board

4.

What is the difference between a “wipe” and a “dissolve”?

a)

a wipe pushes the image off screen and a dissolve gradually transitions between them.

b)

a wipe gradually transitions between two images and a dissolve pushes the image off screen.

c)

a wipe is a digital effect and a dissolve is a manual effect.

d)

a wipe is an analog effect and a dissolve is a digital effect.

5.

Strobe, PIP and Mosaic are all examples of ________.

a)

DVE

b)

DTE

c)

DPE

d)

DET

6.

A ______ light removes shadows caused by the main lighting source.

a)

fill

b)

key

c)

back

d)

bus

7.

A ______ light adds depth to the set.

a)

back

b)

fill

c)

key

d)

front

8.

A ______ light focuses light on the subject.

a)

key

b)

back

c)

fill

d)

front

9.

What is a scoop light used for?

a)

fill light

b)

back light

c)

key light

d)

front light

10.

What is a Fresnel light used for?

a)

fill

b)

back

c)

key

d)

front

11.

The three factors should producers consider before starting a production are talent, equipment/expertise, and budget.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which Digital Video Effect is sometimes referred to as a "paint"effect?

a)

posterization

b)

mosaic

c)

strobe

d)

lightening

13.

Which Digital Video Effect divides the image into tiles or squares?

a)

mosaic

b)

posterization

c)

strobe

d)

blurry

14.

Which Digital Video Effect is sometimes referred to as "stop action" where the video appears to jump from one frame to another?

a)

strobe

b)

mosaic

c)

posterization

d)

blurry

15.

A fader bar can be moved up or down to activate a ______.

a)

bus

b)

transition

c)

fade

d)

blurry

16.

______ _________ programming are the regularly scheduled shows that run for at least 30 minutes or longer.

a)

Long format

b)

Short Format

c)

Interim Format

d)

Basic Format

17.

_____ ________ programming is anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes in length and airs between regularly schedule programs.

a)

short format

b)

long format

c)

interim format

d)

basic format

18.

What is the main difference between a commercial and a Public Service Announcement.

a)

they are exactly the same

b)

commercials are free & PSAs are not

c)

PSAs are for non-profit causes & commercials are strictly for profit

d)

PSA are free & commercials are not

19.

Interstitials and Music Videos are just a few minutes in length, not a full program, and sometimes considered a short story.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Programs during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions in an interview format are called:

a)

Variety Shows

b)

Talk Shows

c)

Game Shows

d)

Reality Shows

21.

Which one is not a type of Long Format programming?

a)

Situation Comedy (sitcoms)

b)

Broadcast News

c)

Interstitials

d)

Talk Shows

e)

Drama

22.

Which one is NOT a type of Short Format programming?

a)

Commercials

b)

PSAs

c)

Music Videos

d)

Situation Comedy (Sitcom)

e)

Promos

23.

A Situation Comedy is the opposite of a _____ show but they both use scripts and feature actors.

a)

Reality

b)

Talk

c)

Drama

d)

Game

24.

________________ are advertisements produced by the television network or station to promote their own channel or up coming shows.

a)

Promos

b)

Commercials

c)

PSAs

d)

SitComs

25.

Which type of show is based on reality but devoted to giving current real information?

a)

Reality Shows

b)

Drama

c)

Broadcast News

d)

Game Shows