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WorksheetsFCC TEST
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which act was created after the Titanic disaster?
Radio Act of 1912
Radio Act of 1927
Communications Act of 1934
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Which act created the Federal Radio Commission (FRC)?
Radio Act of 1912
Radio Act of 1927
Communications Act of 1934
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Which act created the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
Radio Act of 1912
Radio Act of 1927
Communications Act of 1934
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Which act is also known as "deregulation"?
Radio Act of 1912
Radio Act of 1927
Communications Act of 1934
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Which act raised the limits on radio station ownership?
Radio Act of 1912
Radio Act of 1927
Communications Act of 1934
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Which act was created after Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl?
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Obscene and Indecent Act of 2005
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005
Safe Harbor Act of 2005
How many commissioners does the FCC consist of?
1
3
5
7
Which bureau of the FCC is in charge of radio?
The Radio Bureau
The Media Bureau
The Federal Bureau
The Enforcement Bureau
How many radio stations can a company own in a city like LA that has over 45 stations in the market?
5
6
7
8
Which act forced all broadcast media to be on a delay?
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Obscene and Indecent Act of 2005
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005
Safe Harbor Act of 2005
Which one of these is NOT a criticism of the FCC?
They've helped create more diversity, localism and competition
Regulations are outdated and too open to interpretation
They're inconsistent with enforcing regulations
They oversee too many broadcast technologies
Radio stations can NOT air alcohol commercials
True
False
What must you do before you record a telephone call for broadcast?
Nothing
Direct callers to the broadcast rules on the station website
Notify the caller and get their consent unless they're aware the radio station regularly broadcasts calls
Log it in the FCC log
What does the Chief Operator do?
Monitors and maintains broadcast equipment
Investigates FCC complaints
Awards station licenses
Implements FCC regulations
The FCC defines a contest as any prize that is offered to the public that involves what 4 things?
a radio, phone, internet and website
a question, answer, another question and another answer
money, trips, houses and cars
ability, skill, knowledge and chance
How long must contest rules be posted on a station's website?
for at least 30 days
for at least 30 days BEFORE the contest
for at least 30 days AFTER the contest
it doesn't have to be posted
According to the FCC, which one of these is NOT a contest violation?
a contest that involves chance
a contest that is misleading
a contest that is rigged
a contest that affects public interest
Which of these is considered a misleading contest?
Giving false info about a prize
Urging listeners to keep listening to win when there's nothing to win
Changing or not abiding by the contest rules
All of the above
Which one of these is considered rigging a contest?
Making listeners call in to win
Making your friend a winner
Making listeners text to win
All of the above
Which of these is considered a contest that affects public interest?
contests that ask listeners to eat bugs
contests that ask listeners to drink large quantities of liquid
contests that asks listeners to travel to a specific place in a very short time, resulting in unsafe traffic conditions
all of the above
When must a station file a 1099 tax form for prizes?
When the prize is over $60
When the prize is over $600
When the prize is over $100
When the prize is over $1000
When putting copyright materials on station websites, the FCC suggests you do what?
get permission
watermark it with station logo
leave it up for at least 30 days
use a repost app
What is defamation?
when a false statement, presented as fact, damages a person's character and/or reputation
when a true statement, presented as fact, damages a person's character and/or reputation
when a person's name, likeness or imitated voice is used without consent
all of the above
What is slander?
a spoken false statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
a spoken true statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
a written false statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
none of the above
What is libel?
a spoken false statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
a written true statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
a written false statement, presented as fact, that damages a person's character and/or reputation
none of the above
Which of the following is true regarding Digital Audio Broadcasting?
Radio stations do not have to simulcast on digital audio
Radio stations must charge for digital audio programming
Radio stations must have an HD radio channel
Radio stations are not required to stream digital audio
Which of the following is true regarding Drug Lyrics?
Radio stations can NOT broadcast songs with drug lyrics
Radio stations can broadcast songs with drug lyrics
Radio stations will get fined for broadcasting drug lyrics
Radio stations can only broadcast dug lyrics between 10p-6a
Which of the following is true regarding EAS (Emergency Alert System)?
Weekly tests must be performed at random days and times
Monthly tests must be performed between 8:30a and sunset on odd numbered months
Monthly tests must be performed between sunset and 8:30a on even numbered months
All of the above
How many outreach activities promoting opportunities in broadcasting must stations complete?
4 within 2 years for large markets and 2 within 2 years for small markets
2 within 2 years for large markets and 4 within 4 years for small markets
1 every month
none
Which of the following is true regarding Hoax Broadcasts?
A disclaimer is NOT required clearly stating the program is fiction
Can air false info about a crime or catastrophe if the broadcaster knows it's false but only between 10p-6a
Can NOT air false info about a crime or catastrophe if the broadcaster knows it's false
All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding Invasion of Privacy?
Can NOT disclose private facts
Can NOT publish or person or thing in false light
Can NOT use a person's name, likeness, or imitated voice without consent
All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding Main Studios?
Station main studio must be in it's city of license
Station main studio does NOT have to be in its city of license
Station main studio must be within 5 miles of it's transmitter
Stations are NOT required to have a local or toll free phone number
Which of the following is true regarding Obscenity?
A person must find it offensive
Offensive material is sexually related
Offensive material is NOT in a serious literary, artistic, scientific or political context
All of the above
When can obscene material be aired?
Between 10p-6a
Between 10a-6p
Between 8:30p and sunrise
Never
When can indecent material be aired?
Between 10p-6a
Between 10a-6p
Between sunset and 8:30a
Never
What is payola?
accepting money, service and/or gift for a radio commercial
accepting money, service and/or gift for a shout out
accepting money, service and/or gift for airplay
accepting money, service and/or gift for a radio contest
What is plugola?
accepting money, service and/or gift for a radio commercial
accepting money, service and/or gift for a shout out
accepting money, service and/or gift for airplay
accepting money, service and/or gift for a radio contest
Which of the following is true regarding Political Advertising?
Stations have to give equal time to candidates
Stations only have to give equal time to candidates if they request it
Candidates do NOT have access to stations unless they pay for air time
None of the above
Where can you find a station's public inspection file?
in the station file cabinet
in the city of license library
on the station's website with a link to the FCC website
all of the above
When must Quarterly Issues-Program Lists be submitted?
monthly on the 10th day after the end of each month
quarterly on the 10th day after the end of each quarter
yearly on the 10th day after the end of each year
every 8 years
What's in the Quarterly Issues-Program Lists?
a list of all the songs with drug lyrics
a list of employees who have accepted payola
a list of aired community programs that address community issues
all of the above
When must Legal IDs be aired?
exactly at the top of the hour
as close to the top of the hour as possible
at the bottom of the hour
anywhere within the hour
What must a Station ID include?
the station call letters followed by the city of license (ex. KDAY, Redondo Beach)
the station frequency followed by the call letters (ex. 93.5, KDAY)
the station call letters followed by the name of the station licensee (ex. KDAY, Meruelo Media)
the station frequency followed by the city of license (ex. 93.5, Redondo Beach)
Which one of the following tobacco products can a radio station advertise?
cigarettes
cigars
chewing tobacco
none of the above
Which of the following is true regarding Sponsorship ID & Related Advertising Issues?
Stations must announce if they received money to play a song
Stations co-sponsoring an event must announce they are co-sponsors
DJs endorsing a product or service need to announce it's a paid ad unless it's obvious
All of the above
