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WorksheetsLive Production and Signal Flow Quiz
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 17mins
Who calls the shots during a live production?
Camera Operator
Technical Director
Director
Producer
Which role focuses on audio levels during a broadcast?
Graphics
Audio Engineer
Replay
Camera
True/False: The replay operator is responsible for adding live captions.
True
False
The camera operator’s main responsibility is…
Running graphics
Capturing shots
Directing talent
Switching cameras
Which crew member communicates with the announcers?
Floor Director
Replay
Producer
Camera
What is the correct order in a live video signal?
Camera → Switcher → Encoder → Stream
Encoder → Camera → Switcher → Stream
Stream → Camera → Encoder → Switcher
Switcher → Camera → Encoder → Stream
The switcher’s job in the signal flow is to…
Capture video
Combine sources
Send the stream online
Adjust audio
True/False: If the encoder fails, the stream will not reach the internet.
True
False
Which piece of equipment connects microphones to the production?
Switcher
Audio Board
Encoder
Graphics PC
What connects the camera to the switcher?
HDMI/SDI Cable
Ethernet Cable
Power Cord
Audio XLR
Who gives directions to make sure the production follows the rundown?
Replay
Producer
Camera
Announcer
True/False: Communication on headset is optional during a live production.
When a director says, “Ready 1… Take 1,” what does it mean?
Start recording
Switch to Camera 1
Play replay
Begin rundown
If audio is too low during a broadcast, which role fixes it?
Camera Operator
Producer
Technical Director
What is the main reason to follow a signal flow diagram?
To look professional
To know where problems occur
To label equipment
To memorize roles
Which device is responsible for converting video signals for online streaming?
Switcher
Encoder
Audio Board
Camera
True/False: The technical director operates the switcher during a live broadcast.
False
True
What is the primary function of the graphics operator during a live production?
Switching cameras
Adding visual elements to the broadcast
Mixing audio
Directing the crew
Who is responsible for ensuring all video sources are ready before going live?
Replay Operator
Announcer
Audio Engineer
Technical Director
Which cable is typically used to transmit high-quality audio signals in a live production?
USB
HDMI
SDI
XLR
What is the main responsibility of the producer during a live broadcast?
Operating cameras
Managing the production flow
Mixing audio
Running graphics
What is rundown?
A rundown is like a script for a the production team
a river
the script
the chain of command.
Graphics should connect to ?
cameras
switchers
audio mixer
microphone
______ is the first phase of production
pre production
post production
mid production
max production
A rundown can be created during the ____________ phase?
post production
pre production
scripting
mixing
You can only have a rundown or a script?
True
False
Which role is responsible for switching between different camera feeds during a live broadcast?
Announcer
Audio Engineer
Technical Director
Producer
True/False: The audio board is used to control video sources in a live production.
False
True
What is the main purpose of pre-production in a live broadcast?
To plan and organize the production
To edit recorded footage
To mix audio live
To broadcast the final program
