Chapter 8 Quiz 2

Question 1

Who invented the first TV camera tube to convert light rays into electrical signals?

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Question 2

Analog standards were adopted during which stage of television development?

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Question 3

Pat Weaver changed the length of television programs from ___ to ___ minutes or longer.

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Question 4

The “television spectacular” show format ______.

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Question 5

An advantage of cable television over broadcast television is _______.

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Question 6

The first news program videotaped for rebroadcast in central and western time zones aired on which of the following?

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Question 7

Viewers are most likely to identify with characters on which type of television program?

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Question 8

What type of program had its roots in live theater?

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Question 9

The reality television genre started with what show?

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Question 10

The future of public television is at risk because of _______.

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Question 11

Which of the following is true about narrowcasting?

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Question 12

Which of the following is true of CNN?

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Question 13

Which of the following premium channel was the first to become known for its high-quality original programming as well as its high subscription numbers?

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Question 14

What was the result of the Financial Interest and Syndication Rules?

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Question 15

What FCC requirements were designed to foster local use of cable channels?

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Question 16

By 2012, more than 50 percent of homes had ____.

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Question 17

Viewers can watch complete episodes of some current and past TV shows for free but with commercials on ________.

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Question 18

The first direct broadcast satellite system was launched in ______.

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Question 19

Early satellite receiving dishes for television were _______.

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Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of DBS?

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Question 21

An “evergreen” is ____,

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Question 22

Fringe time is ____.

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Question 23

What is a “share”?

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Question 24

“Below-the-line” costs for a new TV program include ____.

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Question 25

The huge ratings and subsequent drop-off for what show indicate both the potential for niche markets and the variety of options for TV viewers today?

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