Question 1

American Marconi's assets became the foundation for

Accepted Answer

A) RCA. 
B) AT&T. 
C) General Electric. 
D) Western Union. 
E) Western Electric. 
A) RCA. 
B) AT&T. 
C) General Electric. 
D) Western Union. 
E) Western Electric.

Question 2

In 1955 CBS achieved a number-one place in television ratings, a rank it held for 21 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Among the earliest of radio "broadcasts" was Reginald Fessenden's 1906 Christmas broadcast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The color television system compatible with existing black-and-white television receivers was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) CBS laboratories. 
B) General Electric. 
C) NTSC. 
D) AT&T. 
E) RCA. 
A) CBS laboratories. 
B) General Electric. 
C) NTSC. 
D) AT&T. 
E) RCA.

Question 5

Outline the rights of AT&T and the Radio Group in the 1926 cross-licensing agreements.

Accepted Answer

In the 1926 cross-licensing agreements,

Question 6

After World War I, wireless' development was dominated by

Accepted Answer

A) big businesses. 
B) inventors and entrepreneurs. 
C) local and state governments. 
D) the shipping industry. 
E) railroads. 
A) big businesses. 
B) inventors and entrepreneurs. 
C) local and state governments. 
D) the shipping industry. 
E) railroads.

Question 7

In the 1920s Herbert Hoover called four radio conferences in an attempt to get broadcasters to regulate themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The network that set radio's standard for journalism in its coverage during World War II was

Accepted Answer

A) NBC Blue. 
B) NBC Red. 
C) ABC. 
D) CBS. 
E) Mutual. 
A) NBC Blue. 
B) NBC Red. 
C) ABC. 
D) CBS. 
E) Mutual.

Question 9

It would be safe to say that radio was saved in the 1950s by

Accepted Answer

A) advertisers. 
B) country music. 
C) the networks. 
D) talk shows. 
E) rock and roll. 
A) advertisers. 
B) country music. 
C) the networks. 
D) talk shows. 
E) rock and roll.

Question 10

Who first proved James Clerk Maxwell's theory about the existence of sound waves?

Accepted Answer

A) Lee de Forest 
B) Heinrich Hertz 
C) Guglielmo Marconi 
D) Samuel Morse 
E) Reginald Fessenden 
A) Lee de Forest 
B) Heinrich Hertz 
C) Guglielmo Marconi 
D) Samuel Morse 
E) Reginald Fessenden

Question 11

In terms of transmission and reception, UHF television stations had __________ VHF television stations.

Accepted Answer

A) fewer problems than 
B) the same types of problems as 
C) different problems from 
D) more problems than 
E) no problems compared to 
A) fewer problems than 
B) the same types of problems as 
C) different problems from 
D) more problems than 
E) no problems compared to

Question 12

David Sarnoff pioneered innovative network/affiliate contracts that became standard practices for years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe changes in radio programming from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

In the 1930s, radio programming was domi

Question 14

Describe radio's role during World War II.

Accepted Answer

During World War II, radio played a cruc

Question 15

Who invented the image dissector?

Accepted Answer

A) Lee de Forest 
B) Philo T.Farnsworth 
C) Reginald Fessenden 
D) Vladimir Zworykin 
E) Edwin Armstrong 
A) Lee de Forest 
B) Philo T.Farnsworth 
C) Reginald Fessenden 
D) Vladimir Zworykin 
E) Edwin Armstrong

Question 16

The FCC's Sixth Report and Order effectively limited television to three networks, because too few cities had been allotted more than three channels with equal coverage potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Audiences relied on radio during the Great Depression to distract them from daily struggles of survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List and explain at least three preconditions leading to radio broadcasting.

Accepted Answer

The preconditions leading to radio broad

Question 19

During the early years of American broadcasting, radio advertising was

Accepted Answer

A) prohibited by order of the Secretary of Commerce. 
B) quickly adopted as an important source of financial support. 
C) largely limited to "institutional" advertising, dignified mentions of brand name, price, and retail outlet. 
D) filled with crass announcements of sponsors' products. 
E) banned by broadcasters themselves. 
A) prohibited by order of the Secretary of Commerce. 
B) quickly adopted as an important source of financial support. 
C) largely limited to "institutional" advertising, dignified mentions of brand name, price, and retail outlet. 
D) filled with crass announcements of sponsors' products. 
E) banned by broadcasters themselves.

Question 20

RCA was founded initially to

Accepted Answer

A) run the American system of broadcasting. 
B) operate communications during World War I. 
C) mass-produce radio receivers. 
D) teach amateur operators how to operate radio stations. 
E) operate an American wireless telegraphy business. 
A) run the American system of broadcasting. 
B) operate communications during World War I. 
C) mass-produce radio receivers. 
D) teach amateur operators how to operate radio stations. 
E) operate an American wireless telegraphy business.

American Marconi's assets became the foundation for

In 1955 CBS achieved a number-one place in television ratings, a rank it held for 21 years.

Among the earliest of radio "broadcasts" was Reginald Fessenden's 1906 Christmas broadcast.

The color television system compatible with existing black-and-white television receivers was developed by

Outline the rights of AT&T and the Radio Group in the 1926 cross-licensing agreements.

After World War I, wireless' development was dominated by

In the 1920s Herbert Hoover called four radio conferences in an attempt to get broadcasters to regulate themselves.

The network that set radio's standard for journalism in its coverage during World War II was

It would be safe to say that radio was saved in the 1950s by

Who first proved James Clerk Maxwell's theory about the existence of sound waves?

In terms of transmission and reception, UHF television stations had __________ VHF television stations.

David Sarnoff pioneered innovative network/affiliate contracts that became standard practices for years.

Describe changes in radio programming from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Describe radio's role during World War II.

Who invented the image dissector?

The FCC's Sixth Report and Order effectively limited television to three networks, because too few cities had been allotted more than three channels with equal coverage potential.

Audiences relied on radio during the Great Depression to distract them from daily struggles of survival.

List and explain at least three preconditions leading to radio broadcasting.

During the early years of American broadcasting, radio advertising was

RCA was founded initially to

Introducing Electronic Media

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

The Communications Act, Licensing, and Structural Regulation

Constitutional Issues and Content Regulation

A Global View

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Exam 2: From Radio to Television

American Marconi's assets became the foundation for

In 1955 CBS achieved a number-one place in television ratings, a rank it held for 21 years.

Among the earliest of radio "broadcasts" was Reginald Fessenden's 1906 Christmas broadcast.

The color television system compatible with existing black-and-white television receivers was developed by

Outline the rights of AT&T and the Radio Group in the 1926 cross-licensing agreements.

After World War I, wireless' development was dominated by

In the 1920s Herbert Hoover called four radio conferences in an attempt to get broadcasters to regulate themselves.

The network that set radio's standard for journalism in its coverage during World War II was

It would be safe to say that radio was saved in the 1950s by

Who first proved James Clerk Maxwell's theory about the existence of sound waves?

In terms of transmission and reception, UHF television stations had __________ VHF television stations.

David Sarnoff pioneered innovative network/affiliate contracts that became standard practices for years.

Describe changes in radio programming from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Describe radio's role during World War II.

Who invented the image dissector?

The FCC's Sixth Report and Order effectively limited television to three networks, because too few cities had been allotted more than three channels with equal coverage potential.

Audiences relied on radio during the Great Depression to distract them from daily struggles of survival.

List and explain at least three preconditions leading to radio broadcasting.

During the early years of American broadcasting, radio advertising was

RCA was founded initially to

Introducing Electronic Media

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

The Communications Act, Licensing, and Structural Regulation

Constitutional Issues and Content Regulation

A Global View

Filters