Question 1

This system transmits a digital signal on an FM station subcarrier that can be displayed on a special receiver panel.

Accepted Answer

A) DARS 
B) DCC 
C) RBDS 
D) DAT 
E) ISDB 
A) DARS 
B) DCC 
C) RBDS 
D) DAT 
E) ISDB

Question 2

Differentiate between AM and FM signals and their propagation.

Accepted Answer

AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Freque

Question 3

Digital television transmission system will eventually replace NTSC systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the U.S., television uses __________ sound.

Accepted Answer

A) AM 
B) FM 
C) subcarrier 
D) multiplex 
E) vertical blanking 
A) AM 
B) FM 
C) subcarrier 
D) multiplex 
E) vertical blanking

Question 5

The best location for an FM transmitting antenna is

Accepted Answer

A) on dry, sandy soil. 
B) in a saltwater swamp. 
C) anywhere in the licensing area. 
D) in line with the north magnetic pole. 
E) on the highest unobstructed site available. 
A) on dry, sandy soil. 
B) in a saltwater swamp. 
C) anywhere in the licensing area. 
D) in line with the north magnetic pole. 
E) on the highest unobstructed site available.

Question 6

Differentiate among amplitude, length, frequency, and velocity in wave motion.

Accepted Answer

Amplitude, length, frequency, and veloci

Question 7

Frequencies used for radio communication are found __________ the electromagnetic spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) near the lower end of 
B) near the middle of 
C) near the upper end of 
D) throughout 
E) nowhere in 
A) near the lower end of 
B) near the middle of 
C) near the upper end of 
D) throughout 
E) nowhere in

Question 8

AM signals can travel much farther at night because of __________ propagation.

Accepted Answer

A) ground-wave 
B) sky-wave 
C) direct-wave 
D) terrestrial 
E) soil conductivity 
A) ground-wave 
B) sky-wave 
C) direct-wave 
D) terrestrial 
E) soil conductivity

Question 9

Trace the development of television pictures from camera chips to home receivers.

Accepted Answer

The development of television pictures f

Question 10

This flat-screen technology uses a grid of tiny channels (pixels) filled with gas, usually a mixture of neon and xenon.

Accepted Answer

A) PDP. 
B) FED. 
C) DMD. 
D) VBI. 
E) CRT. 
A) PDP. 
B) FED. 
C) DMD. 
D) VBI. 
E) CRT.

Question 11

ERP keeps camera pickup tubes in step with receiver display tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Frequency is expressed in terms of cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz), to honor a famous radio physicist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

International short-wave radio stations

Accepted Answer

A) use multiplexing to increase their range. 
B) utilize ground-wave propagation patterns. 
C) utilize direct-wave propagation patterns. 
D) depend on satellite relays for intercontinental transmission. 
E) change frequencies periodically during their broadcast operations. 
A) use multiplexing to increase their range. 
B) utilize ground-wave propagation patterns. 
C) utilize direct-wave propagation patterns. 
D) depend on satellite relays for intercontinental transmission. 
E) change frequencies periodically during their broadcast operations.

Question 14

The FCC has classified the largest number of AM channels as

Accepted Answer

A) local. 
B) regional. 
C) carrier current operations. 
D) sky wave. 
E) clear. 
A) local. 
B) regional. 
C) carrier current operations. 
D) sky wave. 
E) clear.

Question 15

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of digital audio broadcasting.

Accepted Answer

Digital audio broadcasting (DAB) offers

Question 16

How is interference between TV stations minimized?

Accepted Answer

Interference between TV stations is mini

Question 17

Wavelength is measured as the distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

This group advises the FCC on DTV formats.

Accepted Answer

A) NTSC 
B) ATSC 
C) COFDM 
D) ISDN 
E) ITU 
A) NTSC 
B) ATSC 
C) COFDM 
D) ISDN 
E) ITU

Question 19

AM's 10-kHz spacing means that channels extend 5 kHz above and below their carrier frequencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An advantage of digital processing is

Accepted Answer

A) a wider channel requirement than the same signals in analog form. 
B) band compression. 
C) ability for home recording. 
D) analog encoding. 
E) lack of signal distortion. 
A) a wider channel requirement than the same signals in analog form. 
B) band compression. 
C) ability for home recording. 
D) analog encoding. 
E) lack of signal distortion.

This system transmits a digital signal on an FM station subcarrier that can be displayed on a special receiver panel.

Differentiate between AM and FM signals and their propagation.

Digital television transmission system will eventually replace NTSC systems.

In the U.S., television uses __________ sound.

The best location for an FM transmitting antenna is

Differentiate among amplitude, length, frequency, and velocity in wave motion.

Frequencies used for radio communication are found __________ the electromagnetic spectrum.

AM signals can travel much farther at night because of __________ propagation.

Trace the development of television pictures from camera chips to home receivers.

This flat-screen technology uses a grid of tiny channels (pixels) filled with gas, usually a mixture of neon and xenon.

ERP keeps camera pickup tubes in step with receiver display tubes.

Frequency is expressed in terms of cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz), to honor a famous radio physicist.

International short-wave radio stations

The FCC has classified the largest number of AM channels as

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of digital audio broadcasting.

How is interference between TV stations minimized?

Wavelength is measured as the distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.

This group advises the FCC on DTV formats.

AM's 10-kHz spacing means that channels extend 5 kHz above and below their carrier frequencies.

An advantage of digital processing is

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

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 4: How Electronic Media Work

This system transmits a digital signal on an FM station subcarrier that can be displayed on a special receiver panel.

Differentiate between AM and FM signals and their propagation.

Digital television transmission system will eventually replace NTSC systems.

In the U.S., television uses __________ sound.

The best location for an FM transmitting antenna is

Differentiate among amplitude, length, frequency, and velocity in wave motion.

Frequencies used for radio communication are found __________ the electromagnetic spectrum.

AM signals can travel much farther at night because of __________ propagation.

Trace the development of television pictures from camera chips to home receivers.

This flat-screen technology uses a grid of tiny channels (pixels) filled with gas, usually a mixture of neon and xenon.

ERP keeps camera pickup tubes in step with receiver display tubes.

Frequency is expressed in terms of cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz), to honor a famous radio physicist.

International short-wave radio stations

The FCC has classified the largest number of AM channels as

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of digital audio broadcasting.

How is interference between TV stations minimized?

Wavelength is measured as the distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.

This group advises the FCC on DTV formats.

AM's 10-kHz spacing means that channels extend 5 kHz above and below their carrier frequencies.

An advantage of digital processing is

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

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