Exam 12: Legal and Ethical Issues for Media Performers

Which of the following is NOT helpful to reporters to gain access to information?

The acceptance of money for playing songs is known as:

The obligation of the station under Sec. 315 is

The Privacy Protection Act of 1980 prohibits

If reporters work for a company that is the subject of a story, this may be considered

One exception to copyright protection is material that is old. This material is considered

All of the following are a defense for libel except:

A special obligation for stations for political broadcasts in the Communications Act is known as:

Online journalism is given exceptions to the traditional journalism of radio and television and most Codes of Ethics do not apply.

Irreverent use of the name of God on radio or television is

Indecent broadcasts receives limited protection under the First Amendment and is not entirely banned

Contests are often used to gain an audience and are

In order to serve the public interest, broadcast stations must be sure to air all sides of a controversial issue:

For libel to occur, the statement must

Codes of ethics developed by professional organizations such as the RTDNA are voluntary.