Question 1

During what is now called ______,MGM,20th Century Fox,RKO,Warner Brothers,Paramount,Universal,Columbia,and United Artists dominated the film industry.

Accepted Answer

A) the studio years 
B) the silent era 
C) Television's golden age 
D) the MPAA era 
E) Hollywood's creation 
A) the studio years 
B) the silent era 
C) Television's golden age 
D) the MPAA era 
E) Hollywood's creation A

Question 2

The casting (finding talent)function of films generally falls into which of these areas?

Accepted Answer

A) exhibition 
B) concession 
C) preproduction 
D) production 
E) none of these 
A) exhibition 
B) concession 
C) preproduction 
D) production 
E) none of these C

Question 3

Without the phenomenon known as "persistence of vision," the motion picture would not be possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Although the film industry considered TV's arrival unimportant at first,by the late 1940s the film industry:

Accepted Answer

A) refused to advertise films on TV 
B) didn't allow films to be shown on TV 
C) tried to bar their film stars from appearing on television 
D) none of these 
E) all of these 
A) refused to advertise films on TV 
B) didn't allow films to be shown on TV 
C) tried to bar their film stars from appearing on television 
D) none of these 
E) all of these

Question 5

Digital movies can be distributed via:

Accepted Answer

A) the Internet 
B) discs 
C) satellite 
D) fiber optic cables 
E) all of these 
A) the Internet 
B) discs 
C) satellite 
D) fiber optic cables 
E) all of these

Question 6

Although the film industry had previously refused to advertise on TV or allow films to be shown on TV,by the late 50s Hollywood began to cooperate with television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The majority of filmgoers are over 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although they are designed to be viewed on a large screen,movies are becoming more and more portable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the unintended results of MPPC actions is:

Accepted Answer

A) higher prices 
B) talkies 
C) Technicolor 
D) the star system 
E) decreased revenues 
A) higher prices 
B) talkies 
C) Technicolor 
D) the star system 
E) decreased revenues

Question 10

Showing two full length films on the same bill is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) feature to feature 
B) double feature 
C) block booking 
D) double threat 
E) sneak preview 
A) feature to feature 
B) double feature 
C) block booking 
D) double threat 
E) sneak preview

Question 11

Do you think that the "in-theater" dining experience will succeed for the movie? What are the advantages and disadvantages for both the audience and the theater owner?

Accepted Answer

The success of the "in-theater" dining e

Question 12

Though designed to decrease competition in the film industry,the MPPC actually encouraged competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

1939-1941 was an important time during the early sound era,and color was used effectively in films such as:

Accepted Answer

A) Gone With the Wind 
B) Birth of a Nation 
C) The Jazz Singer 
D) Death of a Generation 
E) all of these 
A) Gone With the Wind 
B) Birth of a Nation 
C) The Jazz Singer 
D) Death of a Generation 
E) all of these

Question 14

The two newest MPAA categories are PG-13 and:

Accepted Answer

A) X 
B) R-18 
C) PG-10 
D) NC-17 
E) G-10 
A) X 
B) R-18 
C) PG-10 
D) NC-17 
E) G-10

Question 15

By the early 1950s,the film industry thought _________ would help recapture some of its audience from TV.

Accepted Answer

A) block booking 
B) advertising on TV 
C) technical innovations (such as 3
D)  
D) lowering ticket prices 
E) all of these 
A) block booking 
B) advertising on TV 
C) technical innovations (such as 3
D)  
D) lowering ticket prices 
E) all of these

Question 16

The three phases of filmmaking are preproduction,production,and postproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the late 1940s,the courts upheld studios' rights to control production,distribution,and exhibition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A _____ means that several companies involved in film production and distribution will pool their resources and finance a film.

Accepted Answer

A) joint venture 
B) limited partnership 
C) pickup 
D) sliding scale 
E) concession 
A) joint venture 
B) limited partnership 
C) pickup 
D) sliding scale 
E) concession

Question 19

Of the motion picture industry's multiple revenue streams,the majority of their income,comes from

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.theaters 
B) international theaters 
C) DVDs 
D) concession stands 
E) TV pay-per-view 
A) U.S.theaters 
B) international theaters 
C) DVDs 
D) concession stands 
E) TV pay-per-view

Question 20

Which of these is a step in market research?

Accepted Answer

A) concept testing 
B) script analysis 
C) making a rough cut 
D) focus group session 
E) all of these 
A) concept testing 
B) script analysis 
C) making a rough cut 
D) focus group session 
E) all of these

During what is now called ______,MGM,20^th Century Fox,RKO,Warner Brothers,Paramount,Universal,Columbia,and United Artists dominated the film industry.

The casting (finding talent)function of films generally falls into which of these areas?

Without the phenomenon known as "persistence of vision," the motion picture would not be possible.

Although the film industry considered TV's arrival unimportant at first,by the late 1940s the film industry:

Digital movies can be distributed via:

Although the film industry had previously refused to advertise on TV or allow films to be shown on TV,by the late 50s Hollywood began to cooperate with television.

The majority of filmgoers are over 40.

Although they are designed to be viewed on a large screen,movies are becoming more and more portable.

One of the unintended results of MPPC actions is:

Showing two full length films on the same bill is called a:

Do you think that the "in-theater" dining experience will succeed for the movie? What are the advantages and disadvantages for both the audience and the theater owner?

Though designed to decrease competition in the film industry,the MPPC actually encouraged competition.

1939-1941 was an important time during the early sound era,and color was used effectively in films such as:

The two newest MPAA categories are PG-13 and:

By the early 1950s,the film industry thought _________ would help recapture some of its audience from TV.

The three phases of filmmaking are preproduction,production,and postproduction.

In the late 1940s,the courts upheld studios' rights to control production,distribution,and exhibition.

A _____ means that several companies involved in film production and distribution will pool their resources and finance a film.

Of the motion picture industry's multiple revenue streams,the majority of their income,comes from

Which of these is a step in market research?

Communication: Mass and Other Forms

Perspectives on Mass Communication

Historical and Cultural Context

The Internet and Social Media

Newspapers

Magazines

Books

Radio

Sound Recording

Broadcast Television

Cable, Satellite and Internet Television

News Gathering and Reporting

Public Relations

Advertising

Formal Controls: Laws, Rules, Regulations

Ethics and Other Informal Controls

Social Effects of Mass Communicationglossary

Filters

Exam 10: Motion Pictures

During what is now called ______,MGM,20th Century Fox,RKO,Warner Brothers,Paramount,Universal,Columbia,and United Artists dominated the film industry.

The casting (finding talent)function of films generally falls into which of these areas?

Without the phenomenon known as "persistence of vision," the motion picture would not be possible.

Although the film industry considered TV's arrival unimportant at first,by the late 1940s the film industry:

Digital movies can be distributed via:

Although the film industry had previously refused to advertise on TV or allow films to be shown on TV,by the late 50s Hollywood began to cooperate with television.

The majority of filmgoers are over 40.

Although they are designed to be viewed on a large screen,movies are becoming more and more portable.

One of the unintended results of MPPC actions is:

Showing two full length films on the same bill is called a:

Do you think that the "in-theater" dining experience will succeed for the movie? What are the advantages and disadvantages for both the audience and the theater owner?

Though designed to decrease competition in the film industry,the MPPC actually encouraged competition.

1939-1941 was an important time during the early sound era,and color was used effectively in films such as:

The two newest MPAA categories are PG-13 and:

By the early 1950s,the film industry thought _________ would help recapture some of its audience from TV.

The three phases of filmmaking are preproduction,production,and postproduction.

In the late 1940s,the courts upheld studios' rights to control production,distribution,and exhibition.

A _____ means that several companies involved in film production and distribution will pool their resources and finance a film.

Of the motion picture industry's multiple revenue streams,the majority of their income,comes from

Which of these is a step in market research?

Communication: Mass and Other Forms

Perspectives on Mass Communication

Historical and Cultural Context

The Internet and Social Media

Newspapers

Magazines

Books

Radio

Sound Recording

Broadcast Television

Cable, Satellite and Internet Television

News Gathering and Reporting

Public Relations

Advertising

Formal Controls: Laws, Rules, Regulations

Ethics and Other Informal Controls

Social Effects of Mass Communicationglossary

Filters

During what is now called ______,MGM,20^th Century Fox,RKO,Warner Brothers,Paramount,Universal,Columbia,and United Artists dominated the film industry.