Question 1

The advantage radio production has over television production of a live sports event is:&#10;A) Radio has less equipment to deal with&#10;B) The cost of radio production is generally less expensive than television&#10;C) Basic radio production can be done with a microphone, mixer and cell phone&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements are true. Radio production can be done with fewer equipment, making it less expensive than television production. Basic radio production only require a microphone, mixer, and cell phone, making it a more accessible medium for smaller operations.

Question 2

The audience for radio and Internet streaming is generally:&#10;A) Tuned in for the entire game&#10;B) Multitasking&#10;C) Focused solely on the broadcast&#10;D) Not interested in hearing the score constantly

Accepted Answer

The audience for radio and Internet streaming is generally multitasking, meaning they are likely doing other activities while listening/watching the broadcast. They may be working, driving, or engaging in other leisure activities while also following the game.

Question 3

In general, how should broadcasters use sports clich&#233;s?&#10;A) Limit or avoid their use&#10;B) Use them as much as possible&#10;C) Use only the ones with which people are most familiar&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

While sports clichés can add color and personality to a broadcast, using them too often can become tiresome or diminish the originality and impact of the words. It's important to strike the right balance and use them selectively and purposefully.

Question 4

One detail not to concern yourself with in terms of your on-air presentation is:&#10;A) The score&#10;B) The weather&#10;C) The player's number&#10;D) Why something occurred

Accepted Answer

The player's number is typically not a concern for on-air presentation as it is a static detail that does not change and is often already known by the audience or easily visible. The score, weather, and reasons behind events are dynamic and relevant details that can significantly impact the presentation and audience's understanding of the event.

Question 5

The &#34;one-man band&#34; mentality refers to:&#10;A) Stealing the show&#10;B) Only worrying about your own performance&#10;C) Being prepared to do everything yourself&#10;D) &#34;Orchestrating&#34; the broadcast, like a conductor

Accepted Answer

The "one-man band" mentality refers to being prepared to do everything yourself, as if you were a musician playing all the instruments in a band at once.

Question 6

A story contained in a sportscast voiced by another announcer is:&#10;A) A reader&#10;B) A voicer&#10;C) An actuality&#10;D) Rarely used

Accepted Answer

A story contained in a sportscast voiced by another announcer is known as a "voicer."

Question 7

When writing copy for a broadcast, write:&#10;A) Passively&#10;B) With proper punctuation&#10;C) Intelligently&#10;D) Conversationally

Accepted Answer

When writing copy for a broadcast, it is important to write conversationally to engage the audience and make it sound natural. This means using contractions, breaking grammar rules occasionally, and writing in a way that sounds like a person would speak. However, proper punctuation should still be used to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. Writing intelligently is also important, but it should be balanced with a conversational tone. Passive writing should be avoided as it is less engaging and can be difficult to understand.

Question 8

The number of sports-formatted radio stations has ____________ since 2002.&#10;A) Increased&#10;B) Remained about the same&#10;C) Decreased&#10;D) Been completely eliminated

Accepted Answer

The use of the word "since" indicates that we are talking about a period from 2002 until the present. Since there are now more sports and more people interested in sports, it would be logical to assume that the number of sports-formatted radio stations has increased over time.

Deck 8: Radio