Question 1

What were some of the technological advancements made in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Cable, satellites, fiber optics, HDTV, digital broadcasting, digital compact discs.

Question 2

Define &#34;infotainment&#34;.&#10;A) News about entertainers&#10;B) Containment of controversial news stories.&#10;C) Information disguised as news.&#10;D) News as entertainment

Accepted Answer

Infotainment refers to news that is presented in an entertaining and engaging way, often using flashy visuals, celebrity gossip, and sensational stories to capture viewers' attention. The focus is on making news appealing and entertaining, rather than providing purely objective and informative journalism.

Question 3

In 1980, what 3 TV stations had their licenses rescinded by the FCC, due to misconduct by RKO- General tire co.?

Accepted Answer

WOR Newark, KHJ, Los Angeles, and WNAC Boston: misconduct by RKO-&#10; General tire co.

Question 4

In 1981, what were some of the acts of deregulation which immediately took place under the new Reagan-influenced FCC?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In 1982, the &#34;trafficking&#34; rule was abolished; what had it regulated?&#10;A) It imposed a 3-year limit on reselling a station.&#10;B) It removed all limits on reselling a station.&#10;C) It limited traffic reports on radio and TV.&#10;D) It abolished trafficking.

Accepted Answer

The "trafficking" rule regulated the reselling of stations, imposing a 3-year limit on such transactions. Its abolition removed this limit. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that all limits were removed, not just the 3-year limit. Option C is incorrect as it does not relate to the "trafficking" rule. Option D is incomplete and does not provide a clear answer.

Question 6

In 1984, the limits on multiple ownership were changed to what new guidelines?&#10;A) 7-7-7&#10;B) 10-10-10&#10;C) 20-20-20&#10;D) 12-12-12

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What ruling was made regarding the &#34;Fairness Doctrine&#34; in 1986?&#10;A) It must be implemented at all times&#10;B) It must not be implemented during elections&#10;C) It was ruled that it was not required; the FCC did not have to implement it.&#10;D) It was ruled that equal time provisions were unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

In 1986, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared that the Fairness Doctrine was not required and that it did not have to be implemented. This decision effectively abolished the policy, which had required broadcasters to present controversial issues of public importance in a fair and balanced manner.

Question 8

In radio formats, TOP 40 radio returned, re-labeled as :&#10;A) Progressive Rock/ AOR&#10;B) CHR Contemporary Hit Radio&#10;C) Adult Contemporary- AC&#10;D) News/ Talk

Accepted Answer

CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) is the correct label for what was previously known as Top 40 radio. It is characterized by playing the most popular and current songs across various genres, including pop, hip hop, and rock. Progressive Rock/ AOR, Adult Contemporary- AC, and News/ Talk are all different radio formats.

Question 9

In spite of deregulation, in what aspect of broadcasting did the FCC increase regulation?&#10;A) Imposed stricter limits on cross-ownership&#10;B) Keeping of Program and Operating logs&#10;C) Commercial time on radio and TV.&#10;D) Indecency and obscenity, leading to the rules for &#34;safe harbor&#34; midnight to 6 am.

Accepted Answer

The FCC increased regulation on the aspect of indecency and obscenity, leading to the establishment of rules for "safe harbor" time from midnight to 6 am. This was done in response to concerns over inappropriate content being broadcasted during times when children may be watching or listening.

Question 10

In 1988, what changes were made in the FCC's &#34;nonduplication &#34;rule, and what effect did this have for radio broadcasters?&#10;A) Dropped the rule, which enabled AM stations to carry FM programming without limitation.&#10;B) Required AM stations to carry a percentage of co-owned and operated FM stations.&#10;C) This made recording and rebroadcasting of radio programs illegal.&#10;D) This had no effect whatsoever.

Accepted Answer

The 1988 changes to the FCC's nonduplication rule dropped the rule, which allowed AM stations to carry FM programming without limitation. This had a significant effect on radio broadcasters by expanding their programming options and potentially increasing their audience reach.

Deck 8: The Techno-Edged 80s: Teflon, Tinsel, and Me