Question 1

The earliest cable television systems:&#10;A) Served sparsely populated rural areas.&#10;B) Served densely populated cities.&#10;C) Served suburban areas.&#10;D) Served small clusters of islands.

Accepted Answer

The earliest cable television systems were developed in the late 1940s to enhance television signal quality in areas where reception was poor, such as sparsely populated rural areas. These areas often had difficulty receiving signals over the air due to long distances from broadcasting stations or obstacles like mountains.

Question 2

Which of the following Acts provided the greatest degree of deregulation of cable television?&#10;A) Cable Communications Act of 1984&#10;B) Cable Act of 1992&#10;C) 1996 Telecommunications Act&#10;D) Cable Deregulation Act of 2005

Accepted Answer

The Cable Communications Act of 1984 provided significant deregulation for the cable television industry, reducing the amount of local government control over cable operations and encouraging the growth and development of cable services.

Question 3

In the cable television industry, what is a &#34;franchise fee?&#34;&#10;A) A payment by cable companies to local governments&#10;B) A payment by cable operators to MSOs&#10;C) A payment by cable subscribers to the FCC&#10;D) A payment by cable channels to the FCC

Accepted Answer

A franchise fee is a payment made by cable companies to local governments for the right to offer services in a specific area. This fee is part of the franchise agreement that allows the cable company to operate within the local jurisdiction.

Question 4

Which is true about &#34;Retransmission consent?&#34;&#10;A) Cable television operators have the option of selecting &#34;must-carry&#34; or &#34;retransmission consent&#34; for local television stations&#10;B) Local television stations have the option of selecting &#34;must-carry&#34; or &#34;retransmission consent&#34; for cable television systems&#10;C) Cable television networks have the option of selecting &#34;must-carry&#34; or &#34;retransmission consent&#34; for local television stations&#10;D) Local television stations have the option of selecting &#34;must-carry&#34; or &#34;retransmission consent&#34; for cable television networks

Accepted Answer

Local television stations have the option of selecting "must-carry" or "retransmission consent" for cable television systems, allowing them to negotiate for compensation or opt for guaranteed carriage without compensation.

Question 5

Cable television operators have increased revenue by offering&#10;A) Premium channels and video on demand&#10;B) High speed data&#10;C) Local telephone service&#10;D) Home security&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Cable television operators have diversified their revenue streams by offering a variety of services beyond traditional cable TV. These include premium channels and video on demand, high-speed internet data services, local telephone services, and home security solutions. Each of these services represents a way for cable operators to increase their revenue by leveraging their existing network infrastructure to offer more to their customers.

Question 6

Which is true about &#34;a la carte&#34; in cable television?&#10;A) Cable television operators are fighting vigorously for permission from the FCC to provide channels on an a la carte basis.&#10;B) Local television stations are offering digital channels on an a la carte basis.&#10;C) Public interest groups are fighting vigorously to persuade the FCC or Congress to force cable operators to provide channels on an a la carte basis.&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Public interest groups have been known to advocate for a la carte pricing, arguing that it would allow consumers to pay only for the channels they actually want to watch, potentially lowering costs and increasing choice.

Question 7

The greatest threat to cable television operators is:&#10;A) Cord-cutting&#10;B) Digital television&#10;C) 3D TV&#10;D) The impact of economic recession

Accepted Answer

Cord-cutting, where viewers cancel their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services or other alternatives, poses the greatest threat to cable television operators by reducing their subscriber base and revenue.

Question 8

A skinny bundle is:&#10;A) A contract between a television station and a cable company limiting the number of channels carried.&#10;B) A set of small antennas designed to receive over the air television.&#10;C) A cable television service with fewer channels and lower subscription fees.&#10;D) A television channel that promotes weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A skinny bundle refers to a cable television service offering that includes a smaller selection of channels compared to traditional cable packages, often at a lower cost. This concept caters to consumers looking for more affordable and tailored viewing options, avoiding the expense of channels they do not watch.

Question 9

Consumer groups are fighting for regulations or legislation requiring multichannel video programming services to offer channels &#34;a la carte&#34; instead of in bundled packages. Discuss whether you agree or disagree, and why.

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Question 10

As &#34;TV Everywhere&#34; spreads, discuss how this growth could affect the programming provided by programming services.

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Question 11

Who has the most power in the multichannel television industry: cable companies, cable channels, satellite providers, telephone companies, consumers, or regulators? Why?

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Deck 7: Mu L Tichannel Television Services