Question 1

What are television lighting instruments that produce directional light called?&#10;A) studio lights&#10;B) film lights&#10;C) spotlights&#10;D) floodlights&#10;E) fluorescent lights

Accepted Answer

Spotlights are television lighting instruments that produce directional light. Studio lights and film lights can refer to various lighting instruments used in a television or film studio. Floodlights and fluorescent lights typically produce more diffuse, general lighting rather than directional spotlights.

Question 2

Which of the statements most accurately describes the functions of the audio console?&#10;A) select, amplify, mix, and control the volume of incoming microphone signals only&#10;B) amply, mix, and control the volume of mics but not select the incoming sound signals&#10;C) synthesize various sounds and sound combinations&#10;D) select, amplify, mix, and control the volume of all incoming sound signals&#10;E) select and mix all incoming audio and video signals

Accepted Answer

The audio console is responsible for selecting, amplifying, mixing, and controlling the volume of all incoming sound signals, not just microphones. This makes option D the most accurate description of its functions. Options A and B are partially correct but do not cover all the functions of the audio console. Option C is incorrect as it describes the function of a synthesizer, not an audio console. Option E is also incorrect, as video signals are not part of the audio console's functions.

Question 3

What is the basic function of a microphone?&#10;A) to change actual sounds into loudspeaker sounds&#10;B) to mix various sounds together&#10;C) to amplify actual sounds&#10;D) to convert actual sound waves into electric energy&#10;E) to control the volume of sounds entering the audio mixer

Accepted Answer

The basic function of a microphone is to convert actual sound waves into electric energy. The other choices do not accurately describe the function of a microphone.

Question 4

What is most strongly associated with multicamera systems?&#10;A) ENG and EFP&#10;B) a studio system&#10;C) defined process message&#10;D) a camcorder&#10;E) postproduction

Accepted Answer

Multicamera systems are typically associated with studio systems, where multiple cameras are used to capture multiple angles of a live performance or event. ENG and EFP are specific types of camera work, not necessarily associated with multicamera systems. Defined process message and postproduction are not directly related to the use of multicamera systems. Camcorders may be used in a multicamera setup, but they are not the main focus of the system.

Question 5

Which editing system allows immediate access to clips?&#10;A) multiple-source VTR system&#10;B) single-source VTR system&#10;C) control track system&#10;D) nonlinear system&#10;E) linear system

Accepted Answer

Nonlinear editing systems allow immediate access to clips by allowing editors to select and manipulate any part of the footage without needing to rewind or fast forward through the entire tape. This is not possible with linear systems (E) or control track systems (C), and while multiple-source VTR systems (A) offer some flexibility, they are still relatively linear in nature. Single-source VTR systems (B) also does not provide immediate access to clips.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered nontechnical personnel?&#10;A) camera operator&#10;B) video operator&#10;C) director&#10;D) video editor&#10;E) engineer

Accepted Answer

The director is considered nontechnical personnel because their role primarily involves overseeing the creative aspects of a production, such as storytelling, actor direction, and the overall vision, rather than the technical execution.

Question 7

What are the roles of a VJ?&#10;A) reporter&#10;B) reporter and videographer&#10;C) reporter, videographer, and writer&#10;D) reporter, videographer, writer, and editor&#10;E) reporter, videographer, writer, editor, and director

Accepted Answer

The roles of a VJ (Video Journalist) include reporting, shooting videos, writing scripts, and editing the final products. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of these roles. Option A is not enough as it only mentions the reporter, while option B only adds videography to the role. Option E includes directing, which is not a typical role of a VJ.

Question 8

Which piece of equipment contains most of a basic television system?&#10;A) studio camera&#10;B) a camcorder&#10;C) studio control room&#10;D) lighting setup&#10;E) effect-to-cause model

Accepted Answer

A camcorder contains most of a basic television system as it combines a camera and a recorder in one unit, allowing for video capture and storage.

Question 9

What is the trend in video recording, storage, and playback equipment?&#10;A) toward linear media&#10;B) toward larger equipment&#10;C) toward tapeless systems&#10;D) toward videotape&#10;E) toward linear editing

Accepted Answer

The trend in video recording, storage, and playback equipment is towards tapeless systems. Many cameras and devices now use memory cards or solid state drives instead of traditional videotape. This allows for faster and more efficient data transfer, as well as easier editing and sharing of video.

Question 10

What is the principal function of a switcher?&#10;A) regulate the studio lights&#10;B) assign power to a specific studio&#10;C) assign video recorders in the editing bay&#10;D) enable instantaneous editing&#10;E) select various intercom channels

Accepted Answer

The principal function of a switcher is to enable instantaneous editing, allowing the selection and transition between different video sources in real-time.

Question 11

What are the three production phases?&#10;A) the beginning, the middle, and the end&#10;B) idea, effect-to-cause, and process message&#10;C) ENG, EFP, and studio&#10;D) preproduction, production, and postproduction&#10;E) the angle, the medium requirements, and the review

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: The Television Production Process