What should be done as a backup for a live ENG segment?
A) microwave and satellite links used simultaneously
B) simultaneously video-record the live feed
C) have two newscasters ready to go on-location
D) attach a cell phone camera to the main camera
E) stay in cell-phone contact with a reporter in the studio

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Simultaneously video-recording the live feed provides a backup in case the live feed fails or has technical issues. This ensures that the segment can still be aired later, even if the live broadcast is not successful. Option A may still face technical difficulties if one of the links fail. Option C, having two newscasters ready to go on-location, can be expensive and unnecessary for backup purposes. Option D, attaching a cell phone camera to the main camera, may be an option in some cases but may not provide the necessary quality for broadcast. Option E, staying in cell-phone contact with a reporter in the studio, does not provide a backup for the actual footage.

What Should Be Done as a Backup for a Live