Question 1

On 11/2/1920, What radio station began regularly scheduled programs?
A) KDKA
B) WEAF
C) WBZ
D) WNBC

Accepted Answer

On 11/2/1920, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, began regularly scheduled programs, making it the first commercially licensed radio station in the United States.

Question 2

This pioneer radio station was owned by:
A) NBC
B) AT&T
C) GE
D) Westinghouse

Accepted Answer

Westinghouse owned the first commercially-licensed radio station, KDKA, which began broadcasting on November 2, 1920.

Question 3

In order to avoid a debilitating fight, what three companies joined forces: (! 3)
A) GE
B) Westinghouse
C) AT&T
D) RCA

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The first broadcast license went to which station, in 1921?
A) KDKA
B) WBZ
C) WJZ
D) WJX

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first broadcast license went to which...

Question 5

In 1922, the first commercial aired on what station?
A) KDKA
B) WBZ
C) WEAF
D) WJZ

Accepted Answer

WEAF was the first commercial radio station in the United States and aired the first commercial on August 28, 1922.

Question 6

At first, radio stations depended on advertising their own products such as radio receivers rather than commercials:

Accepted Answer

In the early days of radio, advertising time was mainly used for promoting the station's own products, such as radio receivers or accessories, rather than airing commercials for other companies.

Question 7

The first transatlantic broadcast took place on October 1, 1922 from where to where? __________________to __________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first transatlantic broadcast took place on...

Question 8

In 1922, all stations broadcast:
A) on "chain" networks.
B) on the same frequency- 360 meters.
C) on a wide variety of unregulated frequencies
D) on broadcast quality transmission lines.

Accepted Answer

In 1922, all stations broadcast on the same frequency, which was 360 meters. This was before the implementation of regulations that allowed for a wider distribution of frequencies to reduce interference.

Question 9

Originally, assigned station call letters consisted of 4 letters:

Accepted Answer

Originally, some station call letters consisted of three letters, and over time, the practice evolved to predominantly use four-letter call letters, especially as the number of stations increased.

Question 10

The first interconnected broadcasts from WEAF in New York were called:
A) group transmissions
B) chain broadcasting
C) networks
D) cable transmissions

Accepted Answer

The term "chain broadcasting" was used to describe the first interconnected broadcasts from WEAF in New York in 1922, which later became known as network broadcasting.

Question 11

Both AT&T and RCA claimed patent infringement on radio equipment; this was investigated by:
A) FCC
B) FTC
C) FAT
D) FRC

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both AT&T and RCA claimed patent infringement...

Question 12

Creative artists complained that their works were being used by radio stations without compensation; they were represented by:
A) AFTRA
B) ASCAP
C) BMI
D) NAB

Accepted Answer

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) represents and collects royalties for creative artists whose works are performed on radio stations.

Question 13

At the Second National Radio Conference, radio stations were divided, according to transmitter power,
 into how many groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the Second National Radio Conference, radio...

Question 14

At the Third National Radio Conference in 1924, stations were allocated according to:
A) amplitude
B) wavelength
C) transmitter power
D) frequency in kilowatts

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the Third National Radio Conference in...

Question 15

In 1926, RCA, GE and Westinghouse established the first radio network:
A) CBS
B) ABC
C) Mutual
D) NBC

Accepted Answer

RCA, GE and Westinghouse established NBC (National Broadcasting Company) in 1926 as the first radio network. CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) was not established until 1927, and ABC (American Broadcasting Company) and Mutual were not created until later.

Question 16

The Radio Act of 1927 established which government regulatory agency?
A) the FCC
B) the FTC
C) the FRC
D) the FBI

Accepted Answer

The Radio Act of 1927 established the Federal Radio Commission (FRC), which was the precursor to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FRC was created to regulate radio use "as the public interest, convenience, or necessity" requires.

Question 17

The 1927 Radio Act established what policy?
A) the equal time rule
B) the requirement that stations operate in the public interest
C) that radio stations broadcast news, weather and sports
D) that radio stations limit the number of commercials in an hour

Accepted Answer

The 1927 Radio Act established the requirement that radio stations operate in the public interest, convenience, or necessity. This policy ensured that radio broadcasting would serve the public interest, rather than just being a tool for commercial interests.

Question 18

The new 1927 regulatory agency used its authority to regulate which of the following:
A) religious charlatans
B) patent-medicine hucksters
C) fortune tellers
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The new 1927 regulatory agency, which was part of the broader effort to regulate various industries and practices, had the authority to regulate all of the listed groups: religious charlatans, patent-medicine hucksters, and fortune tellers, as part of its mandate to protect the public from fraudulent and deceptive practices.

Question 19

The second radio network, formed in 1927 was:
A) CBS
B) ABC
C) Mutual
D) PBS

Accepted Answer

CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) was the second radio network formed in 1927.

Question 20

In 1929, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll created what popular radio series?
A) The Chase and Sanborn Choral Orchestra
B) Amos and Andy
C) The Smith Brothers- Trade and Mark
D) The Johnson and Johnson Program

Accepted Answer

Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll created the popular radio series "Amos and Andy" in 1929.

Quiz 2: The Roaring 20s: Promise, Chaos, and Controls

On 11/2/1920, What radio station began regularly scheduled programs?

This pioneer radio station was owned by:

In order to avoid a debilitating fight, what three companies joined forces: (! 3)

The first broadcast license went to which station, in 1921?

In 1922, the first commercial aired on what station?

At first, radio stations depended on advertising their own products such as radio receivers rather than commercials:

The first transatlantic broadcast took place on October 1, 1922 from where to where? to ________

In 1922, all stations broadcast:

Originally, assigned station call letters consisted of 4 letters:

The first interconnected broadcasts from WEAF in New York were called:

Both AT&T and RCA claimed patent infringement on radio equipment; this was investigated by:

Creative artists complained that their works were being used by radio stations without compensation; they were represented by:

At the Second National Radio Conference, radio stations were divided, according to transmitter power, into how many groups?

At the Third National Radio Conference in 1924, stations were allocated according to:

In 1926, RCA, GE and Westinghouse established the first radio network:

The Radio Act of 1927 established which government regulatory agency?

The 1927 Radio Act established what policy?

The new 1927 regulatory agency used its authority to regulate which of the following:

The second radio network, formed in 1927 was:

In 1929, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll created what popular radio series?