Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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A chief engineer at a radio station knowingly allows the station to broadcast at power levels exceeding its FCC license. Which regulation is primarily violated?
Answer: FCC Part 73 authorized power requirements
FCC Part 73 strictly defines authorized transmitter power, and exceeding it is a serious violation that can result in fines and license revocation.
Which of the following best represents a broadcast technician's ethical obligation regarding continuing education?
Answer: Professionals have an ethical duty to stay current with evolving technology and standards
Professional ethics require broadcast engineers to maintain and update their technical knowledge as technology and regulations evolve.
When a broadcast engineer is asked to sign off on work they did not personally perform or verify, the ethical response is:
Answer: Refuse to sign and insist on personal verification before signing
Signing off on unverified work creates personal and professional liability and violates the integrity standards expected of certified engineers.
What is the primary purpose of the FCC's EAS (Emergency Alert System) requirements for broadcast stations?
Answer: To ensure stations can distribute life-safety emergency information to the public
The EAS exists to ensure broadcast stations can rapidly disseminate emergency warnings to protect public safety during disasters.
A broadcast technician discovers a safety hazard in the transmitter building that poses immediate risk to personnel. The correct first action is:
Answer: Immediately notify personnel and management and take corrective action
Immediate notification and corrective action is required when a hazard poses risk to human safety — delayed reporting is unacceptable.
Which statement best defines 'professional integrity' in the context of broadcast engineering?
Answer: Consistently acting in accordance with ethical principles even when no one is watching
Professional integrity means adhering to ethical standards consistently, not only when under observation or enforcement pressure.
Under FCC rules, a broadcast station's public inspection file must be:
Answer: Made available to any member of the public upon request
FCC regulations require that broadcast stations make their public inspection file available to any member of the public who requests it.