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Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What is the FCC's loudness rule (CALM Act) standard for broadcast television commercials?

    Answer: Commercials must match the average loudness of the programming they accompany at -24 LKFS

    The CALM Act requires TV commercials to match the average loudness of adjacent programming, standardized at -24 LKFS per ATSC A/85.

  2. Which document serves as the primary reference for FCC broadcast station technical standards in the United States?

    Answer: Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

    Title 47 CFR contains all FCC rules and regulations governing broadcast stations, including technical operating standards.

  3. A broadcast engineer notices the station's EAS equipment has not been tested in over 30 days. What is the required weekly EAS test called?

    Answer: Required Weekly Test (RWT)

    The Required Weekly Test (RWT) must be conducted weekly and originates from local broadcast stations or cable systems.

  4. What does the term 'program log' refer to in broadcast compliance?

    Answer: A chronological record of all programming and commercial content aired

    A program log documents all programming aired, including commercials, public service announcements, and program titles, for FCC compliance purposes.

  5. Under FCC rules, how long must a broadcast television station retain its public inspection file?

    Answer: The public file must be maintained continuously and certain items kept for the license term

    TV stations must maintain their online public file continuously, with certain documents retained for the duration of the license term and others for specific shorter periods.

  6. What is the purpose of a 'facilities check' or 'proof of performance' test in broadcast engineering?

    Answer: To measure and document that broadcast equipment meets performance specifications

    A proof of performance test documents that broadcast equipment meets manufacturer and regulatory performance specifications, often required for FCC compliance.

  7. Which organization publishes standards for audio loudness measurement used in broadcast compliance?

    Answer: Both ATSC and ITU publish relevant loudness standards used in US broadcasting

    ATSC A/85 and ITU-R BS.1770 are both used as references for broadcast audio loudness measurement and compliance in the US.