CBT Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Required Weekly Test (RWT)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A chronological record of all programming and commercial content aired

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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CBT Quality Assurance & Compliance 2