CBT Quality Assurance & Compliance 3

Question 1

A TV station fails to air the required EAS Required Monthly Test (RMT). What is the most appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately air a makeup RMT at the next opportunity and document the reason for the missed test

Answer

Stations should air a makeup RMT as soon as possible and thoroughly document the circumstances of the missed test for their EAS records.

Question 2

What is the FCC's 'main studio rule' requirement for broadcast stations?

Accepted Answer

Stations must have a main studio located within or reasonably near the principal community they serve

Answer

The FCC's main studio rule historically required a studio within or near the community of license, though this rule was eliminated in 2017, replacing it with a public file requirement.

Question 3

What does 'closed captioning' compliance require of broadcast television stations?

Accepted Answer

Stations must caption a specified percentage of their programming per FCC rules

Answer

FCC rules require TV stations to provide closed captions on a defined percentage of programming hours, with increasing requirements over time for different programming categories.

Question 4

Which FCC form is used by commercial broadcast television stations to file their license renewal application?

Accepted Answer

FCC Form 303-S

Answer

FCC Form 303-S is the Application for Renewal of License for Commercial and Noncommercial AM, FM, TV, and other broadcast stations.

Question 5

In broadcast quality control, what is a 'black burst' or 'house sync' signal used for?

Accepted Answer

To synchronize all video equipment in a facility to a common timing reference

Answer

Black burst (composite sync) or tri-level sync provides a common reference signal that synchronizes all video equipment in a broadcast facility.

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CBT Quality Assurance & Compliance 3