EAS EAS Broadcast Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Which FCC rule part governs EAS requirements for broadcast stations?

Accepted Answer

47 CFR Part 11

Answer

47 CFR Part 11 is the primary FCC regulation governing the Emergency Alert System, covering equipment, testing, and participation requirements for all EAS Participants.

Question 2

Which types of broadcast stations are required to participate in the EAS?

Accepted Answer

All AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations licensed by the FCC

Answer

All FCC-licensed AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations are required EAS Participants and must comply with all EAS equipment, testing, and relay requirements.

Question 3

What is the primary responsibility of an EAS Participant during a real emergency alert?

Accepted Answer

To immediately relay the alert to their audience without delay

Answer

EAS Participants must immediately relay received alerts to their audience; the SAME encoding already specifies the geographic area, so geographic filtering is done by equipment, not staff.

Question 4

Can a broadcast station choose NOT to relay a Tornado Warning received via EAS?

Accepted Answer

No — EAS Participants must relay all mandatory alerts including Tornado Warnings

Answer

EAS rules require mandatory relay of all EAS activations, including Tornado Warnings; failure to relay is a violation of FCC rules and conditions of license.

Question 5

What is a broadcast station's obligation when it receives an Emergency Action Notification (EAN)?

Accepted Answer

Immediately broadcast the EAN and remain on the air until an Emergency Action Termination is received

Answer

Upon receiving an EAN, stations must immediately activate EAS, broadcast the Presidential message, and remain in EAS mode until an Emergency Action Termination (EAT) is received.

EAS - Emergency Alert System Test Practice Test

EAS - Emergency Alert System Test Practice Test

EAS EAS Broadcast Roles and Responsibilities