CBC Broadcast & Media Technology

Question 1

Which technology is commonly used for real-time broadcast captioning?

Accepted Answer

Stenography machines

Answer

Stenography machines are widely used for real-time captioning, converting speech to text quickly and accurately.

Question 2

What is a primary challenge of automated speech recognition (ASR) in captioning?

Accepted Answer

It struggles with accents and background noise

Answer

ASR struggles with recognizing accents, background noise, and overlapping speech, leading to decreased accuracy in captions.

Question 3

Which captioning format is commonly used for television broadcasts?

Accepted Answer

CEA-608/708

Answer

CEA-608/708 are standardized captioning formats used in North American television broadcasts for closed captions.

Question 4

What is the primary function of an encoder in captioning?

Accepted Answer

Embeds captions into video streams

Answer

Encoders embed captions into video streams for live and prerecorded broadcasts, ensuring accessibility for viewers.

Question 5

Which file format is commonly used for online video captions?

Accepted Answer

SRT

Answer

SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is a widely used caption file format for online video platforms, allowing timed captions.

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