Mass Comm Bachelor of Communication Media Law and Policy 2

Question 1

Which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over broadcast television and radio in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Department of Commerce

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National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Question 2

The FCC's broadcast indecency regulations apply primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Broadcast television and radio during hours when children are likely in the audience

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All media platforms, including print, online, and streaming services

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Only cable and satellite television channels

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Streaming platforms like Netflix that reach large audiences

Question 3

Under U.S. copyright law, how long does protection last for a work created by an individual author after January 1, 1978?

Accepted Answer

The author's lifetime plus 70 years

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28 years, with one renewal period

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50 years after the date of creation

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95 years from the date of first publication

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors courts consider in a fair use analysis?

Accepted Answer

The profit motive of the original copyright holder

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The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)

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The nature of the copyrighted work

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The effect of the use upon the market for the original work

Question 5

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Give the public and press the right to access records from federal government agencies

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Protect journalists' confidential sources from government subpoenas

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Regulate how media companies collect and store personal user data

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Require broadcast licensees to cover government proceedings

Question 6

The now-abolished Fairness Doctrine required FCC-licensed broadcasters to:

Accepted Answer

Present contrasting viewpoints on controversial public issues

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Dedicate equal airtime to political candidates during elections

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Refuse advertising from politically controversial organizations

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Broadcast a minimum number of hours of public affairs programming weekly

Question 7

A 'shield law' in journalism law refers to a statute that:

Accepted Answer

Protects journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources or unpublished information in legal proceedings

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Protects journalists and news organizations from defamation lawsuits for accurate reporting

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Grants federal immunity to news organizations from government surveillance and data collection

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Provides legal protection for journalists working in war zones or dangerous environments