Live Streaming and Webinars Flashcards

What is the recommended minimum upload speed for streaming a 1080p live video?

Answer: 10 Mbps

Streaming 1080p at a stable quality typically requires at least 10 Mbps upload speed to maintain smooth broadcast without buffering.

Which feature of live streaming platforms helps presenters manage disruptive comments during a broadcast?

Answer: Chat moderation tools

Chat moderation tools allow hosts or moderators to filter, remove, or block inappropriate comments during a live broadcast.

What is the purpose of a 'stream key' in live broadcasting software like OBS?

Answer: It authenticates and routes the stream to the correct platform channel

A stream key is a unique code that links your broadcasting software to your specific channel on a platform, ensuring the stream goes to the right destination.

What is an 'evergreen webinar'?

Answer: A pre-recorded webinar set up to run automatically as if it were live

An evergreen webinar is a pre-recorded session scheduled to run on-demand or at set times, simulating a live experience without requiring the host to present each time.

Which of the following best describes the 'chat replay' feature on YouTube Live?

Answer: It replays the live stream chat in real time alongside the recorded video

YouTube's chat replay feature shows the original live chat messages synchronized with the video as viewers watch the recording, recreating the live experience.

What is a key benefit of using polls during a webinar?

Answer: They boost engagement and gather audience insights in real time

Live polls keep attendees actively engaged and provide the host with instant audience data and feedback, which can guide the presentation in real time.

Which software is most commonly used by live streamers to manage scenes, overlays, and multiple video sources?

Answer: OBS Studio

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is the industry-standard free tool for managing live stream scenes, overlays, sources, and output settings.