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SCOM 110 Quiz 2

Question 1

The commonly used practice of payola in the radio industry in the 20th century refers to _____________.

a.

financial compensation provided to DJs for playing certain records

b.

the low profits that recording companies receive from royalty fees

c.

the act of offering radio stations free promotional materials in exchange for playing certain artists more often

d.

a form of legal protection for copyrighted products

3 points

Question 2

Record industry executives can establish legal rights to control intellectual property.
True

False

3 points

Question 3

The practice of record labels bribing disc jockeys (DJs) to play their records is known as:

a.

​payola

b.

royalty fees

c.

​fines

d.

penalties

3 points

Question 4

In 2003, the Digital Media Association and the Recording Industry Association of America agreed to a proposal to collect royalty fees for music played _______________.

a.

on webcasts

b.

in television commercials

c.

on satellite radio

d.

on AM radio

3 points

Question 5

Some recording artists do not like sites that permit illegal downloading of music because _______________.

a.

they worry that too few people will hear their music

b.

they dislike companies that use CDs instead of vinyl records

c.

they might receive less money in royalty fees

d.

they resent industry control over their music

3 points

Question 6

When sampling or creating music mash-ups, where small bits or samples of other artists’ copyrighted works are included in the new work, artists are not required to get permission and pay royalties to the artist of the copyrighted work.
True

False

3 points

Question 7

In spite of the increased popularity of music streaming, CD sales are still increasing. ​​
True

False

3 points

Question 8

All distribution of music over the Internet is exempt from obtaining permission and paying royalties.
True

False

3 points

Question 9

Blues and gospel songs were blended with elements of pop music into new genres such as rhythm and blues (R&B). ​
True

False

3 points

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a recording industry organization?

a.

recording companies

b.

Talented singers and musicians

c.

MP3 exchange services

d.

technical producers

3 points

Question 11

David Sarnoff was one of the key players in the invention and popularization of broadcast radio and television in the United States. How would you characterize his vision of radio’s role in American life?

a.

He believed that radio was best suited for broadcasting music that people could listen to in their own homes.

b.

He believed that radio should feature fictional programming instead of just musical programming.

c.

He believed that radio broadcasting should function like a democratic forum where any individual who wanted to get the equipment and broadcast could have that opportunity.

d.

He believed that radio’s function was to serve educational interests that trained the American citizenry.

3 points

Question 12

FM stations and Internet radio have forced AM stations to feature more local news and talk radio.
True

False

3 points

Question 13

AM radio is able to offer many more channels than satellite radio.
True

False

3 points

Question 14

The name of the Westinghouse engineer who began the first regularly scheduled radio broadcasts in the United States is:

a.

​Frank Conrad

b.

​Howard Armstrong

c.

​Guglielmo Marconi

d.

​David Sarnoff

3 points

Question 15

A(n) _____________ is a station that contracts with networks to distribute their programming.

a.

​subsidiary

b.

branch​

c.

​satellite

d.

​affiliate

3 points

Question 16

________ is the rental or licensing of media products.

a.

Regulation

b.

None of the above

c.

Syndication

d.

Vertical integration

3 points

Question 17

The Radio Act of 1912 gave the U.S. Navy control of the radio airwaves.
True

False

3 points

Question 18

Guglielmo Marconi proposed a plan of development that would make radio a household utility, similar to the piano or phonograph.
True

False

3 points

Question 19

Frank Conrad created a wireless telegraph that used radio waves to carry messages in Morse code.
True

False

3 points

Question 20

​ Controversial radio hosts like Howard Stern are migrating to Sirius and other satellite radio networks because ___________.

a.

​ they are not subject to FCC obscenity rules

b.

​ they have larger distribution networks with many international subscribers

c.

​ they offer a more flexible schedule

d.

​ the leadership of these networks is less strict about content produced

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