Deck 8: The Techno-Edged 80s: Teflon, Tinsel, and Me

Question 1

What were some of the technological advancements made in the 1980s?

Answer 1

Cable, satellites, fiber optics, HDTV, digital broadcasting, digital compact discs.

Question 2

Define "infotainment".

A) News about entertainers
B) Containment of controversial news stories.
C) Information disguised as news.
D) News as entertainment

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In 1980, what 3 TV stations had their licenses rescinded by the FCC, due to misconduct by RKO- General tire co.?

Answer 3

WOR Newark, KHJ, Los Angeles, and WNAC Boston: misconduct by RKO-
General tire co.

Question 4

In 1981, what were some of the acts of deregulation which immediately took place under the new Reagan-influenced FCC?

Question 5

In 1982, the "trafficking" rule was abolished; what had it regulated?

A) It imposed a 3-year limit on reselling a station.
B) It removed all limits on reselling a station.
C) It limited traffic reports on radio and TV.
D) It abolished trafficking.

Question 6

In 1984, the limits on multiple ownership were changed to what new guidelines?

A) 7-7-7
B) 10-10-10
C) 20-20-20
D) 12-12-12

Question 7

What ruling was made regarding the "Fairness Doctrine" in 1986?

A) It must be implemented at all times
B) It must not be implemented during elections
C) It was ruled that it was not required; the FCC did not have to implement it.
D) It was ruled that equal time provisions were unconstitutional.

Question 8

In radio formats, TOP 40 radio returned, re-labeled as :

A) Progressive Rock/ AOR
B) CHR Contemporary Hit Radio
C) Adult Contemporary- AC
D) News/ Talk

Question 9

In spite of deregulation, in what aspect of broadcasting did the FCC increase regulation?

A) Imposed stricter limits on cross-ownership
B) Keeping of Program and Operating logs
C) Commercial time on radio and TV.
D) Indecency and obscenity, leading to the rules for "safe harbor" midnight to 6 am.

Question 10

In 1988, what changes were made in the FCC's "nonduplication "rule, and what effect did this have for radio broadcasters?

A) Dropped the rule, which enabled AM stations to carry FM programming without limitation.
B) Required AM stations to carry a percentage of co-owned and operated FM stations.
C) This made recording and rebroadcasting of radio programs illegal.
D) This had no effect whatsoever.