Question 1

FM development got another boost in 1962 when the FCC did what?

Accepted Answer

A)   put a freeze on new AM stations
B)   authorized FM News/Talk
C)   banned tobacco ads
D)   created a "vast wasteland" on TV A

Question 2

The first station to change format to ALL NEWS in 1960 was

Accepted Answer

A)   KABC
B)   WABC
C)   KFAX
D)   KMPX C

Question 3

The next new innovation for FM in 1961 was the authorization of

Accepted Answer

A)   AM Stereo
B)   All Talk/News formats
C)   FM Stereo
D)   UHF C

Question 4

The 60s saw conscientious implementation of the "public Interest" provisions of the 1934 Communications act: what is one reason why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 60s saw conscientious implementation of the...

Question 5

In 1960, what new technology for playing produced material was introduced:

Accepted Answer

A)   reel-to-reel rape recorders
B)   tape cassettes
C)   mini-discs
D)   tape cartridges

Question 6

In 1967, the first "underground" free-form progressive rock radio station was:

Accepted Answer

A)   KABC
B)   WBCN
C)   WNEW
D)   KMPX

Question 7

In 1964 the FCC implemented another policy affecting AM and FM radio:

Accepted Answer

A)   AM Talk/News formats authorized
B)   forced FM stations to carry original programming 50% of the time
C)   authorized FM News/Talk
D)   authorized AM to carry FM programs 50% of the time

Question 8

In 1967, The CPB was established, which formed PBS for TV and _________for radio:

Accepted Answer

A)   Progressive FM
B)   National Public Radio
C)   Underground radio
D)   College radio stations

Question 9

Nixon did not do well in the first televised presidential debates because:

Accepted Answer

A)   He couldn't answer the questions
B)   He looked unshaven and tired.
C)   He was too conservative.
D)   He was involved in the Watergate scandal.

Question 10

How was the Fairness Doctrine applied to cigarette advertising in 1967?

Accepted Answer

A)   stations had to present equal time for anti-smoking viewpoints
B)   tobacco ads were banned from TV and radio
C)   equal time must be made available for alcohol ads
D)   cigarette advertising was not affected

Exam 6: The Soaring 60s: Awakening, Rebellion, and the Moon