JOUR 220 Midterm 1 Exam 2025
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How do DJs maintain the public file? - ✔✔Filling out station logs, designated person
does quarterly report
What is the proper procedure for DJs signing the Operator Log in Studio A? -
✔✔Signature in blue or black ink. Log the time the legal ID is played, the times you
played underwriting, and the times you made announcements.
Purpose of the Operator Log in Studio A - ✔✔Ensure the DJ played legal ID,
underwriting, and announcements. Document bound by signature of the DJ
How did the federal government first regulate radio? - ✔✔The Wireless Ship Act of
1910 - required radio equipment to be present on all passenger vessels for safety, within
a 100-mile communication radius. Prompted by the sinking of the Titanic
What was the federal government's second attempt at radio regulation? - ✔✔The Radio
Act of 1912 - The Secretary of Commerce first issued radio licenses to people wishing to
broadcast. Radio gained appeal in the mid 1920s as a result, and chaos ensued
Chaos over the air waves in 1926-27 resulted in what regulation? - ✔✔The Radio Act of
1927 - Created the FRC (Federal Radio Commission). Gave stations permission to
operate based on the "public interest, convenience, and necessity."
What powers were included in the Radio Act of 1927? - ✔✔The FRC could grant
licenses based on the "public interest, convenience, and necessity." There was some
control over content.
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, How did the Telecommunications Act of 1934 change radio regulation? - ✔✔The FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) was created as we know it today. Stated
jurisdiction over wired AND wireless communication.
Who owns the airwaves? - ✔✔The public
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bases radio licensing on what
assertions? - ✔✔"The public interest, convenience, and necessity"
The FCC licenses radio broadcasters for what time period? - ✔✔Eight years
College radio stations get in trouble with the FCC more often for what? - ✔✔Public file
violations
Public file - ✔✔Set of documents that must be made available for inspection by the
public; posted online at FCC.gov
True or False: Local files in the journalism office must be accessible during business
hours of the station. - ✔✔True!
What is the main objective of a broadcast organization? - ✔✔Protect the License!!!!!
What are two other secondary objectives of a broadcast organization? - ✔✔Serve the
public, provide enrichment
How can a broadcaster protect its license? - ✔✔Maintain the public file, follow FCC
regulations in terms of licensed and appropriate music to play, completing quarterly
reports and station logs
The purpose of the Public File is to do what? - ✔✔Show station performance and
authorization
What access must a radio broadcaster provide to its public file? - ✔✔Local files must be
accessible during business hours; must be posted online at FCC.gov; must provide
copies and postage
What is an "Instrument of Authorization" and what form may it take? - ✔✔The license
of the station. It must be in the public file and it can consist of multiple documents.
Where does a station keep its "Instrument of Authorization"? - ✔✔Public file
What Logs must stations keep? - ✔✔Equipment log, EAS log, operator's log
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How do DJs maintain the public file? - ✔✔Filling out station logs, designated person
does quarterly report
What is the proper procedure for DJs signing the Operator Log in Studio A? -
✔✔Signature in blue or black ink. Log the time the legal ID is played, the times you
played underwriting, and the times you made announcements.
Purpose of the Operator Log in Studio A - ✔✔Ensure the DJ played legal ID,
underwriting, and announcements. Document bound by signature of the DJ
How did the federal government first regulate radio? - ✔✔The Wireless Ship Act of
1910 - required radio equipment to be present on all passenger vessels for safety, within
a 100-mile communication radius. Prompted by the sinking of the Titanic
What was the federal government's second attempt at radio regulation? - ✔✔The Radio
Act of 1912 - The Secretary of Commerce first issued radio licenses to people wishing to
broadcast. Radio gained appeal in the mid 1920s as a result, and chaos ensued
Chaos over the air waves in 1926-27 resulted in what regulation? - ✔✔The Radio Act of
1927 - Created the FRC (Federal Radio Commission). Gave stations permission to
operate based on the "public interest, convenience, and necessity."
What powers were included in the Radio Act of 1927? - ✔✔The FRC could grant
licenses based on the "public interest, convenience, and necessity." There was some
control over content.
COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY EMILLY CHARLOTTE, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, How did the Telecommunications Act of 1934 change radio regulation? - ✔✔The FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) was created as we know it today. Stated
jurisdiction over wired AND wireless communication.
Who owns the airwaves? - ✔✔The public
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bases radio licensing on what
assertions? - ✔✔"The public interest, convenience, and necessity"
The FCC licenses radio broadcasters for what time period? - ✔✔Eight years
College radio stations get in trouble with the FCC more often for what? - ✔✔Public file
violations
Public file - ✔✔Set of documents that must be made available for inspection by the
public; posted online at FCC.gov
True or False: Local files in the journalism office must be accessible during business
hours of the station. - ✔✔True!
What is the main objective of a broadcast organization? - ✔✔Protect the License!!!!!
What are two other secondary objectives of a broadcast organization? - ✔✔Serve the
public, provide enrichment
How can a broadcaster protect its license? - ✔✔Maintain the public file, follow FCC
regulations in terms of licensed and appropriate music to play, completing quarterly
reports and station logs
The purpose of the Public File is to do what? - ✔✔Show station performance and
authorization
What access must a radio broadcaster provide to its public file? - ✔✔Local files must be
accessible during business hours; must be posted online at FCC.gov; must provide
copies and postage
What is an "Instrument of Authorization" and what form may it take? - ✔✔The license
of the station. It must be in the public file and it can consist of multiple documents.
Where does a station keep its "Instrument of Authorization"? - ✔✔Public file
What Logs must stations keep? - ✔✔Equipment log, EAS log, operator's log
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