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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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
