COMM 289 EXAM 1 PRACTICE TEST 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● surplus watching time
Answer: ads that are generating profit
●● absolute surplus-watching
Answer: changing the ratio between necessary and surplus by extending
the time of ads and shortening program
●● relative surplus-watching
Answer: changing the ratio between necessary and surplus by getting the
audience to watch harder
●● 1. worker/labor
2. wage
3. employer
4. workday
5. surplus value
Answer: 1. audience watching
2. programming
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● surplus watching time
Answer: ads that are generating profit
●● absolute surplus-watching
Answer: changing the ratio between necessary and surplus by extending
the time of ads and shortening program
●● relative surplus-watching
Answer: changing the ratio between necessary and surplus by getting the
audience to watch harder
●● 1. worker/labor
2. wage
3. employer
4. workday
5. surplus value
Answer: 1. audience watching
2. programming