TV Production Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What increases and decreases in the depth of field? - CORRECT ANSWER - depth of field
increases as focal length decreases
Whatis the best microphones to use with a fishpole boom? - CORRECT ANSWER -
shotgun microphone
What switcher feature allows the manufacturers to keep the rows of buttons to a sensible
minimum without curtailing its special effects capabilities? - CORRECT ANSWER -
delegation controls
What should you do to the mounting head when leaving the camera unattended? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tighten the tilt and pan locks
When tech directing / switching, how do you go to black when using the downstream keyer for a
title? - CORRECT ANSWER - by presing the DSK black button
What is a major advantage when using a fishpole boom microphone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - you can get good sound pickup while keeping the mic out of the shot
If your shoot requires you to record footage while running, what mounting device would be the
most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER - a camera stabilizing system
Which type of switcher is used on the remote trucks during UConn basketball games? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Production switcher.
Assuming identical f-stops in a given camera, what depth of field designation can you expect in a
tight close-up? - CORRECT ANSWER - shallow depth of field
, Which microphone would be most appropriate to use on a field shoot during a storm? -
CORRECT ANSWER - dynamic microphone
What should you do if the VU meter is in the red? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slide the
fader down
In the context of sound aesthetics, what defines most accurately the figure/ground relationship? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the most important sounds are louder and more distinct than all
others
What are typical input sources for an audio console? - CORRECT ANSWER -
microphones and cd players
What is the optimal VU range when riding gain on an audio mixer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -5 to 0 VU
What is the most convenient way of arranging audio sources in a specific order at the audio
console? - CORRECT ANSWER - patching
What is the main problem when the teleprompter is too close to the talent? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the talent's eyes can be seen moving
How should you react to the floor manager's cues? - CORRECT ANSWER - follow it
immediately
Which element should be avoided in on-camera clothing? - CORRECT ANSWER -
narrow, highly contrasting patterns
Under what color temperature of light should makeup be applied? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the same temperature as the production lighting
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What increases and decreases in the depth of field? - CORRECT ANSWER - depth of field
increases as focal length decreases
Whatis the best microphones to use with a fishpole boom? - CORRECT ANSWER -
shotgun microphone
What switcher feature allows the manufacturers to keep the rows of buttons to a sensible
minimum without curtailing its special effects capabilities? - CORRECT ANSWER -
delegation controls
What should you do to the mounting head when leaving the camera unattended? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tighten the tilt and pan locks
When tech directing / switching, how do you go to black when using the downstream keyer for a
title? - CORRECT ANSWER - by presing the DSK black button
What is a major advantage when using a fishpole boom microphone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - you can get good sound pickup while keeping the mic out of the shot
If your shoot requires you to record footage while running, what mounting device would be the
most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER - a camera stabilizing system
Which type of switcher is used on the remote trucks during UConn basketball games? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Production switcher.
Assuming identical f-stops in a given camera, what depth of field designation can you expect in a
tight close-up? - CORRECT ANSWER - shallow depth of field
, Which microphone would be most appropriate to use on a field shoot during a storm? -
CORRECT ANSWER - dynamic microphone
What should you do if the VU meter is in the red? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slide the
fader down
In the context of sound aesthetics, what defines most accurately the figure/ground relationship? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the most important sounds are louder and more distinct than all
others
What are typical input sources for an audio console? - CORRECT ANSWER -
microphones and cd players
What is the optimal VU range when riding gain on an audio mixer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -5 to 0 VU
What is the most convenient way of arranging audio sources in a specific order at the audio
console? - CORRECT ANSWER - patching
What is the main problem when the teleprompter is too close to the talent? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the talent's eyes can be seen moving
How should you react to the floor manager's cues? - CORRECT ANSWER - follow it
immediately
Which element should be avoided in on-camera clothing? - CORRECT ANSWER -
narrow, highly contrasting patterns
Under what color temperature of light should makeup be applied? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the same temperature as the production lighting
