MAS 101 - Exam 2 Study Guide ACTUAL
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Telegraph - CORRECT ANSWER - Early communication device using Morse code
signals.
Nikola Tesla - CORRECT ANSWER - Inventor known for AC electricity and radio
technology.
Guglielmo Marconi - CORRECT ANSWER - Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission.
Soap Operas - CORRECT ANSWER - Serialized dramas originally sponsored by soap
manufacturers.
War of the Worlds Broadcast - CORRECT ANSWER - 1938 radio drama causing public
panic over alien invasion.
AM Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Amplitude modulation radio, used for talk and music.
FM Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Frequency modulation radio, better sound quality
than AM.
Format Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio programming style targeting specific
audience demographics.
Top 40 Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio format featuring the 40 most popular songs.
, NPR - CORRECT ANSWER - National Public Radio, known for news and cultural
programming.
Potentiometer - CORRECT ANSWER - Variable resistor used to control electrical
devices.
Payola - CORRECT ANSWER - Illegal practice of paying for radio airplay.
Clear Channel - CORRECT ANSWER - Major radio company, faced criticism for
monopolistic practices.
Minot, ND - CORRECT ANSWER - Location significant in broadcasting history. Did not
have workers at radio station during crisis
Rise of the EMF - CORRECT ANSWER - Fastest and most profit made by radio show.
No local stuff while bing non profit, no taxes
Amos 'n' Andy - CORRECT ANSWER - Controversial radio show portraying African
American stereotypes.
Beginnings of TV - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial development of television technology
and programming.
Color Television - CORRECT ANSWER - Television technology allowing color
broadcasts.
Multi-Cam vs Single Cam - CORRECT ANSWER - Cameras that are more expensive but
have better quality and effects than single camera
Single-Sponsorship Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Television programming funded by a
single sponsor.
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Telegraph - CORRECT ANSWER - Early communication device using Morse code
signals.
Nikola Tesla - CORRECT ANSWER - Inventor known for AC electricity and radio
technology.
Guglielmo Marconi - CORRECT ANSWER - Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission.
Soap Operas - CORRECT ANSWER - Serialized dramas originally sponsored by soap
manufacturers.
War of the Worlds Broadcast - CORRECT ANSWER - 1938 radio drama causing public
panic over alien invasion.
AM Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Amplitude modulation radio, used for talk and music.
FM Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Frequency modulation radio, better sound quality
than AM.
Format Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio programming style targeting specific
audience demographics.
Top 40 Radio - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio format featuring the 40 most popular songs.
, NPR - CORRECT ANSWER - National Public Radio, known for news and cultural
programming.
Potentiometer - CORRECT ANSWER - Variable resistor used to control electrical
devices.
Payola - CORRECT ANSWER - Illegal practice of paying for radio airplay.
Clear Channel - CORRECT ANSWER - Major radio company, faced criticism for
monopolistic practices.
Minot, ND - CORRECT ANSWER - Location significant in broadcasting history. Did not
have workers at radio station during crisis
Rise of the EMF - CORRECT ANSWER - Fastest and most profit made by radio show.
No local stuff while bing non profit, no taxes
Amos 'n' Andy - CORRECT ANSWER - Controversial radio show portraying African
American stereotypes.
Beginnings of TV - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial development of television technology
and programming.
Color Television - CORRECT ANSWER - Television technology allowing color
broadcasts.
Multi-Cam vs Single Cam - CORRECT ANSWER - Cameras that are more expensive but
have better quality and effects than single camera
Single-Sponsorship Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Television programming funded by a
single sponsor.
