LATEST NOCTI JOB READY –
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY
NOCTI | Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. If a studio light catches on fire, what is the FIRST
step the crew should take?
A) Spray the fire with water
B) Get out of the building
C) Call the supervisor
D) Shut off the power
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The first step is to shut off the power to the
light to eliminate the electrical source feeding the
fire.
2. In the traditional two‑column script format, what
information is placed in the left column?
A) Thumbnails
B) Sound and visual effects
C) Video and camera cues
D) Actor’s dialogue
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: In a two‑column script, the left column
contains video and camera instructions, while the
right column contains audio and dialogue.
3. Stationary items on a set such as pictures, lamps,
and plants are called:
A) Platform pieces
B) Props
C) Background pieces
D) Set dressings
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Set dressings are decorative items that
are not handled by actors but establish the look and
feel of the set.
4. In digital media, sound and light are translated
into:
A) Binary code
B) Time code
C) Vector
D) Codec
Correct answer: A
,Rationale: Digital media converts analog signals
(sound and light) into binary code (ones and zeros)
for storage and processing.
5. Studio set removal is referred to as:
A) Storing
B) Blocking
C) Striking
D) Packing
Correct answer: C
Rationale: "Striking" is the industry term for
dismantling and removing a set after production has
wrapped.
6. What is the first step in a fire safety plan when
working in a television production environment?
A) Locate the nearest fire extinguisher
B) Identify all exits and evacuation routes
C) Call 911
D) Evacuate the building immediately
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Before any production work begins, all
crew members should be familiar with the facility’s
, exits and evacuation routes as part of basic fire
safety.
7. Which of the following is a safe practice when
handling studio lighting instruments?
A) Adjust lamps while they are still hot
B) Use gloves when handling hot lamps
C) Place gels directly on hot fixtures
D) Leave cables coiled on the studio floor
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Heat‑resistant gloves protect crew
members from burns when handling hot lighting
instruments.
8. A crew member is working on a ladder to adjust a
light. What is the MOST important safety rule to
follow?
A) Use the top step of the ladder for extra height
B) Have another crew member hold the ladder steady
C) Overreach to save time
D) Use a metal ladder near electrical equipment
Correct answer: B
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY
NOCTI | Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. If a studio light catches on fire, what is the FIRST
step the crew should take?
A) Spray the fire with water
B) Get out of the building
C) Call the supervisor
D) Shut off the power
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The first step is to shut off the power to the
light to eliminate the electrical source feeding the
fire.
2. In the traditional two‑column script format, what
information is placed in the left column?
A) Thumbnails
B) Sound and visual effects
C) Video and camera cues
D) Actor’s dialogue
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: In a two‑column script, the left column
contains video and camera instructions, while the
right column contains audio and dialogue.
3. Stationary items on a set such as pictures, lamps,
and plants are called:
A) Platform pieces
B) Props
C) Background pieces
D) Set dressings
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Set dressings are decorative items that
are not handled by actors but establish the look and
feel of the set.
4. In digital media, sound and light are translated
into:
A) Binary code
B) Time code
C) Vector
D) Codec
Correct answer: A
,Rationale: Digital media converts analog signals
(sound and light) into binary code (ones and zeros)
for storage and processing.
5. Studio set removal is referred to as:
A) Storing
B) Blocking
C) Striking
D) Packing
Correct answer: C
Rationale: "Striking" is the industry term for
dismantling and removing a set after production has
wrapped.
6. What is the first step in a fire safety plan when
working in a television production environment?
A) Locate the nearest fire extinguisher
B) Identify all exits and evacuation routes
C) Call 911
D) Evacuate the building immediately
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Before any production work begins, all
crew members should be familiar with the facility’s
, exits and evacuation routes as part of basic fire
safety.
7. Which of the following is a safe practice when
handling studio lighting instruments?
A) Adjust lamps while they are still hot
B) Use gloves when handling hot lamps
C) Place gels directly on hot fixtures
D) Leave cables coiled on the studio floor
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Heat‑resistant gloves protect crew
members from burns when handling hot lighting
instruments.
8. A crew member is working on a ladder to adjust a
light. What is the MOST important safety rule to
follow?
A) Use the top step of the ladder for extra height
B) Have another crew member hold the ladder steady
C) Overreach to save time
D) Use a metal ladder near electrical equipment
Correct answer: B
