RTF 305 Quizzes Exam 1
with Correct Answers
If a media researcher is doing work on a certain tv show in the reception studies
tradition, he or she would probably___________.
A) attempt to look at the context of receptibility the show potentially presents
B) critique the gender norms the show uses
C) interview the director, producers, and stars of the show
D) conduct interviews and focus groups with fans of the show - Answer-D) conduct
interviews and focus groups with fans of the show
What is an example of a new media product coming out of radio-like forms?
A) Clear Channel Radio, which owns the majority of FM radio stations in the USA
B) Columbia Phonograph Company, who created CBS as radio became popular.
C) Breaking Bad, the AMC television series whose 5 action packed seasons brought
record viewers to the channel.
D) Serial, the popular serialized podcast that had over 5 million downloads globally on
iTunes. - Answer-D) Serial, the popular serialized podcast that had over 5 million
downloads globally on iTunes.
According to Swapnil Rai's lecture on Music Industry, which of these statements
represents a current economic trend in the contemporary music industry?
A) Streaming and subscription services where users pay a fee to receive certain
channels has grown in the last few years.
B) The sale of CDs has boomed in the early 21st century because of cheaper
manufacturing costs.
C) MP3s are beginning to lose ground to other types of physical media
D) Digital music sales have begun to decrease due to lack of international sales. -
Answer-A) Streaming and subscription services where users pay a fee to receive
certain channels has grown in the last few years.
, According to Media Now, many early record companies were threatened by the rise of
the radio industry in the United States. What specifically were these companies
concerned about?
A) Radio stations would start record production companies to make records for their
stations.
B) Radio stations would offer listeners an alternative to vinyl records and thus hurt
sales.
C) Radio stations would ask for bribes or monetary compensation for playing records on
the air.
D) Being played on the radio would dampen the audio quality of vinyl records. - Answer-
B) Radio stations would offer listeners an alternative to vinyl records and thus hurt
sales.
According to Professor Straubhaar's lecture on "Music and Media Technology", which of
the following best describes music as personal experience?
A) People not only consume music but also produce music.
B) People use customized music playlists to express themselves.
C) Music plays a major part in films
D) Music helps people share social attitudes and political ideas. - Answer-A) People not
only consume music but also express themselves.
A fan of Taylor Swift, a famous country music singer, combined several of her songs to
create a new song, which is __________.
A) a hybrid genre
B) a music mashup
C) a song with advanced audio coding
D) payola - Answer-B) a music mashup
Is it easier or harder for bands to find an initial audience for their music now compared
to twenty-five years ago?
A) Harder because the majority of people are only willing to listen to music that is
available on iTunes or Spotify.
B) Harder because recording technology is expensive and distribution deals are hard to
find.
with Correct Answers
If a media researcher is doing work on a certain tv show in the reception studies
tradition, he or she would probably___________.
A) attempt to look at the context of receptibility the show potentially presents
B) critique the gender norms the show uses
C) interview the director, producers, and stars of the show
D) conduct interviews and focus groups with fans of the show - Answer-D) conduct
interviews and focus groups with fans of the show
What is an example of a new media product coming out of radio-like forms?
A) Clear Channel Radio, which owns the majority of FM radio stations in the USA
B) Columbia Phonograph Company, who created CBS as radio became popular.
C) Breaking Bad, the AMC television series whose 5 action packed seasons brought
record viewers to the channel.
D) Serial, the popular serialized podcast that had over 5 million downloads globally on
iTunes. - Answer-D) Serial, the popular serialized podcast that had over 5 million
downloads globally on iTunes.
According to Swapnil Rai's lecture on Music Industry, which of these statements
represents a current economic trend in the contemporary music industry?
A) Streaming and subscription services where users pay a fee to receive certain
channels has grown in the last few years.
B) The sale of CDs has boomed in the early 21st century because of cheaper
manufacturing costs.
C) MP3s are beginning to lose ground to other types of physical media
D) Digital music sales have begun to decrease due to lack of international sales. -
Answer-A) Streaming and subscription services where users pay a fee to receive
certain channels has grown in the last few years.
, According to Media Now, many early record companies were threatened by the rise of
the radio industry in the United States. What specifically were these companies
concerned about?
A) Radio stations would start record production companies to make records for their
stations.
B) Radio stations would offer listeners an alternative to vinyl records and thus hurt
sales.
C) Radio stations would ask for bribes or monetary compensation for playing records on
the air.
D) Being played on the radio would dampen the audio quality of vinyl records. - Answer-
B) Radio stations would offer listeners an alternative to vinyl records and thus hurt
sales.
According to Professor Straubhaar's lecture on "Music and Media Technology", which of
the following best describes music as personal experience?
A) People not only consume music but also produce music.
B) People use customized music playlists to express themselves.
C) Music plays a major part in films
D) Music helps people share social attitudes and political ideas. - Answer-A) People not
only consume music but also express themselves.
A fan of Taylor Swift, a famous country music singer, combined several of her songs to
create a new song, which is __________.
A) a hybrid genre
B) a music mashup
C) a song with advanced audio coding
D) payola - Answer-B) a music mashup
Is it easier or harder for bands to find an initial audience for their music now compared
to twenty-five years ago?
A) Harder because the majority of people are only willing to listen to music that is
available on iTunes or Spotify.
B) Harder because recording technology is expensive and distribution deals are hard to
find.
