A/V I Mid-Term Exam

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75 questions

Safety should be understood and practiced by:

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Which communication method used large movable arms on top of towers?

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A portable camera with the video recorder built into it.

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A three-legged camera mount. Also called sticks.

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The space between the top of the head and the upper screen edge.

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To adjust the color circuits in the camera to produce white color in lighting of various color temperatures.

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To turn the camera horizontally.

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The scale on the lens, indicating the aperture. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture; the smaller the number, the larger the aperture.

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Adjustable lens-opening mechanism. Also called lens diaphragm.

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With the lens set at infinity, the distance from the iris to the plane where the picture is in focus. Normally measured in millimeters or inches.

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To point the camera up or down.

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Equipment separate from the actual camera that allows the video operator to adjust the color and brightness balance before and during the production.

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A camera control that reduces the blurring of bright, fast-moving objects. The higher the number, the less blurring occurs but the more light is needed.

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A small video screen or flat-panel display on a camera that shows the black-and-white or color picture the camera generates. The flat-panel displays are also called monitors.

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The ratio of the width of the television screen to its height. In STV (standard television), it is 4 x 3 (4 units wide by 3 units high); for HDTV (high-definition television), it is 16 x 9 (16 units wide by 9 units high).

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Is the iris opening of a lens; usually measured in ƒ-stops.

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The three basic colors of television.

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A breakdown of time blocks for various activities on the actual production day, such as crew call, setup, and camera rehearsal.

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A wire-mesh screen attached to the front of a mic that reduces noise and sudden air blasts.

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Pickup pattern of a microphone that can hear equally well from all directions.

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A small microphone that is clipped to clothing.

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Any one of similar repeated shots taken during videorecording and filming.

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Pickup pattern of a microphone that can hear best from the front.

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A volume control that works by sliding a button horizontally along a scale.

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A solid-state device that changes electric energy into light energy. Most computer screens use these as the light source.

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Acoustic foam rubber that is put over the entire microphone to cut down wind noise.

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Rehearsal without equipment, during which the basic actions of the talent are worked out. Also called blocking rehearsal.

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Who is credited with inventing Morse Code?

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Which communication method is known as the language of "Dots and Dashes"?

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Samuel Morse's was inspired to create a faster method of communication because his wife fell ill, died, and was buried before he could even learn about her illness.

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What does FM stand for in terms of radio?

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What does AM stand for in terms of radio?

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FDR won 4 terms as President. He won because of how much everyone loved him. He used the radio to his advantage by broadcasting his now famous _______?

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The first phrase that was uttered through a telephone was "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."

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In 1877, a company that would be better known today as AT&T was formed under which name?

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Who was the creator of the Audion Tube?

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in 1899, Marconi founded which company?

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In 1940, which network performed its first ever television broadcast in the US?

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By the age of 12, what was Samuel Morse inventing?

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What is "SOS" in Morse Code?

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KDKA in Pittsburgh became famous for its broadcast of what major event?

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Marconi is considered as the "King of Radio".

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The first ever commercial radio station started out of which city?

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The transmission that Marconi sent across the Atlantic only carried what message?

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This event was a scary night for most listeners. Martians landed on the planet! What was this famous broadcast called?

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Alexander Graham Bell's father was a professor of speech, and his mother was also an accomplished pianist. What else was special about Bell's mother?

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AM signals are prone to lose sound quality because it can be affected by _______.

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Which entity oversees what goes out onto the air for both radio and television?

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In 1915 the first transcontinental phone call was made between which two cities?

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Marconi was able to send a telegraph signal across the atlantic between which two countries?

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In 1920, John L. Baird created the first ever working televisor using cardboard, string, glue, wax, and a bicycle lamp.

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Safety protects people from:

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You should report all unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries to the instructors ______

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________ is defined as the correct behavior in the appropriate place and time:

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Federal and state ______ enforce safety standards.

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OSHA Stands for ________

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What is the purpose of OSHA?

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Every year about 70 teens die from workplace injuries. Every year, about how many teens are hurt badly enough in the workplace to need an emergency room visit

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Running in the studio is:

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Throwing objects in class is:

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When using classroom chairs:

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In the event of emergency or drill

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What does P.A.S.S stand for when using the fire extinguisher.

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Loud noises can do permanent damage to your hearing. If you hear ringing in your ears, this may be a sign of _________.

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Keep fingers away from tripod locks when collapsing the legs when you finish using it.

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Make sure the power switch is in the off position before you plug equipment into an outlet.

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It is not safe to operate electrical equipment while standing in water.

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Exposure to high audio frequency volume in headphones or from audio speakers can damage your hearing.

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Do not use equipment that has a damaged electrical cord.

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The equipment should be on while you are unplugging it from an electrical outlet.

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If something is stuck in a piece of equipment, attempt to remove the object.

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Cables that run across walkways should be taped down or covered to prevent tripping.

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It is not necessary to eject a hard drive or jump drive before removing it from the computer.

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Any fire extinguisher can be used to put out any type of fire.

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Reasonably practicable means taking precautions that are possible, as well as suitable or rational, given the situation.

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