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Q:
The money people pay in subscriptions or at the newsstand covers the production costs for most media.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
When advertising drives content, some of the basic obligations of journalism can begin to erode.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
A key conflict in U.S. journalism is…
(A) profits and spending
(B) profits and public service
(C) public service and serving democracy
(D) public service and verification
(E) profits and verification
Q:
Which is NOT a reason people in the U.S. are upset with our media system?
(A) The news is too shallow
(B) The news is too much about entertainment
(C) Some groups are underrepresented in coverage
(D) The government is too involved
(E) Citizens often don't get meaningful information
Q:
In recent decades, ownership of mass media in the U.S. has…
(A) become less concentrated
(B) become more diverse
(C) stayed the same
(D) become less private
(E) become more concentrated
Q:
What company bought NBC in 2011?
(A) Fox Broadcasting
(B) The Disney Co.
(C) The Tribune Co.
(D) Comcast
(E) Time Warner
Q:
In the dual-product model, generally,
(A) advertisers are more important than viewers
(B) viewers are more important than advertisers
(C) viewers and advertisers are equally important
(D) who is most important depends on the type of medium
(E) who is most important depends on the location of the medium
Q:
Sam Zell, who owned the Tribune Company, was committed to quality journalism, even if it meant a loss in profits.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
The recommended frequency for the inspection of privately owned domestic accommodation as given in GN3 is
(A) 5 years
(B) 10 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 7 years
Q:
The most suitable test instrument used to carry out a test on an earth electrode which is to be used for a generator is
(A) An earth fault loop impedance tester
(B) A high current tester
(C) A low resistance ohmmeter
(D) An earth electrode tester
Q:
The maximum test current to be applied to a 100 mA rcd when it is being tested is
(A) 0.1A
(B) 0.01A
(C) 500mA
(D) 50mA
Q:
Where a 300mA rcd to BS EN 61008 has been used for fire protection the following sequence of tests must be carried out to prove its correct operation
(A) x1/2 x1 and x5
(B) 150mA, 300mA and 1500mA
(C) Operate the test button, 150mA and 300mA
(D) 150mA, 300mA, operate the test button
Q:
When conducting a polarity test on a lighting circuit, it must be verified that
(A) The switch is in the line conductor
(B) The switch line is correctly identified
(C) The switch is the right way up
(D) The correct rating of protective device has been used
Q:
When an IP code contains an X as the second number is means that
(A) The hole must be completely blocked up
(B) Nothing is specified for dust
(C) Nothing is specified for liquids
(D) It is waterproof
Q:
IPXXB is the IP code for
(A) A 12.5mm diameter hole
(B) Standard finger protection
(C) A 1mm diameter hole
(D) Protection from ingress of dust
Q:
The best method of carrying out an insulation test on a circuit containing a dimmer switch which cannot be removed is to
(A) Turn the switch off
(B) Test between live conductors only
(C) Carry out the test using a low resistance ohmmeter
(D) Test between live conductors joined and earth
Q:
r2 is sometimes proportionally higher than r1 and rn because
(A) It is longer
(B) It has a larger cross sectional area
(C) It has a smaller cross sectional area
(D) It has been connected into the wrong terminal
Q:
When carrying out a ring final circuit test the measured value of stages 2 and 3 are lower than the measured value of stage 1 because
(A) The conductors are connected in parallel
(B) The conductors are disconnected
(C) The conductors are incorrectly connected
(D) The cpc and the line conductors are the same size
Q:
Three checks which must be carried out on an electrical installation before an installation resistance test is carried out on it are
(A) Installation isolated, lamps removed, switches open
(B) Lamps removed, installation energised and dimmers bypassed
(C) Installation energised, all lamps in place and switches closed
(D) Switches closed, installation isolated and lamps removed
Q:
When conducting an earth fault loop impedance test on a final circuit
(A) The leads must be nulled
(B) The installation must be isolated and the earthing conductor disconnected
(C) The earthing conductor must be disconnected and the installation energised
(D) The earthing conductor must be connected and the circuit energised
Q:
Determine the voltage drop for a circuit with a combined L-N resistance of 0.43Ω at 20 deg C and a load current of 20A
(A) 5v
(B) 8.6v
(C) 10.32v
(D) 4.65v
Q:
One condition that must be checked when confirming polarity is
(A) Correct IP ratings
(B) Double pole switches are used to switch all line conductors
(C) The thread of an ES lamp holder is not connected to the neutral
(D) Correct connection of equipment
Q:
The type of instrument which can be used to check phase sequence is
(A) An approved voltage indicato
(B) An earth fault loop resistance tester
(C) A rotating disc type
(D) A multi meter
Q:
The type of inspection during which voltage drop should be verified
(A) Initial verification
(B) Periodic inspection
(C) Visual
(D) Formal
Q:
One point of a 3 phase installation where phase rotation must be checked
(A) Each consumers unit
(B) Each distribution board
(C) The origin of the installation
(D) The terminals of an electric motor
Q:
The prospective fault current for an installation is to be measured at the origin of a polyphase installation, the highest measured value is likely to be between
(A) L1 - E
(B) L1 - N
(C) L3 - N
(D) L1 - L2
Q:
The maximum tabulated Zs for a protective device as shown in BS 7671 is 1.44Ω, the maximum permissible measured Zs will be
(A) 1.44Ω
(B) 1.43Ω
(C) 1.15Ω
(D) 1.08Ω
Q:
The earth fault return path for a TT system is
(A) The general mass of earth
(B) The earthing conductor and the general mass of earth
(C) The protective bonding conductor, the mass of earth and the earthing conductor
(D) The earthing conductor, the earth electrode and the general mass of earth
Q:
Additional protection will be required for
(A) Circuits which cannot meet the required disconnection time
(B) A lighting circuit in a room containing a bath or a shower
(C) Installations where there is no protective bonding
(D) Circuits supplied by a TT system
Q:
An insulation resistance test is to be carried out on a circuit which contains a socket outlet with surge protection, the maximum test voltage is
(A) 500v d.c.
(B) 230v d.c.
(C) 250v d.c.
(D) 50v d.c.
Q:
An insulation resistance test of an electrical installation formed of five circuits produces the following results 100MΩ, 80MΩ, 25MΩ, 70MΩ and 20MΩ. The insulation resistance value expected if the test was carried out at the meter tails would be
(A) 0.126Ω
(B) 7.88mΩ
(C) 7.88MΩ
(D) 0.126MΩ
Q:
The test voltage required for an insulation test carried out to prove electrical separation between a SELV circuit and a low voltage circuit is
(A) 500v d.c.
(B) 25v d.c.
(C) 250v d.c.
(D) 50v d.c.
Q:
When a test on a cable is carried out using a low resistance ohmmeter the value provided by the instrument will be in
(A) kA
(B) mΩ
(C) MΩ
(D) Ω
Q:
The resistance of a single conductor is 0.7O. If the length is doubled and the c.s.a is doubled the effect on the resistance will be
(A) It is doubled
(B) It is halved
(C) It remains the same
(D) It increases
Q:
The purpose of initial verification as identified in guidance note 3 is to ensure that
(A) All installed equipment works
(B) The installation has been designed and constructed to comply with BS7671
(C) That the installation has been correctly tested
(D) The installation complies with the customers requirements
Q:
State two supply parameters which can only be obtained by enquiry to the DNO
(A) Ipf , PFC
(B) Voltage, Frequency
(C) Zs, Maximum demand
(D) Voltage, PFC
Q:
State one supply parameter which may be measured or obtained from the DNO
(A) Frequency
(B) Voltage
(C) Ipf
(D) I∆n
Q:
The electricity at work regulations state that persons carrying out electrical work must
(A) Wear glasses
(B) Be supervised
(C) Be insured
(D) Be competent
Q:
The title given in law to the person carrying out periodic inspections is
(A) Duty holder
(B) Competent person
(C) Electrician
(D) Qualified electrician
Q:
During initial verification the three conditions which must be verified as stated in BS7671 are
(A) Polarity, R1 + R2 and all materials compliant with BS
(B) Environment, utilization and construction
(C) Installed equipment is of the correct type and complies with appropriate BS. (not BS 7671),All of the fixed installation has been correctly selected and erected and it is not visibly damaged or defective
(D) Installed equipment works correctly, all circuits are RCD protected and all equipment installed in zone 1 of a bathroom is to IP4X
Q:
The documentary "Dying to tell the story" was about a photojournalist named ---- who was killed covering the war in ---- ___ .
Q:
The newsworthiness of stories is discussed in the morning and afternoon editorial meetings?
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
The Newsworthiness of stories are discussed in the morning and afternoon editorial meetings?
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Those whoe send pictures or videos to News Organizations are called Citizen Journalists?
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
News companies are beginning revisit the decision to give away all their content online for free.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
All stories printed by journalists have gone through multiple drafts.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Enterprise stories are ones written about pseudo events.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Impact describes an issue’s effect on the public.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Impact is always about the number of people affected.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Human interest stories often cause news organizations to disregard the main rules of newsworthiness.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Information, news and journalism are NOT synonyms.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
The story of Ron Sylvester, a veteran reporter now at the Las Vegas Sun, shows that it's very difficult for journalists to adapt to new modes of news delivery.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
A TV Reporters script must go through multiple reads before it is sent to edit?
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Those who send pictures or videos to news organizations are called citizen journalists?
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
A story in the UC News Record that tells students about a tuition increase and how that might affect their financial aide relies most heavily on what element of news?
(A) Impact
(B) Prominence
(C) Novelty/emotions
(D) Timeliness
Q:
The public expects the news media to monitor key events, issues and people to determine what is important and/or interesting. This media function is known as:
(A) Watchdog
(B) Agenda-setting
(C) Mirror
(D) Surveillance
Q:
One of the great challenges facing journalism today is that technology has transformed the gathering and delivering of news. Identify and briefly describe the three additional challenges or trends that we discussed during the first week of class.
Q:
About how much does the Web contribute to total newspaper advertising?
(A) Less than 2 percent
(B) Less that 9 percent
(C) More than 15 percent
(D) More than 27 percent
(E) More than 76 percent
Q:
An edited set of video clips for a broadcast news story is called…
(A) a beat
(B) breaking news
(C) an enterprise story
(D) a commodity
(E) a package
Q:
The most common news value is
(A) Impact
(B) Prominence
(C) Conflict
(D) Currency
(E) Novelty/Emotions
Q:
The statement ""news events in areas close to the audience are considered more relevant than those far away"" explains what news value?
(A) Conflict
(B) Proximity
(C) Prominence
(D) Timeliness
(E) Novelty/Emotions
Q:
Which is not a news value?
(A) Conflict
(B) Impact
(C) Transparency
(D) Timeliness
(E) Currency
Q:
A sudden, compelling news event covered immediately by reporters is called…
(A) commodity
(B) an information alert
(C) journalism
(D) breaking news
(E) currency
Q:
When the delivery form of journalism changes…
(A) the process of journalism changes significantly
(B) the process of journalism changes slightly
(C) the values of journalism change significantly
(D) the values of journalism change slightly
(E) the values of journalism become unimportant
Q:
To capture the mass market, what two newspapers of the United Kingdom and the United States worked to reach the maximum number of readers?
(A) (a) The "Pony Express"
(B) (b) The "Penny Press"
(C) (c) The "Pauper Press"
(D) b and c are correct
(E) None are correct
Q:
Activities that serve little purpose other than to be reproduced through publicity are called…
(A) breaking news
(B) commodity
(C) enterprise stories
(D) beats
(E) pseudo events
Q:
"Dying to tell the story" is a documentary about the photojournalist Dan Eldon, who was killed covering the war in:
(A) Somalia
(B) Zimbabwe
(C) Kosovo
(D) Iraq
Q:
The public relies on journalists to fact-check, to make sure that truth (not falsehoods) is reported as news. This fact-checking role is sometimes referred to as:
(A) Surveillance
(B) Gate-keeping
(C) Agenda-setting
(D) Watchdog
Q:
The early 20th-Century journalist who called newspaper work "one of the truly sacred and priestly offices in a democracy" was:
(A) John Dewey
(B) Walter Lippmann
(C) Walter Cronkite
(D) John Locke
Q:
About how much does the Web contribute to total newspaper advertising?
(A) Less than 2 percent
(B) Less than 9 percent
(C) More than 15 percent
(D) More than 27 percent
(E) More than 76 percent
Q:
One of the challenges today to journalism's public-service role is the pressure for news to be as popular as entertainment, so that news becomes "infotainment." This challenge can be summarized as:
(A) A consequence of technological advances
(B) The insidious effects of public relations disguised as news
(C) Commercialism
(D) A result of corporate, absentee ownership of news outlets
Q:
Because of new technology and social media journalists need to worry more than ever about who gets the news first.
(A) True
(B) False
Q:
Ipf is the symbol used for the value of
(A) Current power factor
(B) Current, power and frequency
(C) Frequency of phase current
(D) Prospective fault current
Q:
A TT system is normally an
(A) Overhead supply
(B) Underground supply
(C) Generator supply
(D) A top to tail supply
Q:
The stated maximum Ze for a TN-S supply system is
(A) 0.35Ω
(B) 0.21Ω
(C) 0.8Ω
(D) 0.85Ω
Q:
The current which should cause automatic disconnection of a 20a type B BS EN 60898 circuit breaker is
(A) 100A
(B) 200A
(C) 100mA
(D) 21A
Q:
The IP rating used to indicate finger protection is
(A) IP2X
(B) IPXXB
(C) IP4X
(D) IPXXD
Q:
The correct IP rating for equipment installed in Zone 2 of a bathroom is
(A) IP4X
(B) IPXXB
(C) IPX4
(D) IPX2
Q:
The maximum rating of an RCD used for fire protection is
(A) 300mA
(B) Time delayed 300mA
(C) Time delayed 30mA
(D) 500mA
Q:
The first three tests required for an initial verification are
(A) Polarity, Insulation resistance and earth fault loop
(B) Continuity of protective conductors, polarity and insulation resistance
(C) Ring final circuit test, insulation resistance and earth fault loop impedance
(D) Continuity of protective conductors, ring final circuit test and insulation resistance