CBT FCC Rules, Safety & Operational Standards — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FCC rule part governs broadcast radio and television services?
- Part 15
- Part 90
- Part 97
- Part 73 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Part 73
Part 73 of the FCC rules outlines the regulations for broadcast radio and television services in the U.S.
Question 2: What must a broadcast station log during each Emergency Alert System (EAS) test?
- Weather updates
- Commercial run times
- Studio visitor logs
- EAS test results (Correct answer)
Correct answer: EAS test results
Stations are required to log the reception and transmission of EAS tests, including time and nature of the alert.
Question 3: Which of the following is a key element of electrical safety in broadcast facilities?
- Avoid fuses
- Wear sandals in the transmitter room
- Ensure proper grounding (Correct answer)
- Disable all circuit breakers
Correct answer: Ensure proper grounding
Proper grounding is essential for electrical safety to prevent shock hazards and protect equipment from surges.
Question 4: What should be done before performing maintenance on a broadcast transmitter?
- Switch to standby audio
- Announce it on-air
- Power down and lock out equipment (Correct answer)
- Change frequency temporarily
Correct answer: Power down and lock out equipment
To ensure technician safety, transmitters should be powered down and locked out to prevent accidental energizing.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a station’s public inspection file?
- Store internal memos
- Document transmitter repairs
- Display music playlists
- Provide access to licensing and compliance info (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Provide access to licensing and compliance info
The public file ensures transparency, giving the public access to licensing, ownership, and compliance records.
Question 6: Who is legally responsible for the content broadcasted on a station?
- The program host
- The transmitter operator
- The licensee (Correct answer)
- The advertiser
Correct answer: The licensee
The licensee is held accountable by the FCC for all programming aired on their station, even if it's from external sources.
CBT FCC Rules, Safety & Operational Standards
Which FCC rule part governs broadcast radio and television services?