CBC Legal & Regulatory Requirements

Question 1

Which U.S. regulatory body enforces closed captioning standards?

Accepted Answer

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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U.S. Department of Transportation

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National Telecommunications Agency

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Question 2

Under which law are broadcasters required to provide closed captioning?

Accepted Answer

21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)

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Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Communications Decency Act

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Question 3

What is the required accuracy rate for real-time captions in live broadcasts?

Accepted Answer

98%

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80%

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85%

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90%

Question 4

Which requirement must online video streaming services meet regarding closed captioning?

Accepted Answer

All TV content that aired with captions must be captioned online

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Only new content requires captions

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Only live streaming requires captions

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Captions are optional for streaming services

Question 5

What does the FCC require regarding captioning placement?

Accepted Answer

Captions must not obstruct essential visual content

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Captions can be placed anywhere on the screen

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Captions should always be centered

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Captions must be in a fixed bottom position

Question 6

What is a legal requirement for emergency broadcast captions?

Accepted Answer

They must be real-time and accurate

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They must be in a separate text file

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They can be provided later

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They are only required for national broadcasts