ABC and SBS Quiz

What is the primary source of funding for the ABC?

• License fees

• Government grant

• Private donations

• Advertising revenue

What is the ABC required to provide under its charter for innovative and comprehensive broadcasting?

• Commercial advertisements

• Programs that contribute to a sense of national identity and inform, entertain, and reflect the cultural diversity of Australia

• International news coverage

• Sports programs

What is the ABC's stance on advertising?

• It should be heavily utilized

• It should be used sparingly

• It should be avoided

• It should be the primary source of revenue

What is the ABC's argument for having popular programs?

• To increase advertising revenue

• To cater to a broad audience and specialist programs

• To compete with commercial broadcasters

• To attract international viewers

Which of the following is a reason for the ABC's funding reduction over the years?

• Increased advertising revenue

• Government budget cuts

• Decreased viewership

• Increased competition

What is the role of the ABC in promoting arts under its charter?

• To fund private art institutions

• To encourage and promote the musical, dramatic, and other performing arts in Australia

• To create art programs for international audiences

• To host art competitions

When did the music video show Rage begin?

• 1985

• 1987

• 1990

• 1995

What does the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) provide?

• Commercial television

• Multicultural and multilingual television

• Sports broadcasting

• Only news programs

What is the main focus of the ABC according to the text?

• Entertainment

• Impartial news and information

• Sports

• Advertising

What is the main mission of SBS television?

• To provide entertainment to Australians

• To contribute to a more cohesive, equitable, and harmonious Australian society

• To promote Australian culture internationally

• To compete with commercial television networks