Electronic and Broadcast Media Quiz

Who invented the telegraph?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Samuel Morse

• Guglielmo Marconi

• Nikola Tesla

What technology allowed for clearer signals in the 1940s and 1950s?

• Cable television

• Satellite television

• Internet streaming

• Digital television

Which of the following is NOT a type of electronic media?

• Television

• Radio

• Podcasts

• Print media

What year did the first commercial radio station, KDKA, begin broadcasting?

• 1920

• 1906

• 1933

• 1946

Which medium is characterized by its ability to reach a broad audience?

• Electronic media

• Static images

• Print media

• Static media

What is the primary purpose of public radio?

• Promote commercial music

• Generate profit

• Provide educational programming

• Broadcast advertisements

Which type of radio uses amplitude modulation?

• Satellite Radio

• FM Radio

• Digital Radio

• AM Radio

What is the main characteristic of digital radio?

• Uses analog signals

• Is only available online

• Requires a satellite dish

• Offers better sound quality

What type of film is designed to educate or inform on specific topics?

• Feature Films

• Animated Films

• Documentary Films

• Experimental Films

Which of the following is a disadvantage of films?

• Promotes teamwork

• Encourages socialization

• Can establish false notions

• Educates audiences