R1BS Revision

How many body paragraphs should you aim for in the exam?

• 3 body paragraphs

• 1 body paragraph

• 2 body paragraphs

• 4 body paragraphs

What is the assessment objective for this part of the exam?

• Demonstrate knowledge (AO1)

• Apply practical skills (AO2)

• Evaluate sources (AO3)

• Write extended responses (AO4)

What kind of information must you include in your answer to avoid being too generalised?

• Names, dates, facts, stats

• Opinions, feelings, guesses, hopes

• Stories, jokes, riddles, poems

• Questions, requests, commands, wishes

The exam could ask you about the industry, its audiences, or both.

• True

• False

What should you finish your answer with according to the exam tips?

• A look to the future

• A summary of the introduction

• A personal anecdote

• A list of references

Which of the following best explains how the output of content of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) is ‘distinctive’ from commercial radio, with reference to The Radio 1 Breakfast Show (R1BS), considering economic, political and cultural contexts?

• PSB like R1BS focuses on public interest, diverse content, and less commercial influence compared to commercial radio.

• PSB like R1BS is more focused on advertising revenue than commercial radio.

• Commercial radio offers more diverse and culturally rich content than PSB like R1BS.

• PSB like R1BS is only influenced by economic factors, not political or cultural contexts.

Why does popular music radio programming, such as The Radio 1 Breakfast Show (R1BS), struggle to be considered as Public Service Broadcasting?

• Because it primarily focuses on entertainment and commercial interests rather than educational or informative content.

• Because it is only available online and not on traditional radio.

• Because it is funded entirely by government grants.

• Because it does not feature any music from local artists.

Different audiences interpret and respond to radio shows like The Radio One Breakfast Show (R1BS) in which of the following ways?

• All audiences respond in the same way to radio shows.

• Younger audiences may engage more with interactive segments, while older audiences may prefer traditional content.

• Audiences do not interpret radio shows differently.

• Radio shows are only interpreted by music critics.

Different listeners will engage with and react differently to one another, despite listening to the same thing. What does this suggest?

• Everyone interprets things the same way.

• People have unique perspectives and experiences.

• Listeners always agree with each other.

• Reactions are always predictable.

Audiences mainly use which of the following media technologies to consume radio shows like The BBC Radio One Breakfast Show (R1BS)?

• Television

• Radio receivers and online streaming platforms

• Print newspapers

• Movie theaters