Understanding Media Regulation in the UK

What is the main purpose of media regulation?

• To increase the number of television channels

• To control or guide media content by governments and other bodies

• To make all media content free

• To promote only local content

Which organisation regulates all broadcasted content across UK television channels?

• ASA

• BBFC

• Ofcom

• PEGI

What does ASA stand for?

• Association of Screen Actors

• Advertising Standards Agency

• Audio Standards Authority

• Association of Sports Announcers

Which body is responsible for classifying films distributed in the UK?

• Ofcom

• ASA

• BBFC

• PEGI

What does PEGI stand for?

• Pan European Game Information

• Public Entertainment Guidance Institute

• Professional Editors Guild International

• People’s Entertainment Group Initiative

Which organisation regulates both broadcast and non-broadcast advertising content in the UK?

• Ofcom

• ASA

• BBFC

• PEGI

What is the main role of Ofcom?

• To classify films

• To regulate all broadcasted content across UK television channels

• To ban inappropriate advertisements

• To rate video games

Which of the following is an example of ASA’s action?

• Banning a film for violence

• Banning a Ryanair newspaper campaign for linking female cabin crew with sexual behaviour

• Giving a video game an 18+ rating

• Regulating radio frequencies

What is meant by 'classification' in media regulation?

• The process of making films

• The process of giving age ratings and content advice to films and other audio visual content

• The process of advertising products

• The process of broadcasting news

Which body would you contact about a complaint regarding a misleading television advert in the UK?

• BBFC

• PEGI

• ASA

• Ofcom