Broadcasting Jargon

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Instructions: Go behind the scenes of radio and television with this quiz on broadcasting industry terminology.

1.
What does 'dead air' mean in broadcasting?
A
An unintended period of silence during a broadcast
B
A canceled show
C
Stale air in a studio
D
The air above a transmitter
2.
What is a 'cue' in broadcasting?
A
A script revision
B
The queue of upcoming programs
C
A waiting line at the studio
D
A signal to begin an action, such as starting to speak or play a segment
3.
What does 'simulcast' mean?
A
A rehearsal before going live
B
Broadcasting the same program simultaneously on multiple platforms or channels
C
A simulated broadcast
D
A single-camera production
4.
What is the 'control room' in a broadcast facility?
A
The station manager's office
B
The room where security monitors the building
C
The room where equipment is stored
D
The room where directors and technical staff manage the live broadcast
5.
What does 'bumper' refer to in television?
A
A mistake on air
B
A segment that exceeds its time slot
C
A brief transition element, often with graphics and music, used before and after commercial breaks
D
A protective cover for camera equipment
6.
What is 'B-roll'?
A
The credits that roll at the end
B
A backup recording
C
Supplemental footage used to visually support or illustrate what the narrator or speaker is saying
D
The second camera in a studio
7.
What does 'prime time' traditionally refer to?
A
The first hour of broadcasting
B
Morning drive-time radio
C
The evening hours when the largest television audience is available, typically 8-11 PM
D
The time when the best shows premiere
8.
What is a 'teleprompter'?
A
A tool for prompting audience applause
B
A telephone in the studio
C
A timing device for commercials
D
A device that displays scrolling text for a presenter to read while looking at the camera
9.
What does 'uplink' mean in broadcasting?
A
Linking two radio stations
B
Connecting the internet
C
Uploading content to a website
D
Transmitting a signal from a ground station up to a satellite
10.
What is 'syndication' in broadcasting?
A
A network merger
B
The licensing of a program for broadcast by multiple stations or networks
C
A type of broadcast signal
D
A group of criminals in a TV show
11.
What does 'sweeps' refer to in television?
A
Cleaning the studio
B
A type of camera movement
C
Removing old programs from the schedule
D
Specific periods when audience measurement data is collected to set advertising rates
12.
What is a 'sound bite'?
A
A technical audio problem
B
A short, memorable excerpt from a longer interview or speech used in a broadcast
C
A musical jingle
D
A recording of someone eating
13.
What does 'chroma key' refer to?
A
A type of camera lens filter
B
A key used to lock the studio
C
A technique using a colored background (usually green or blue) that is replaced with another image in post-production
D
A color correction tool
14.
What is a 'rundown' in broadcasting?
A
A detailed outline or sequence of segments for a show, listing timing and content
B
A quick rehearsal
C
A summary of ratings
D
A damaged piece of equipment
15.
What does 'wrap' mean at the end of a broadcast production?
A
The signal that shooting or recording is finished for the day
B
Covering equipment with protective material
C
Wrapping up a news story
D
The closing credits

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