wjcu test

a wjcu host has a gig on the side and encourages listeners to come to her next event at the beachland. this is an example of…(?)

plugola

what does eas stand for?

emergency alert system

where is the wjcu public file officially maintained?

on the fcc’s website

which document cannot be found in the wjcu public file?

program schedule

what does NOT happen when an eas message is received by wjcu?

the station operator must manually begin the alert by pushing the ‘run’ button

what is NOT true about wjcu’s phone policy?

live calls may be aired on the heights

what is one of the primary responsibilities of the program director?

assure that all prerecorded and automated programming is available for airplay

which is an example of a proper backsell?

that was the black keys with ‘gold on the ceiling’

who handles selection of psas and the recording of community announcements?

production director

what should the operator NOT do if the fcc inspector makes an official visit?

plead the fifth and tell them to make an appointment with the gm

who is responsible for maintaining the broadcast console and simian computers?

studio technician

who must legally sign in and out of the station log?

the operator on duty (the person behind the board)

which of the following is a valid fm frequency?

92.1

which of the following is wjcu’s legal id?

wjcu, university heights

which of the following is a true engineering emergency?

smoke is coming out of the audio console

what is the transmitter ‘output power’ for wjcu?

2350 watts

the licensee of wjcu is … (?)

john carroll university

is it ok to make a copy of a song in the wjcu music library on your flash drive?

no

is getting drunk before your airshift is ok as long as you won’t be behind the board?

no

when doing a giveaway, is it ok to announce what the tickets would normally cost?

yes

is it ok to remove songs labeled ‘new’ from the heights playlist?

no

does the antenna on top of the clock tower converts wjcu’s audio signal to an rf signal?

no

is it ok to tell your listeners to go to a concert as long as you don’t give them the exact address of the venue?

no

is it ok to call the studio technician in the middle of the night if there’s a true engineering emergency at the station?

yes

is it true that the heights music director adds single tracks to the library, while the genre music director adds full albums?

yes

how does radio work?

content is created, processor compresses the audio signal, transmitter converts the audio signal to an RF signal, antenna takes RF signal and broadcasts it at a specific frequency, receiver tuned to station receives signal

what is am radio?

amplitude modulation: further reach, lower quality

what is fm radio?

frequency modulation: shorter reach, better quality

what is the difference between commercial and non commercial radio?

commercial radio is business driven and makes revenue from selling ads, while non commercial are usually community broadcasters that are founded by listeners, non profits, and underwriters

what is block programming?

having different genres in different scheduled blocks

what is hybrid programming?

a combination of block and format programming

• wjcu is a hybrid program

what frequencies do non commercial radio stations use?

between 88.1 and 91.9

• are usually at each odd tenth

how many units of power does wjcu use?

88.7 MHz/ 2500 watts

what is wjcu’s mission?

curriculum, community, university

what is the fcc?

federal communications commission: a government agency that regulates communication over TV, radio, and the internet

what kind of fcc license does wjcu hold?

non- commercial educational

what is a legal id and when should it be broadcast?

a station’s call letters plus its city of license, must be broadcast between :55 and :05 every hour

what is a normal transmitter reading?

23.5- 24.5

what events are eas used for?

to effectively and quickly communicate about emergencies, such as; amber alerts, tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, national emergencies

which is NOT an example of a call to action?

talking about an upcoming concert

when are guests permitted in the studio?

between 6am and 9pm

what is AAA?

adult album alternative

which of the following is NOT a wjcu programming element?

mic breaks

can community announcements promote jcu events?

yes

what does fsn stand for?

feature story news

which is NOT a responsibility of the music department?

creating engaging jingles/sweepers

what are the main roles in the live broadcast in the sports department?

play-by-play/main announcer, color analyst, producer

what is the primary objective of the news department?

provide interesting, relevant news programming that concerns the local community

• also the weather

what is NOT a job of the production and public affairs department?

keep track of everyone who uses the production studio

what department is in charge of organizing giveaways and on/off campus events?

promotions and events department

what does the web and social media department do?

maintain wjcu’s online presence, updates the website on a regular basis, and produce all of the station’s art and graphics

does the general manager coordinate the station timetable?

no

does the operations director serve as a spokesperson to the public and an ombudsman for station staff?

yes

which of the following is NOT the job of the program director?

establishing policies and guidelines for station activities

what is the difference between the studio technician and the chief engineer?

both are on call for on-air engineering emergencies, but the chief engineer is the backup to the studio technician