FTMA QUIZ 1

Fiber Cable

A high-speed network cable made of glass or plastic strands that transmits data as light pulses over long distances with minimal signal loss.

BNC Cable

A coaxial cable with a twist-and-lock connector, commonly used to transmit radio frequency signals, audio/video, and legacy network data.

HDMI

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - An all-digital audio/video cable that transmits uncompressed video and multi-channel digital audio from a source to a display over a single cable.

XLR Cable

A three-pin balanced cable commonly used to transmit analog audio signals for microphones, studio equipment, and live sound systems with minimal noise and interference.

IEC Power Connector

A standardized power cable connector (commonly C13/C14) used to deliver main AC power from a wall outlet to computer equipment, monitors, and audio/video gear.

AC/DC Converter Brick

An external power supply that converts high-voltage AC from a wall outlet into low-voltage DC power for devices.

What is Voltage?

The electrical push/pressure that forces electricity to flow through the wire.

What is Wattage?

Wattage is the rate of electrical power used or produced by a device

What is Current?

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amps representing how much electricity moves past a point per second.

What does DC Refer to?

Direct Current, Electric current that flows in a single, constant direction through a circuit, commonly produced by batteries and power adapters.

What does AC refer to?

Alternating Current, an electric current that periodically reverses its direction and magnitude, which is the standard type of electrical power delivered to home and commercial wall outlets.

Why must AC be converted to DC?

Sensitive electronics need a steady, constant voltage to run safely without being fried by AC's constantly shifting voltage and direction.

Video Switcher

A device used to select, mix, and transition between multiple video input sources (like cameras, laptops, or media players) for a live broadcast or recording.

Machine Room

A dedicated controlled facility housing core server, broadcasting, and networking equipment, where signals are routed, processed, and distributed.

CCU Panel

Camera Control Unit, a remote control panel that lets a video engineer adjust camera settings in real-time during a production.

Video Router (Hub)

A central switching system that routes video signals from any connected input source to any selected output destination without re-cabling.

ccu fiber converter

Converts camera signals (video, audio, control) into light data to transmit them over long distances via a fiber optic cable.

Black Magic 4k Camera

A compact digital cinema camera capable of recording high-resolution 4K video, widely used for professional video production and live streaming

Video Router (Hub)

A central device that routes video signals from any input to any output without moving physical cables.

MPS Panel

terminal plate providing access to various audio, video, network, and control connections in a TV studio.

Hyperdeck

A hardware video recorder and player that records high-quality video directly onto SSDs or SD cards for broadcast and post-production.