Media Management and Production

Audio-video and studio production

74 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2025 · answers and explanations included

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74 of 74 questions
Question 1 of 74Original Question No.: 7Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

The interlaced lines for NTSC colour standard number:

  1. 475
  2. 500
  3. 525
  4. 550
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C. 525

The keyed response is option 3, “525”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 2 of 74Original Question No.: 8Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Modifying a video signal to be received only by the intended receiver is referred to as:

  1. Selective focus
  2. Scrambling
  3. Scooping
  4. Comet - tailing
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B. Scrambling

The keyed response is option 2, “Scrambling”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 3 of 74Original Question No.: 9Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Short phrases of music used as punctuation devices in television broadcasting are called:

  1. Stylised music
  2. Prompters
  3. Stingers
  4. Sound bites
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C. Stingers

The keyed response is option 3, “Stingers”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 4 of 74Original Question No.: 35Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): Radio has emerged as a medium for the youth in India. Reason (R): Radio receiver set is an inexpensive equipment.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is not true
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 5 of 74Original Question No.: 32Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): Non-Linear editing technology has expanded the scope of creating special effects. Reason (R): Special effects always enhance the aesthetic quality of the programme.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 6 of 74Original Question No.: 37Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Identify the correct sequence of the invention of the following recording systems.

  1. Magnetophon, Blattnerphone, Stereo audio recording and Telegraphone
  2. Telegraphone, Blattnerphone, Stereo audio recording and Magnetophone
  3. Blattnerphone, Magnetophone, Telegraphone and Stereo audio recording
  4. Stereo audio recording, Magnetophone, Telegraphone and Blattnerphone
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B. Telegraphone, Blattnerphone, Stereo audio recording and Magnetophone

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Telegraphone, Blattnerphone, Stereo audio recording and Magnetophone. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 7 of 74Original Question No.: 38Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Which of the following sequences is the correct order of persons holding the portfolio of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting?

  1. B.V. Keskar - Vallabh Bhai Patel - B. Gopal Reddy - Mrs. Nandini Satpathy
  2. Vallabh Bhai Patel - B.V. Keskar - B. Gopal Reddy - Mrs. Nandini Satpathy
  3. Mrs. Nandini Satpathy-B.V. Keskar - Vallabh Bhai Patel - B. Gopal Reddy
  4. B. Gopal Reddy- Vallabh Bhai Patel - B.V. Keskar -Mrs. Nandini Satpathy
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B. Vallabh Bhai Patel - B.V. Keskar - B. Gopal Reddy - Mrs. Nandini Satpathy

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Vallabh Bhai Patel - B.V. Keskar - B. Gopal Reddy - Mrs. Nandini Satpathy. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 8 of 74Original Question No.: 48Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Programmes that do not offer easy solutions to social issues will create:

  1. Cultural space
  2. Public debate
  3. Fantasy
  4. Dissonance
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D. Dissonance

The keyed response is option 4, “Dissonance”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 9 of 74Original Question No.: 24Asked in: June 2008 Paper II

Assertion (A): The audio control console is a central co-ordination point for all audio signals in a television programme. It is at the audio console where all sound sources including microphones, tapes, records, sound tracks and film and videotape, are regulated, mixed and sent out to the stations transmitter or to a videotape recorder. Reason (R): Each individual sound source must be controllable by the audio engineer for a proper audio level. Consequently, each sound source which enters the audio board must be regulated by its own separate control.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 10 of 74Original Question No.: 42Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

The correct sequence of production of visual programme follows:

  1. Dailies – Fine cut – Rough cut – Final cut.
  2. Rough cut – Dailies – Fine cut – Final cut.
  3. Final cut – Dailies – Fine cut – Rough cut.
  4. Dailies – Rough cut – Fine cut – Final cut.
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D. Dailies – Rough cut – Fine cut – Final cut.

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Dailies – Rough cut – Fine cut – Final cut.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 11 of 74Original Question No.: 44Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

Which of the following is the correct sequence of television soaps according to their telecast?

  1. Hum Log, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Buniyaad
  2. Hum Log, Buniyaad, Mahabharat, Ramayana
  3. Hum Log, Buniyaad, Ramayana, Mahabharat
  4. Buniyaad, Hum Log, Ramayana, Mahabharat
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C. Hum Log, Buniyaad, Ramayana, Mahabharat

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Hum Log, Buniyaad, Ramayana, Mahabharat. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 12 of 74Original Question No.: 6Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Who wrote “India on Television”?

  1. Vinod Mehta
  2. Nitesh Mehta
  3. Lalit Mehta
  4. Nalin Mehta
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D. Nalin Mehta

The keyed response is option 4, “Nalin Mehta”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 13 of 74Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Which of the following is a popular editing software for film / video?

  1. Quarkxpress
  2. Photoshop
  3. Final cut Pro
  4. Indesign
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C. Final cut Pro

The keyed response is option 3, “Final cut Pro”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 14 of 74Original Question No.: 15Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Which represents the principal light source in television programme production?

  1. Key light
  2. Back light
  3. Fill light
  4. Background light
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A. Key light

The keyed response is option 1, “Key light”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 15 of 74Original Question No.: 47Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

The above paragraph states that:

  1. The longer the day light available the longer a viewer watches television
  2. The shorter the daylight available the shorter a viewer watches television.
  3. The longer the day light available the shorter a viewer watches television.
  4. The television watching does not depend on the length of the day and night.
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C. The longer the day light available the shorter a viewer watches television.

The keyed response is option 3, “The longer the day light available the shorter a viewer watches television.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 16 of 74Original Question No.: 17Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Timeline in non-linear editing is for

  1. sequencing audio tracks
  2. sequencing visuals
  3. keeping control over the length of the video film
  4. sequencing video and audio tracts with effects
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D. sequencing video and audio tracts with effects

The keyed response is option 4, “sequencing video and audio tracts with effects”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 17 of 74Original Question No.: 19Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Which among the following is used for lighting?

  1. F-stop
  2. Clapper Board
  3. Scrim
  4. White balance
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C. Scrim

The keyed response is option 3, “Scrim”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 18 of 74Original Question No.: 35Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Match the following: (a) Photoshop (i) Video editing (b) Final cut pro (ii) Graphic design (c) Quark Xpress (iii) Photo/graphic editing (d) CorelDraw (iv) Print layout Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
  2. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
  3. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
  4. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
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C. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (i) (iv) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 19 of 74Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Ambient light is a

  1. natural light available to shoot
  2. dim-night light available to shoot
  3. back light placed behind the object
  4. background light
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A. natural light available to shoot

The keyed response is option 1, “natural light available to shoot”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 20 of 74Original Question No.: 34Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Assertion (A): Post-modernist trends are blatantly visible in the content and design of Indian newspapers. Reason (R): Because of impact and competition from the medium of television.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 21 of 74Original Question No.: 41Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Find out the correct sequence of Union Ministers of Information and Broadcasting.

  1. Sardar Patel – B.V. Keskar – Indira Gandhi – R.R. Diwakar.
  2. Sardar Patel – B.V. Keskar – R.R. Diwakar – Indira Gandhi.
  3. Indira Gandhi – Sardar Patel – R.R. Diwakar – B.V. Keskar.
  4. B.V. Keskar – R.R. Diwakar – Sardar Patel – Indira Gandhi.
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A. Sardar Patel – B.V. Keskar – Indira Gandhi – R.R. Diwakar.

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Sardar Patel – B.V. Keskar – Indira Gandhi – R.R. Diwakar.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 22 of 74Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Match List – I (Software) with List – II (Function / Work). List – I (Software) List – II (Function/ Work) (a) Frame Maker (i) Video Editing (b) Director (ii) Sound Editing (c) Protool (iii) Technical Writing (d) Final cut Pro (iv) Multimedia Production Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
  2. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
  3. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  4. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
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C. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 23 of 74Original Question No.: 45Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Setting the best colour and density for the printing of each shot in film is known as

  1. colour setting
  2. colour temperature
  3. colour combination
  4. colour timing
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D. colour timing

The keyed response is option 4, “colour timing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 24 of 74Original Question No.: 46Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Separation of a programme signal from the carrier wave is

  1. Modulation
  2. Demodulation
  3. Co-modulation
  4. Clear modulation
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B. Demodulation

The keyed response is option 2, “Demodulation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 25 of 74Original Question No.: 49Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Extra programmes to make the already exiting radio programmes more attractive and interesting are well- known as

  1. add-ons
  2. infusions
  3. go-buttons
  4. frills
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D. frills

The keyed response is option 4, “frills”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 26 of 74Original Question No.: 58Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): Radio is making a comeback as people listen to radio more these days. Reason (R): Only those who drive cars listen to radio.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 27 of 74Original Question No.: 45Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

A panel designed to absorb or reflect sound is identified as

  1. bouncer
  2. level board
  3. battle
  4. blimp
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C. battle

The keyed response is option 3, “battle”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 28 of 74Original Question No.: 28Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Frequency range of FM Broadcast is

  1. 80 MHz – 110 MHz
  2. 88 MHz – 110 MHz
  3. 80 MHz – 108 MHz
  4. 88 MHz – 108 MHz
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D. 88 MHz – 108 MHz

The keyed response is option 4, “88 MHz – 108 MHz”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 29 of 74Original Question No.: 34Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Short wave frequencies are used for radio communication of

  1. Short distance
  2. Long distance
  3. Location specific distance
  4. Specific distance
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B. Long distance

The keyed response is option 2, “Long distance”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 30 of 74Original Question No.: 27Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

‘Television without frontiers’ was the philosophy first encouraged by

  1. China
  2. The Untied States
  3. Canada
  4. The European Union
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D. The European Union

The keyed response is option 4, “The European Union”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 31 of 74Original Question No.: 28Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Broadcasting is a/an ________ activity.

  1. Institutional
  2. Non-political
  3. Dependent
  4. Individual
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A. Institutional

The keyed response is option 1, “Institutional”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 32 of 74Original Question No.: 33Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Because television integrates members of a culture into its dominant value system, it is referred to as

  1. Mythological
  2. Traditional
  3. Determinative
  4. Bardic
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D. Bardic

The keyed response is option 4, “Bardic”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 33 of 74Original Question No.: 64Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Identify the correct chronological sequence of radio stations set up in India:

  1. Delhi, Madras, Calcutta, Tiruchirapalli
  2. Calcutta, Delhi, Tiruchirapalli, Madras
  3. Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Tiruchirapalli
  4. Calcutta, Tiruchirapalli, Delhi, Madras
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C. Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Tiruchirapalli

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Tiruchirapalli. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 34 of 74Original Question No.: 74Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

How are ‘sound bites’ correlated with political campaigns?

  1. Switching parties
  2. Increased campaigns
  3. Bias of media logic
  4. Content division
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B. Increased campaigns

The keyed response is option 2, “Increased campaigns”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 35 of 74Original Question No.: 22Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

The term ‘broadcasting’ was borrowed from

  1. Radio
  2. Television
  3. Agriculture
  4. Banking
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C. Agriculture

The keyed response is option 3, “Agriculture”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 36 of 74Original Question No.: 33Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Composite, component, RGB are forms of

  1. Satellite signals
  2. Video signals
  3. Audio signals
  4. Studio signals
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B. Video signals

The keyed response is option 2, “Video signals”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 37 of 74Original Question No.: 35Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

The broadcast style of writing demands the use of

  1. Golden words
  2. Juicy words
  3. Nickel words
  4. Iron words
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C. Nickel words

The keyed response is option 3, “Nickel words”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 38 of 74Original Question No.: 19Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Audiophile means

  1. Audio recorder
  2. Volume riser
  3. Music buff
  4. Ear Phones
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C. Music buff

The keyed response is option 3, “Music buff”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 39 of 74Original Question No.: 23Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Ambisonics is also known as

  1. Low voice
  2. Microphones
  3. Surround Sound
  4. Surreptitious entry
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C. Surround Sound

The keyed response is option 3, “Surround Sound”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 40 of 74Original Question No.: 24Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

A short form of a TV programme is called as

  1. Portfolio
  2. Proportion
  3. Pictograph
  4. Pod buster
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D. Pod buster

The keyed response is option 4, “Pod buster”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 41 of 74Original Question No.: 32Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

In Radio without lap or pause called

  1. sibilance
  2. segue
  3. simulcart
  4. slip start
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B. segue

The keyed response is option 2, “segue”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 42 of 74Original Question No.: 38Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Three-dimensional area around a microphone from within which sound is transmitted also referred to as

  1. Polar Pattern
  2. Direct pattern
  3. Indirect pattern
  4. Vertical pattern
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A. Polar Pattern

The keyed response is option 1, “Polar Pattern”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 43 of 74Original Question No.: 43Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Velocity microphone referred to as a

  1. Omni directional microphone
  2. Uni-directional microphone
  3. Lapel microphone
  4. Ribbon microphone
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D. Ribbon microphone

The keyed response is option 4, “Ribbon microphone”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 44 of 74Original Question No.: 9Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Structuralism is derived from the works of

  1. Octovia piz
  2. Jurgen Habermes
  3. David Holmes
  4. Ferdinand de Saussure
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D. Ferdinand de Saussure

The keyed response is option 4, “Ferdinand de Saussure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 45 of 74Original Question No.: 17Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Public access broadcasting is part of

  1. Deliberative democracy
  2. Numerical democracy
  3. Mediated democracy
  4. Fragmented democracy
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A. Deliberative democracy

The keyed response is option 1, “Deliberative democracy”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 46 of 74Original Question No.: 32Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

According to some critics, the most potent tool of media imperialism is

  1. Newspaper
  2. Radio
  3. Magazine
  4. Television
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D. Television

The keyed response is option 4, “Television”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 47 of 74Original Question No.: 40Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Which microphone should be used, if message is being recorded on footpath?

  1. Omni-directional
  2. Hyper-cardiod
  3. Cardiod
  4. Condenser
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A. Omni-directional

The keyed response is option 1, “Omni-directional”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 48 of 74Original Question No.: 33Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

What is the ideal distance between the lips and the microphone to record good quality sound?

  1. 03 inches
  2. 04 inches
  3. 05 inches
  4. 06 inches
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D. 06 inches

The keyed response is option 4, “06 inches”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 49 of 74Original Question No.: 73Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

Who widely used the term ‘risk communications’?

  1. Vincent Covello
  2. Richard Peters
  3. David McCallum
  4. William Ruckelshaus
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D. William Ruckelshaus

The keyed response is option 4, “William Ruckelshaus”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 50 of 74Original Question No.: 42Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

The Television without Frontiers Directive was introduced in:

  1. The United States
  2. The European Union
  3. Latin America
  4. Australia
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B. The European Union

The keyed response is option 2, “The European Union”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 51 of 74Original Question No.: 34Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Which one of the following is the free audio editing software?

  1. Audacity
  2. GIMP
  3. Adobe Premiere
  4. Picasa
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A. Audacity

The keyed response is option 1, “Audacity”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 52 of 74Original Question No.: 33Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Who coined the term “Pay Radio”?

  1. Chad Dyner
  2. Walter Benjamin
  3. Hans Magnko Enzensberger
  4. David Pogue
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D. David Pogue

The keyed response is option 4, “David Pogue”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 53 of 74Original Question No.: 44Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

footage is the practice of choosing and naming short segments of video before editing.

  1. Caputre
  2. Logging
  3. Importing
  4. collating
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B. Logging

The keyed response is option 2, “Logging”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 54 of 74Original Question No.: 36Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Where can you view your editing progress in the video software?

  1. Editing effects folder
  2. File Folder
  3. Video Clips
  4. Timeline
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D. Timeline

The keyed response is option 4, “Timeline”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 55 of 74Original Question No.: 41Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

What is the ideal angle for a table top microphone to be placed before the speaker?

  1. 60°
  2. 50°
  3. 70°
  4. 80°
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A. 60°

The keyed response is option 1, “60°”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 56 of 74Original Question No.: 43Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

The present perfect tense used in a broadcast copy creates the phenomenon of

  1. Proximity
  2. Fragmentation
  3. Immediacy
  4. Staleness
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C. Immediacy

The keyed response is option 3, “Immediacy”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 57 of 74Original Question No.: 30Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Grid card is related to:

  1. Broadcast media
  2. Newspapers
  3. Outdoor media
  4. Magazines
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A. Broadcast media

The keyed response is option 1, “Broadcast media”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 58 of 74Original Question No.: 21Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

‘The already said is the still being said’ - This statement is made with reference to the medium of:

  1. Magazines
  2. Newspapers
  3. Folk performance
  4. Television
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D. Television

The keyed response is option 4, “Television”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 59 of 74Original Question No.: 13Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Broadcasting of ‘Swaraj' serial began from:

  1. 14 August 2022
  2. 15 August 2022
  3. 25 August 2022
  4. 26 August 2022
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A. 14 August 2022

The keyed response is option 1, “14 August 2022”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 60 of 74Original Question No.: 15Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

A device for preventing loud audio from exceeding the system's upper limit, by progressively reducing amplification for louder sounds is called:

  1. Neutral density filter
  2. Fader
  3. Limiter
  4. Audio filter
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C. Limiter

The keyed response is option 3, “Limiter”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 61 of 74Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

NBC in New York city established the first regular TV broadcasts in United States in the year:. 1936. 1939. 1945. 1959 (4) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 foe ad A dgad ted saa & arh Bez A A tS aR oes Pata Al Gao GT RGA HI TE 2 whe >

  1. 1936
  2. 1939
  3. 1945. 1959
  4. 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 as 1[Option ID=31021] Question Description: mass_communicaon_and_joul_mass communicaion and joul_set 1_english_q31 2[Option ID=31022] 3[Option ID=31023] 4[Option ID=31024]
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B. 1939

The keyed response is option 2, “1939”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 62 of 74Original Question No.: 34Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Human ear is most sensitive to noise in the frequency range:

  1. 100 — 500 Hz
  2. 20-20 KHz
  3. 13 - 16 KHz
  4. 10-12 KHz
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B. 20-20 KHz

The keyed response is option 2, “20-20 KHz”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 63 of 74Original Question No.: 35Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

"World Radio Day' is celebrated on:

  1. 13 March
  2. 13% February
  3. 23" April
  4. 234 June
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B. 13% February

The keyed response is option 2, “13% February”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 64 of 74Original Question No.: 73Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Video production equipments A. Dolly B. Audio Mixer C. Group Shot D. Boom Pole E. Voice over Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B, C only
  2. A, B, D only
  3. B, C, E only
  4. C, D, E only
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B. A, B, D only

The keyed response is option 2, “A, B, D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 65 of 74Original Question No.: 86Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The two main types of modulation of radio signals are called Amplitude Modulation and Frequency Modulation. Reason (R): Modulation is a system designed to decrease the frequency of signals. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
  4. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
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C. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 66 of 74Original Question No.: 2Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

State Funding of recognized Political parties through free use of the state-owned Television and radio was introduced in the year

  1. 1977
  2. 1979
  3. 1984
  4. 1998
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D. 1998

The keyed response is option 4, “1998”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 67 of 74Original Question No.: 10Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Dialogue capability through the video chat in Snapchat was added on

  1. 1 May 2014
  2. 1 June 2015
  3. 1 May 2015
  4. 1 May 2016
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A. 1 May 2014

The keyed response is option 1, “1 May 2014”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 68 of 74Original Question No.: 16Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

What is the duration of daily Capsule based program ‘Azadi ka Safar Akash Vani ka Saath

  1. 5 Minutes
  2. 10 Minutes
  3. 15 Minutes
  4. 20 Minutes
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A. 5 Minutes

The keyed response is option 1, “5 Minutes”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 69 of 74Original Question No.: 32Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

When was ‘Krishi Darshan' Program launched on television for the first time?

  1. 1950
  2. 1965
  3. 1967
  4. 1968
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C. 1967

The keyed response is option 3, “1967”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 70 of 74Original Question No.: 57Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which are the external communication medium? A. Direct Mail B. Notices C. Video D. E-Mail E. Letters Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below

  1. A,B and C Only
  2. B, D and E Only
  3. A, C and E Only
  4. B, Cand D Only
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C. A, C and E Only

The keyed response is option 3, “A, C and E Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 71 of 74Original Question No.: 73Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Match List | with List II List -| List — 1 Books Writer A. Empire and Communication |. Neil Postman B. Amus: ng ourselves to death Public discourse in the age of show business. |I]. Nalin Mehta C. Understanding Media: The Extension of Man Ill. Marshall Mcluhan D. India on Television IV. Harold Innis Chose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A-IV,B-1,C-Ill,D-
  2. A-IV,B-I, C-Il, D-Il
  3. A-1,B-IV,C-ll,D-Il
  4. A-1|,B-IV,C-Ill, D-Ill
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A. A-IV,B-1,C-Ill,D-

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-IV,B-1,C-Ill,D-. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 72 of 74Original Question No.: 1Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Arrange the video editing software in chronological order of their development/launch beginning from the first: A. Adobe Premier Pro B. Final Cut Pro C. Pinnacle Studio D. Avid Media Composure E. Blender Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. C, D, B, A, E
  2. .D,E;.B,A, €
  3. D,E,C,B,A
  4. B,C,D,A,E
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C. D,E,C,B,A

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: D,E,C,B,A. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 73 of 74Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I LIST-I Authors Works A.| Ferguson Marjorie I. | Media, Gender and Identity B.| Farnsworth Philo T IL. | The limits of interpretation C.| Eco Umberto Ill.| Image dissector D.| Gauntlett David IV.| The Cult of Femininity Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  4. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I. Reconstruct the dates or associations in audio-video and studio production before comparing the four sequences.

Question 74 of 74Original Question No.: 71Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

‘ Who was the founder of Netflix?

  1. Nori O Ohga and Allan Turing
  2. Michael Markkula and Allan McLean
  3. Steve Woznaik and David Randolph
  4. Reed Hastings and Mare Randolph
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D. Reed Hastings and Mare Randolph

The keyed response is option 4, “Reed Hastings and Mare Randolph”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this audio-video and studio production question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; December 2009 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; September 2013 Paper II; December 2014 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
  2. Pringle, Peter K., and Michael F. Starr. Electronic Media Management. 5th ed.
  3. Vizjak, Andrej, and Max Ringlstetter, editors. Media Management: Leveraging Content for Profitable Growth.
  4. Alexander, Alison, et al., editors. Media Economics: Theory and Practice. 3rd ed.
  5. Thompson, Roy, and Christopher J. Bowen. Grammar of the Edit. 2nd ed.
  6. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.