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CTVR 2 Exam 1 Review Questions and
Correct Answers
Nikola Tesla Ans: Invented the Alternating Current (AC current)
for electricity.
Thomas Edison Ans: Invented the light bulb (DC Current). (over
400 patents in an eight year period)
In 1884 who patents the world's first mechanical television system
called the Nipkow Disc Ans: Paul Nipkow
In 1906 who develops the Audion tube for voice transmission with
amplified sound? (broadcasted from the Eiffel Tower in 1908).
Known as the father of American television Ans: Lee de Forest
In 1907, The word "blank" was used in Scientific American Ans:
Television
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Who claimed they received the first SOS from the titanic Ans:
David Sarnoff
The Federal Radio Act of "blank" passed and broadcasting licenses
now required by law Ans: 1912
In 1920, Westinghouse launches "blank" in America, KDKA,
Election Day, 1920 Ans: first radio station
In 1922 "blank" draws first sketch of a television picture tube on
the blackboard of his high school chemistry class Ans: Philo
Farnsworth
In 1939, which company lost the patent appeal and is forced to
license Farnsworth's patents Ans: RCA
In 1951, CBS airs first "blank" broadcast (electro-mechanical)- a
variety show, Premier Ans: color television
In 1954, the first "blank" occurs New Year's Day, 1954, with the
Tournament of Roses Parade Ans: electronic color broadcast
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CTVR 2 Exam 1 Review Questions and
Correct Answers
Nikola Tesla Ans: Invented the Alternating Current (AC current)
for electricity.
Thomas Edison Ans: Invented the light bulb (DC Current). (over
400 patents in an eight year period)
In 1884 who patents the world's first mechanical television system
called the Nipkow Disc Ans: Paul Nipkow
In 1906 who develops the Audion tube for voice transmission with
amplified sound? (broadcasted from the Eiffel Tower in 1908).
Known as the father of American television Ans: Lee de Forest
In 1907, The word "blank" was used in Scientific American Ans:
Television
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Who claimed they received the first SOS from the titanic Ans:
David Sarnoff
The Federal Radio Act of "blank" passed and broadcasting licenses
now required by law Ans: 1912
In 1920, Westinghouse launches "blank" in America, KDKA,
Election Day, 1920 Ans: first radio station
In 1922 "blank" draws first sketch of a television picture tube on
the blackboard of his high school chemistry class Ans: Philo
Farnsworth
In 1939, which company lost the patent appeal and is forced to
license Farnsworth's patents Ans: RCA
In 1951, CBS airs first "blank" broadcast (electro-mechanical)- a
variety show, Premier Ans: color television
In 1954, the first "blank" occurs New Year's Day, 1954, with the
Tournament of Roses Parade Ans: electronic color broadcast
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