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Television Production NOCTI EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: When positioning a ladder in the studio, a worker should position it - ANSWER-A.
close enough to the lights so it is not necessary to lean over
QUESTION: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines say
that when standing on a ladder - ANSWER-C. do not stand on the top step
When setting up and adjusting lights, a worker should: - ANSWER-A. Turn off lights before
plugging them in
QUESTION: When changing a lamp in a light, - ANSWER-A. Do not touch the lamp with
unprotected fingers
QUESTION: When plugging in or unplugging a light in the studio, - ANSWER-B. turn off the
circuit breaker
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QUESTION: When working on a ladder in a studio, a worker should position the ladder by, -
ANSWER-D. having someone steady the ladder by holding it securely
QUESTION: 7. When setting up an editing station, proper ergonomics should be considered in
order to minimize - ANSWER-B. repetitive stress damage
QUESTION: 8. When using a stepladder, the worker is required to - ANSWER-fully open the
ladder and lock the braces
QUESTION: 9. When setting up an event, all cables should be - ANSWER-B. taped down to the
floor in all walking path areas
QUESTION: 10. If a fire alarm sounds, workers should - ANSWER-D. walk in an orderly fashion to
the fire exit
QUESTION: 11. If a person's clothing catches fire, the best thing to use for putting out the fire is
- ANSWER-B. a fire blanket
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QUESTION: 12. If a light catches on fire, the best thing to use to put it out is - ANSWER-D. a fire
extinguisher
QUESTION: 13. When lifting heavy equipment, a worker should - ANSWER-C. keep the back
straight, bend the knees, and lift slowly, pushing up with the legs
QUESTION: 14. When shooting on location, to make sure the lights have cooled the operator
should - ANSWER-C. put them away last to give them time to cool off
QUESTION: 15. A common entry-level position in the television production is a/an - ANSWER-A.
production assistant
QUESTION: 16. The person who is responsible for the creative aspects of the production, and
who coordinates technical and non- technical production elements, is called the, - ANSWER-A.
director
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QUESTION: 17. Who of the following production personnel performs in front of the camera? -
ANSWER-B. talent
QUESTION: 18. Who of the following personnel operates the switcher during a studio
production? - ANSWER-A. technical director
QUESTION: 19. Who of the following operates the record/playback machines during the -
ANSWER-D. videotape operator
QUESTION: Arbitron provides radio stations, and Nielsen provides TV stations with - ANSWER-C.
ratings
QUESTION: It is better to _________ in a production estimate - ANSWER-include director and
creative fees
QUESTION: 21. Audience research based on age, gender, marital status, income, and other
variables is called - ANSWER-C. demographics
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Television Production NOCTI EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: When positioning a ladder in the studio, a worker should position it - ANSWER-A.
close enough to the lights so it is not necessary to lean over
QUESTION: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines say
that when standing on a ladder - ANSWER-C. do not stand on the top step
When setting up and adjusting lights, a worker should: - ANSWER-A. Turn off lights before
plugging them in
QUESTION: When changing a lamp in a light, - ANSWER-A. Do not touch the lamp with
unprotected fingers
QUESTION: When plugging in or unplugging a light in the studio, - ANSWER-B. turn off the
circuit breaker
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, Page 2 of 53
QUESTION: When working on a ladder in a studio, a worker should position the ladder by, -
ANSWER-D. having someone steady the ladder by holding it securely
QUESTION: 7. When setting up an editing station, proper ergonomics should be considered in
order to minimize - ANSWER-B. repetitive stress damage
QUESTION: 8. When using a stepladder, the worker is required to - ANSWER-fully open the
ladder and lock the braces
QUESTION: 9. When setting up an event, all cables should be - ANSWER-B. taped down to the
floor in all walking path areas
QUESTION: 10. If a fire alarm sounds, workers should - ANSWER-D. walk in an orderly fashion to
the fire exit
QUESTION: 11. If a person's clothing catches fire, the best thing to use for putting out the fire is
- ANSWER-B. a fire blanket
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QUESTION: 12. If a light catches on fire, the best thing to use to put it out is - ANSWER-D. a fire
extinguisher
QUESTION: 13. When lifting heavy equipment, a worker should - ANSWER-C. keep the back
straight, bend the knees, and lift slowly, pushing up with the legs
QUESTION: 14. When shooting on location, to make sure the lights have cooled the operator
should - ANSWER-C. put them away last to give them time to cool off
QUESTION: 15. A common entry-level position in the television production is a/an - ANSWER-A.
production assistant
QUESTION: 16. The person who is responsible for the creative aspects of the production, and
who coordinates technical and non- technical production elements, is called the, - ANSWER-A.
director
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QUESTION: 17. Who of the following production personnel performs in front of the camera? -
ANSWER-B. talent
QUESTION: 18. Who of the following personnel operates the switcher during a studio
production? - ANSWER-A. technical director
QUESTION: 19. Who of the following operates the record/playback machines during the -
ANSWER-D. videotape operator
QUESTION: Arbitron provides radio stations, and Nielsen provides TV stations with - ANSWER-C.
ratings
QUESTION: It is better to _________ in a production estimate - ANSWER-include director and
creative fees
QUESTION: 21. Audience research based on age, gender, marital status, income, and other
variables is called - ANSWER-C. demographics
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