RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTIN

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #29 – RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

5 % Video Fundamentals

15 % Preproduction

35 % Production

15% Postproduction

5 % Health and Safety

5 % Related Mathematics

5 % Video Technology

5 % Digital

10 % Video Organization and Management

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.

*You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks/ for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

The Media of Mass Communication

by John Vivian

Video Basics 4

by Herb Zettl

Production Safety for film, and Television

by Robin Small

Television Production

by Phillip Harris

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #29 – RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

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The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:

The area of the videotape used for recording the synchronization information is called a(n):

a. audio track.

b. video track.

c. analog VTR system.

* d. control track .

What are tiny connector used for some consumer audio equipment?

a. jack

b. XLR

* c. mini plug

d. RCA phono plug

* indicates correct answer

THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.

UPDATED: 11/2007

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #29 RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

PERFORMANCE EXAM

TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

17% EDITING

Edit and assemble a one minute video using multiple audio, video, and graphic tracks. A working knowledge of Final Cut Pro Studio is required.

34% CAMERAS

Identify the components of cameras, including the lens and the rules of composition.

6% VTR

Identify the components and proper use of VTR equipment.

12% MIXERS/AUDIO/MICROPHONES

Identify and set-up audio for a studio shoot. Properly use audio mixers in the control room.

14% CONTROL ROOM

Set up the control room for a studio shoot.

17% LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Identify, assemble, and use brand-specific ENG lighting.

CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FINAL CUT PRO STUDIO FOR THE EDITING PORTIONS OF THE EXAM.