MASSACHUSETTS 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 THIS 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: 7/2008

MASSACHUSETTS 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.

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.

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A

GUIDE FOR 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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED AND BE SUPPLIED FOR THE

ADMINISTRATION OF THIS EXAM:

· Sony PD170

· JVC KY-19 Cameras

The Control Room is top of the line Globecaster.

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

CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS

ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.

UPDATED: 5-2009