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	Despite the fact that the FCC set a standard for television in 1941, in 1945 there were only six television licensees on the air. Why was this?   Television required a larger buildings with more equipment There were not enough people with technical knowledge The audience did not own televisions. All of the above.

	Why did the FCC issue a license freeze in 1948?   Reconsider cable television licensing To reorganize the structure of the FCC itself. Reconsider television licensing. Reconsider radio licensing All of the above

	Cable television started:   1955 in Dallas Early 1960s In the late 1980s During the 1948 freeze In the early 1970s

	What happened when the FCC set a standard for color television?   The FCC failed to set a stand and allowed the RCA to create color television after a lawsuit. The FCC did not choose a standard. Stations just started using the technology. The FCC chose a color standard when television was created but it was not possible until 16 years later. The FCC chose the CBS standard then changed to the one sponsored by RCA.

	Referring to the standard for television, what did unhappy engineers say NTSC stood for?   Never Too Soon to Change Now Time Still Color Never Twice the Same Color None of the above Nope, This Set is Crud

	What was the purpose of the 1962 All-channel Receiver Law?   Help VHF Create stereo television Create color television Help cable television. Help UHF

	What was blacklisted in the 1950s?   Television manufacturers from other countries. People suspected of being Communists. References to certain films on television. A list of up to 43 words deemed inappropriate. Music from Black artists.

	What is a "clearance?"   Local station agrees to carry a network program. A local station refuses to carry a network program. A network agrees to allow a local station to carry a program. A local station carries a network advertisement. A network agrees to allow a local station to become an affiliate.

	What does the Corporation for Public Broadcasting do?   Lobbies Congress for Education All of the above Own and manage PBS Support producers and stations Own and manage NPR

	In 1984, the "rule of sevens" was changed to 12. What did this rule regulate?   Media ownership Minority ownership Interference Offensive behavior International ownership

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