Digital Distribution Test - Fri May 27
Have some fun with this super trivia quiz on Digital Photography.
- 1.
What 3 major players got their start in the 1890s while the phonograph was still young?
- A.
Warner
- B.
Victor
- C.
Columbia
- D.
Paramount
- E.
His Masters Voice (HMV)
Correct Answer(s)
B. Victor
C. Columbia
E. His Masters Voice (HMV) -
- 2.
Emile Berliner collaborated with ________ to make improvements on the graphophone.
Correct Answer(s)
Eldridge Johnson - 3.
What years did Radio Broadcasting begin in the US?
- A.
1920
- B.
1932
- C.
1922
- D.
1930
Correct Answer
C. 1922 -
- 4.
What did studios introduce to try and lure customers back from radio to buying music?
Correct Answer
electrical recording - 5.
What was the name of the company/offices opened in London by Emile Berliner and Eldridge Johnson?
Correct Answer
HMV
his masters voice - 6.
Movies switched from playing over the movie to _______ put on the edge of the film.
Correct Answer
soundtrack - 7.
During WW2 the military sponsored the production of what?
- A.
Cassette
- B.
8-Tracks
- C.
C-Discs
- D.
V-Discs
Correct Answer
D. V-Discs -
- 8.
What were some benefits of the V-Disc?
- A.
Small
- B.
16", easily packaged
- C.
Holds 10 minutes
- D.
Holds 15 minutes
- E.
Can be shipped overseas
Correct Answer(s)
B. 16", easily packaged
D. Holds 15 minutes
E. Can be shipped overseas -
- 9.
Movies began putting what on the edge of the film rather than playing seperately.
Correct Answer(s)
soundtrack - 10.
Fred Waring filed suit against broadcasting companies to pay out royalties to the ARTISTS rather than solely the copyright holder.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
AEG & I.G Forben (Germans) improved what technology that was released by allies becoming the basis of studio tape recorders?
Correct Answer
magnetic tape recorder - 12.
High Fidelity (HD) Discs were manufactures in the late 30s and sold by who post WW2.
- A.
Decca
- B.
Victor
- C.
Warner
- D.
Phillips
Correct Answer
A. Decca -
- 13.
LPs were not commercially released forcing the consumer to buy the whole album rather than a single.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
45s were not released forcing the consumer to buy an LP for one song.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who introduced the 45-rpm disc and LP (long playnig) disc?
- A.
Parlophone
- B.
Victor
- C.
Atlantic
- D.
Columbia
Correct Answer(s)
B. Victor
D. Columbia -
- 15.
What was developed to create be a sound of the "illusion of reality"?
- A.
Monophonic (1-channel)
- B.
Stereophonic (2-channel)
- C.
Headphonic
- D.
Stereomono
Correct Answer
B. Stereophonic (2-channel) -
- 16.
Introduced the cassette in 1962
Correct Answer
phillips - 17.
By the end of the 60s battery operated portables were the best selling form of tape recorder.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
What began with the commercialization of the transistor?
Correct Answer
portability - 19.
The commercialization of the transistor.
- A.
Replaced the vacuum tube
- B.
All of these options
- C.
Used large batteries
- D.
Typically used to record off the radio
Correct Answer
B. All of these options -
- 20.
In 1965, Ford released what?
- A.
LP players in their vehicles
- B.
Cassette players in their vehicles
- C.
8-track players in their vehicles
- D.
Ford Pinto
Correct Answer
C. 8-track players in their vehicles -
- 21.
Select all that apply to The Walkman.
- A.
Released in 1979
- B.
Headphones made it popular
- C.
Originally called "Soundbabout"
- D.
Combined High Fidelity & Portability
- E.
Was able to play cassettes
- F.
1981 - Walkman II (cheaper, smaller, headphones)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Released in 1979
C. Originally called "Soundbabout"
D. Combined High Fidelity & Portability
F. 1981 - Walkman II (cheaper, smaller, headphones) -
- 22.
Reel-to-reel tapes were outsold by what, resulting in an expensive loss for the recording industry.
Correct Answer(s)
LPs - 23.
Studios re-equipped with what kind of tape-recorder?
Correct Answer(s)
multi-track - 24.
The combination of HD (High Fidelity), the booming economy, and rock music stimulated a huge growth for the record an electronic industry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 25.
What does DVD stand for?
Correct Answer
digital versatile disc - 26.
What year was the CD introduced to the public?
- A.
1972
- B.
1970
- C.
1982
- D.
1980
Correct Answer
C. 1982 -
- 27.
By 1988, LPs sales were higher than the CD.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 28.
In 1989, DAT (Digital Audio Tape) was introduced by?
- A.
Phillips
- B.
Sony
- C.
RCA
- D.
Apple
Correct Answer
B. Sony -
- 29.
Under pressure from the recording industry the DAT hardware manufacturers agreed to install SMCS in all equipment to prevent digital copying. What does SMCS stand for?
Correct Answer
serial copy management system - 30.
Select all that apply to the CD-I.
- A.
Stands for CD Interactive
- B.
Read only memory
- C.
Based off the CD-ROM
- D.
Stores & Reads information
- E.
Can only play audio
- F.
Can play audio discs and films, computer games, and illustrated encyclopedias
Correct Answer(s)
A. Stands for CD Interactive
C. Based off the CD-ROM
D. Stores & Reads information
F. Can play audio discs and films, computer games, and illustrated encyclopedias -
- 31.
In 1992, Phillips introduced the DCC which was compatible with the magnetic audio cassette. DCC stands for?
Correct Answer(s)
digital compact cassette - 32.
In 1996, the first DVD (digital Versatile Disc) was shown at what show in Las Vegas?
Correct Answer(s)
consumer electronics show - 33.
In 1999, Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) specification published, aiming to provide a legal alternative to pirate music.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
A company that rents space in a retail store (kiosk, table, etc.), and split the revenue with the host retailer is called?
Correct Answer
rack jobber - 35.
Who developed multi-track recording?
Correct Answer
Les Paul - 36.
Rack Jobbers, and One-stops, can be considered as middlemen between large distributors and retailers. They are called what?
Correct Answer
sub distributors - 37.
Smaller retailers who weren't buying in large numbers. I.e. Mom-and-pop stores, Jukebox stores.
- A.
One-stops
- B.
Rack Jobbers
- C.
Distributors
- D.
Sub Distributors
Correct Answer
A. One-stops -
- 38.
The overstock sent to a retailer who than offers is at a discount price is called?
Correct Answer
cutouts - 39.
Indie Distributors account for what percent of industry sales in Canada?
- A.
20%
- B.
15-17%
- C.
10-12%
- D.
35%
Correct Answer
C. 10-12% -
- 40.
The goal of traditional record distribution and retailing is the same: to sell and to increase the group's visibility and popularity by convincing stores to stock and promote its recordings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 41.
Who links a record label or independent artist to the consumers?
Correct Answer
music distributor - 42.
What does DRM stand for?
Correct Answer
digital rights management - 43.
Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. Select all that pertain to the case.
- A.
Recording an individual tv show is copyright infingement
- B.
Established time-shifting does not infringe on copyright
- C.
Manufacturers of recording devices cannot be held liable
- D.
Proved beneficial for the movie industry
Correct Answer(s)
B. Established time-shifting does not infringe on copyright
C. Manufacturers of recording devices cannot be held liable
D. Proved beneficial for the movie industry -
- 44.
The term for access control technologies are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals to limit the use of digital content and devices.
- A.
Digital Recording Manufacturer
- B.
Detailed Rights Music
- C.
Digital Rights Management
- D.
Down Right Moron
Correct Answer
C. Digital Rights Management -
- 45.
What is is called when the information is visible in the picture or video; yet invisible auditably and used to prevent copying digital media?
Correct Answer
digital watermarking
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