1.
"Audio Description" is essentially derived from the stage directions within a screenplay for film or television.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
A script may be consulted by an audio describer to determine accurate terms for people, places, and things, but stage directions are grossly inadequate and inappropriate for use as "Audio Description."
2.
There are national standards and guidelines available to help assess the quality of any "Video Description".
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Standards for "Audio Description" have been published by www.AudioDescriptionCoalition.org, and guidelines for "Video Description" have been published by AFB/DCMP.
3.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission required major broadcast and cable TV networks to provide some video description in 2002.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The mandate was eliminated by a federal appellate court the same year; the U.S. Congress restored the mandate in 2010.
4.
The U.K. provides video description in movie cinemas much more frequently than is provided in the U.S.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
According to the BBC, about 60% of movies displayed in cinemas offer video description.
5.
Some cruise ships offer audio description for their attractions on board.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Audio description of the ship's appearance, live shows, and on board movies has been provided by more than one cruise line.
6.
There are many blind audio describers working in the field.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
A person without sight would be unable to describe what is seen and thus could not effectively work as an audio describer; blind experts in the field do work as quality assurance Specialists, voice over artists, and audio engineers.
7.
Audio Description was provided for the Presidential Inauguration in the U.S. in 2009.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Audio description of the event was provided via a secondary audio channel as part of television broadcasts.
8.
If a British audio describer says "She puts nappies in the boot", what is being described?
Correct Answer
D. A woman places baby diapers into the trunk of a car.
Explanation
Dialects and common terminology that vary by region must be considered by audio describers.
9.
Who is the intended audience for video description?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above and anyone who cannot or does not wish to view a screen while enjoying media.
Explanation
Audio description was originally created as a reasonable accommodation for those with vision loss, but is now found to be useful for a variety of people.
10.
How many Americans with vision loss benefit from audio description?
Correct Answer
B. Twenty million
Explanation
According to the American Foundation for the blind, about twenty million people with vision loss benefit from audio description.
11.
"Video Description" aims to help blind consumers understand what characters in a film or TV program are thinking.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Video description only provides an understanding of what is visually presented on the screen; character's thoughts are not seen and thus are not described.
12.
"Descriptive Narration" is essentially different from "Audio Description".
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Many synonymous terms exist for "Audio Description."
13.
In American movie cinemas, when consumers use an earpiece or headset to receive video description, what do they normally hear in the headset?
Correct Answer
B. The audio description voice only.
Explanation
The consumer must hear the movie sound track through the main theater speakers, the same way others hear the movie.
14.
Video described media is enjoyed by anyone who cannot or does not wish to watch a screen while hearing an entertainment product, e.g. long haul truckers, security guards, housekeepers.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Video described media is enjoyed by anyone who cannot or does not wish to watch a screen while hearing an entertainment product, e.g. long haul truckers, security guards, housekeepers.