What is the primary regulatory body overseeing media in Australia?
a) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
b) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
c) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
d) Australian Press Council (APC)
Answer: a) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Which legislation primarily governs media ownership and concentration in Australia?
a) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
b) Telecommunications Act 1997
c) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
d) Competition and Consumer Act 2010
Answer: a) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
What is the purpose of the Australian Press Council?
a) To regulate radio broadcasting standards
b) To regulate print media ethics and standards
c) To oversee internet content regulations
d) To control TV broadcasting licenses
Answer: b) To regulate print media ethics and standards
The ‘two-out-of-three’ rule in media ownership refers to:
a) Ownership of two radio stations out of three in a region
b) Ownership of two television networks out of three in a region
c) Ownership of two newspapers out of three in a region
d) Ownership of two online news portals out of three in a region
Answer: c) Ownership of two newspapers out of three in a region
ACMA stands for:
a) Australian Communications and Media Authority
b) Australian Competition and Media Authority
c) Australian Council for Media Affairs
d) Australian Commission for Media Accessibility
Answer: a) Australian Communications and Media Authority
What does the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 focus on?
a) Regulating content on social media platforms
b) Oversight of telecommunications infrastructure
c) Governing the operations and funding of ABC
d) Regulating content on subscription television
Answer: c) Governing the operations and funding of ABC
The “75% reach rule” in Australian media refers to:
a) Limiting a media company’s audience to 75% of the national population
b) Restricting a media company’s ownership to 75% of television networks
c) Limiting a media company’s coverage to 75% of a geographic area
d) Prohibiting a media company from owning more than 75% of radio stations
Answer: c) Limiting a media company’s coverage to 75% of a geographic area
Which legislation is primarily concerned with regulating online content and social media platforms in Australia?
a) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
b) Telecommunications Act 1997
c) Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
d) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
Answer: c) Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
The ‘One Voice, One Radio’ policy is associated with which aspect of Australian media regulation?
a) Indigenous broadcasting
b) Commercial radio ownership limits
c) Public service broadcasting obligations
d) Community radio licensing
Answer: a) Indigenous broadcasting
Which regulatory body deals with complaints against Australian broadcasters concerning privacy, accuracy, and fairness?
a) Australian Press Council (APC)
b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
c) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
d) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Answer: b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
The ‘No-Disadvantage Test’ is associated with which regulatory process in Australian media?
a) Assessment of media mergers and acquisitions
b) Evaluating compliance with content standards
c) Determining broadcast license fees
d) Assessing internet service provider performance
Answer: a) Assessment of media mergers and acquisitions
What does the ‘Waterfront Test’ refer to in the context of media regulation in Australia?
a) Assessing the efficiency of newsroom operations
b) Assessing the diversity of media content
c) Evaluating the reach of broadcast signals
d) Assessing the impact of foreign ownership on media independence
Answer: d) Assessing the impact of foreign ownership on media independence
The ACMA is responsible for issuing and regulating:
a) Journalistic credentials
b) Broadcasting licenses
c) Print media distribution rights
d) Copyright permissions
Answer: b) Broadcasting licenses
Which legislative provision establishes community television services in Australia?
a) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
b) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
c) Australian Content Standard under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
d) Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Act 2006
Answer: b) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
The ‘Australian Content Standard’ primarily pertains to:
a) Restrictions on foreign ownership of media companies
b) Requirements for Australian content on television and radio
c) Guidelines for online advertising standards
d) Restrictions on political advertising in mainstream media
Answer: b) Requirements for Australian content on television and radio
The ‘Foreign Ownership Restrictions’ in Australian media primarily aim to:
a) Promote diversity of media ownership
b) Limit competition among media corporations
c) Encourage international investment in media companies
d) Restrict the entry of foreign journalists
Answer: a) Promote diversity of media ownership
Which legislation established the framework for digital television broadcasting in Australia?
a) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
b) Telecommunications Act 1997
c) Digital Television Standards Act 2006
d) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
Answer: c) Digital Television Standards Act 2006
The convergence of media refers to:
a) The integration of various media platforms, such as TV, radio, and internet
b) The separation of media conglomerates into distinct entities
c) The collaboration between different media regulatory authorities
d) The transition of traditional media to solely digital formats
Answer: a) The integration of various media platforms, such as TV, radio, and internet
The ‘Critic and Conscience’ clause is associated with:
a) Protection of journalists’ sources
b) Defamation laws in Australia
c) Journalistic freedom and ethics
d) Regulation of political advertising
Answer: c) Journalistic freedom and ethics
Which authority regulates the use of spectrum in broadcasting services in Australia?
a) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
b) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
c) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
d) Australian Press Council (APC)
Answer: a) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
The ‘Broadcasting Services Act 1992’ focuses on:
a) Regulating content on online streaming platforms
b) Overseeing digital broadcasting standards
c) Regulating media ownership and content standards
d) Regulating satellite broadcasting services
Answer: c) Regulating media ownership and content standards
Which aspect does the ‘Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Act 2006’ primarily address?
a) Content standards for subscription television
b) Digital radio broadcasting regulations
c) Relaxation of media ownership restrictions
d) Community radio licensing requirements
Answer: c) Relaxation of media ownership restrictions
The term ‘Public Interest Test’ in media regulation refers to:
a) Assessing the quality of news reporting
b) Evaluating the audience’s interest in media content
c) Assessing the impact of media content on the public
d) Evaluating the commercial viability of media companies
Answer: c) Assessing the impact of media content on the public
Which entity oversees compliance with the ‘Code of Practice’ for broadcasters in Australia?
a) Australian Press Council (APC)
b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
c) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
d) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Answer: b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
The ‘Fairness Doctrine’ primarily focuses on:
a) Providing fair opportunities for political advertising
b) Ensuring fair access to broadcasting licenses
c) Maintaining fair and balanced reporting by broadcasters
d) Ensuring fair competition among media companies
Answer: c) Maintaining fair and balanced reporting by broadcasters
Which legislation introduced the concept of a ‘Community Broadcasting License’?
a) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
b) Broadcasting Services Act 1992
c) Australian Content Standard under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
d) Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Act 2006
Answer: a) Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
The ‘Cross-Media Ownership Rules’ aim to:
a) Prevent media companies from expanding across different platforms
b) Encourage diversity of media ownership across different platforms
c) Limit competition among media companies within the same platform
d) Allow unrestricted ownership of media across all platforms
Answer: b) Encourage diversity of media ownership across different platforms
Which regulatory body is responsible for enforcing rules on political advertising during election campaigns in Australia?
a) Australian Press Council (APC)
b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
c) Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
d) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Answer: c) Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
The ‘Digital Switchover Taskforce’ in Australia was primarily tasked with:
a) Overseeing the transition from analog to digital television
b) Managing digital rights for online content providers
c) Regulating digital content on social media platforms
d) Assessing the digital infrastructure of telecommunications networks
Answer: a) Overseeing the transition from analog to digital television
The ‘Australian Content Quota’ primarily applies to:
a) Limiting the amount of foreign content on radio broadcasts
b) Regulating the number of international news agencies in Australia
c) Mandating a percentage of Australian content on television and radio
d) Regulating the distribution of foreign films in Australian cinemas
Answer: c) Mandating a percentage of Australian content on television and radio
The ‘Convergence Review’ conducted in 2012 in Australia focused on:
a) Reviewing the impact of media convergence on regulatory frameworks
b) Assessing the economic viability of print media
c) Reviewing the impact of foreign ownership on media diversity
d) Assessing the impact of social media on journalism ethics
Answer: a) Reviewing the impact of media convergence on regulatory frameworks
Which entity oversees the compliance of print media with journalistic standards in Australia?
a) Australian Press Council (APC)
b) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
c) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
d) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Answer: a) Australian Press Council (APC)
