Chapter 3 Self-test questions

Ofcom can revoke a TV channel's licence to broadcast if the station breaches the Ofcom Broadcasting Code

True

False

In the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, what is the time denoted by the term 'watershed' as regards the scheduling of TV programmes?.

'the time when most children can be expected to be asleep, which varies according to whether it is a weekday or weekend'.

10pm

'the time, depending on the nature of programming that evening, when most of the audience can be expected to be aged over 16"

9pm

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code says that: "News, in whatever form, must be reported with ……………"
Which one of the following contains the missing words?

'professionalism, transparency and without bias'

'objectivity and presented with appropriate balance'

'due accuracy and presented with due impartiality'

'due care and with attention to alternative viewpoints'

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code says that normally people or organisations who agree to take part in programmes should do so on the basis of '______' consent.,

In the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, it is acceptable for some rules – for example, the rule against programme makers gaining information by deception - to be breached if this is warranted 'in the public interest'. Which one of the following phrases is included in the code's definition of what is 'in the public interest'?

'disclosing an imminent danger to the population'

'exposing misleading claims made by individuals or organisations'

'uncovering deceit or malpractice of any kind'

'revealing improper practices which endanger children'