How do commercial and independent radio stations differ from the BBC?
Users have to subscribe to their services
They require users to pay a license fee
They are funded by advertising
Which of the following is a DAB only radio station?
BBC World Service
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 5 Live
Which of these is an example of the 'Zoo' format?
A sports show on BBC Radio 5 Live
A nature documentary on BBC Radio 4
The Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1
Which of these is NOT an example of how the internet has innovated radio?
Listeners can tune in to radio stations via their television set
Listeners can now listen to radio on-demand or download podcasts
Listeners can watch live-action on the internet via studio webcams
Which of these factors is most likely to help you define a radio station’s targeted audience?
The type of music they are playing
The time of day their main shows are broadcast
Whether they have a website or not
What is BBC Radio 1's remit?
To entertain lovers of popular music with a service that celebrates the alternative spirit in popular music from the 1960s to the present day
To be a mixed speech service, offering in-depth news and current affairs and a wide range of other speech output
To entertain and engage a broad range of young listeners with a distinctive mix of contemporary music and speech
How can radio stations allow listeners to participate in radio shows?
Let listeners post questions online for guests being interviewed on the show
Post videos of guests on the station’s website
Stream webcam footage of an interview online
Who regulates the radio industry?
Ofcom
Ofcos
Ogcom