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1
Which one of these is the responsibility of a promoter working in a large venue?
Setting up lighting
Organising sample clearance
Running dress rehearsals
Securing finance for events
2
Which one of the following is the responsibility of a studio manager?
Booking sessions
Arranging tours
Promoting artists
Scouting for talent
3
What must a freelance or self-employed musician ensure they pay to the government?
Licence fee
Income tax
PRS
National insurance
4
Identify the responsibility of front of house staff if a fire breaks out during a performance.
Transport equipment off of the stage
Raise the alarm
Evacuate building
Liase with band members
5
Who is responsible for taking recording sessions?
The band themselves
Engineer
Sound technician
Studio Manager
6
Which job role involves: sound checking, adjusting sound levels, ensuring microphones work.
Session musician
Studio engineer
Roadie
Producer
7
Which one of the following do broadcasters use to help sell advertising space?
Monitor mixing
Insurance and safety
Demographic targeting
Coding apps
8
What would a performer have to do before being booked to play in the band of a West End Show
Play the show in a touring production
Audition
Meet the producer
Lead a rehearsal
9
Which type of organisation is responsible for moving CDs from the manufacturer to the shops?
Record company
Broadcasting company
Distribution company
Agency
10
Which one of these is not commonly used as a way of funding activities in the music industry?
Merchandise sales
Sponsorship
Ticket sales
Bank loan
11
Why is it important for a venue to have a ticket booking system in place.
To ensure that health & safety regulations are acceptable
To ensure tickets are not oversold
To advise potential audience members on availability
To keep a record of ticket sales income
12
Which one of the following organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?
MU
MPG
APRS
Equity
13
What is a composer advised to obtain before undertaking freelance work in the music industry?
A stylist
Public Liability Insurance
A contract
A licence
14
Which job role is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?
Record producer
Musical director
Recording engineer
Software programmer
15
Identify the organisation that arranges the delivery of CDs to a shop to be sold.
Roadie
Promoter
Distributor
Marketing agent
16
Which one of the following is a trade body?
BBC
EMI
MPG
NI
17
Which one of the following commonly provides services to a composer?
Instrument technician
Lighting hire company
PRS for Music
Roadie
18
Who is responsible for the way an artist looks?
Stylist
Agent
Manager
Producer
19
Which one of the following is a performer advised to do before signing a recording contract?
Take out public liability insurance
Ask manager for guidance
Arrange a tour
Book a recording session
20
Why might a musician invest in equipment for a home studio?
To have fun
To save time moving equipment
To save money on studio fees
To save money on clothes
21
Choose ways in which a musician might select a quality supplier of live sound equipment.
Internet search
Choosing a bright colour
Reviews
Trying out equipment
22
Which of the following is the most likely employment pattern for a manager of a large theatre?
Freelance
Permanent
Volunteer
Short term contract
23
why might you choose to volunteer at a record label when starting out in the music industry.
To network
To gain experience
For fun
To learn about the industry
24
Who organises event security?
Musical director
Backline staff
Artist manager
Venue Manger
25
Identify the job role responsible for the artistic overview of a studio recording session.
Mastering engineer
Session musician
Music Producer
Sound Technician
26
Explain one reason an artist should join PPL.
Legal advice
Support with contracts
To receive royalties
Crowd management
27
What is the responsibility of a sound technician?
To ensure mic and lines work correctly
To gain exposure for the band
To create a professional quality recording
To ensure all instruments are tuned
28
Which is not a responsibility of the sound technician after a gig?
Secure storage of equipment
Return of hired equipment
Paying musicians
De-rigging
29
Identify the job role that: tunes guitars before a performance
Instrument technician
Sound technician
Sound engineer
Guitarist
30
Which one of the following job roles involves securing funding for events?
Venue Manager
Promoter
Broadcaster
Agent
31
Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?
Manager
Roadie
Technician
Lead vocalist
32
Which organisation would a drummer most commonly join?
PRS for Music
BECTU
MU
Equity
33
Identify the working pattern that best suits a band that plays at weddings?
Short-term freelance contract
Part-time contract
Long-term freelance contract
Full-time contract
34
Which of these companies is responsible for branding, advertising and pricing musical products?
Marketing Company
Manufacturing Company
Hire Company
Distributing Company
35
Who is responsible for ensuring that musical scores are ready
Music director
Music engineer
Roadie
Session musician
36
Which one of the following is part of the role of a session musician?
Composes to a brief
Writes music packages
Supervises stage crew
Performs given music
37
How could a union might support a guitar teacher?
Change the strings
Offer advice
Arrange a gig
Book a venue
38
Give one promotional way in which an A&R representative might be encouraged to attend an event.
Free tickets
TV/Radio
Social media
Demo CD
39
Why might a business choose to fund an event?
To help a struggling musician
To develop their knowledge of the music industry
To receive royalties
To advertise the business
40
Give two responsibilities of a music producer
Artistic overview
Writing arrangements
Project management
Liason between creatives
41
6 Identify the job role which: organises security, books events, keeps licensing up to date.
Marketer
Technician
Roadie
Venue Manager
42
Which one of the following is the best example of a large multi-use space?
Club
Pub
Studio
Arena
43
Identify the organisation that produces and licenses the production of printed music
Servicing company
Marketing company
Publishing company
Promotion company
44
Which is the most suitable type of contract for a full-time record shop employee?
Casual
Freelance
Volunteer
Permanant
45
Name the organisation that licenses the use of recorded music played in public.
PRS
PCSA
PPI
PPL