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