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A Level Sociology questions about media and social policy
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1
Ofcom's code of conduct suggests that what material should never be shown on mainstream TV?
Sexual content
Cannibalism
Material equivalent R18
Exorcisms
2
Which government act resulted in films being given BBFC age certificates?
TV and Film Guidance Act (1986)
Video Recordings (Labelling) Act (1985)
Video Censorship Act (1986)
Video Certifications Act (1987)
3
When was the Obscene Publications Act first passed?
1959
1972
1983
1991
4
Which of the following would Ofcom forbid?
A child winning an all inclusive holiday on a gameshow
A child winning a sports car on a gameshow
A child winning a laptop on a gameshow
A child winning a day out at a football match on a gameshow
5
What starts at 21:00 on UK TV to ensure minors do not view adult content?
The waterworks
The waterwatch
The garden shed
The watershed
6
An official request to news editors not to publish items on specified subjects is known as?
A DSMA-Notice?
A DMS Notice
A D-Notice
A DA-Notice
7
Which of the following is NOT a UK government funded online safety scheme?
Internet Safety Strategy
Net Wise
Safety Net
Get Safe Online
8
What is the name of the communications regulator in the UK?
Ofqual
Comof
Ofcom
Cofcom
9
The government has ensured broadband (24Mbps or more) coverage for what percentage of UK?
100%
95%
85%
90%
10
A policy that aims to maintain market competition by regulating anticompetitive company conduct
Press complaints commission
Monopolies and mergers rules
Self regulation and codes of conduct
The watershed
11
Who argued that governments do not control media companies as regulatory favours are the norm?
Tunstall and Palmer
Owen and Best
Scott and Lewis
Tonglin and Plimsol
12
What report did Ofcom produce in 2017 looking at children's use of the media?
Age &and attitudes towards media usage
The children are the future
Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report
New media and children
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What is the VSC?
Virtual Standards Certification Board
Video Selection Council
Video Standards Council
Video Safety Council
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What time does the watershed finish?
06:00
04:30
05:00
05:30
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What does the BBFC stand for?
British Board of Film Censorship
British Bureaucracy of Film Censorship
Broad Basis Film Clarification
British Board of Film Classification
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The PEGI rating system is administered by the VSC. What does it regulate?
Youtube
Mobile phones
Video games
Streaming
