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