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