Question 1

CNN changed the global format to:

Accepted Answer

CNN was the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage, revolutionizing the way news was broadcasted globally.

Question 2

The United Kingdom's major broadcasting network, who has been covering global events for decades is:

Accepted Answer

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the United Kingdom's major broadcasting network, known for covering global events for decades.

Question 3

It was not until the mid-____s that CNN broke even, let alone made a profit.

Accepted Answer

CNN, which was founded in 1980, did not break even until the mid-1980s, several years after its inception.

Question 4

CNN's major competitors are satellite channels

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CNN's major competitors include both satellite and cable news networks. BSkyB (British Sky Broadcasting) and BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) are significant competitors in the news broadcasting space, offering global news coverage that competes with CNN's offerings.

Question 5

CNN World Report offers what unique service?

Accepted Answer

CNN World Report is unique because it serves as an outlet for foreign broadcasters to share their news reports with a global audience, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives and stories to be broadcast internationally.

Question 6

Turner Broadcasting views its success in the first Iraqi war from good relationships garnered from:

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The answer of Turner Broadcasting views its success in the...

Question 7

Because of CNN's success in the niche market of news broadcasting they are bound to be followed by imitators. Which of these networks is NOT a direct imitator of CNN?

Accepted Answer

NATO is not a news network; it is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a political and military alliance. The other options are news broadcasting networks.

Question 8

CNN's reputation has been enhanced by coverage of such stories, all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

CNN is well-known for its groundbreaking coverage of significant global events, including the Tiananmen Square protests, the bombing of the Moscow Parliament, and the 9/11 attacks. However, there is no notable mention of CNN's coverage specifically enhancing its reputation through the coverage of Turkish elections for a secular government, making it the correct choice.

Question 9

As of 2013, over ____ stations representing 150 countries participate in CNN's the World Report.

Accepted Answer

As of 2013, over 350 stations from 150 countries participate in CNN's the World Report, showcasing the network's extensive global reach and participation.

Question 10

The merger with AOL shifted the CNN focus from news to personality based news highlighting such stars as

Accepted Answer

Christiane Amanpour is a prominent journalist associated with CNN, known for her in-depth reporting and interviews, which aligns with the network's focus on personality-driven news following its merger with AOL.

Question 11

Pressure created by the CNN Effect forced US and British Administrations to respond to which international conflict?

Accepted Answer

The CNN Effect refers to the influence of real-time media coverage on the decision-making of governments, particularly in foreign policy. In the case of the Somalia Crisis, extensive media coverage, especially by CNN, of the famine and civil unrest in Somalia during the early 1990s played a significant role in prompting the US and British administrations to intervene in the conflict.

Question 12

_____ is one of Fox New's media personalities.

Accepted Answer

Bill O'Reilly was a prominent media personality on Fox News, hosting "The O'Reilly Factor" until 2017.

Question 13

War coverage was changed when the Pentagon decided to:

Accepted Answer

The Pentagon's decision to embed journalists in combat units during the Iraq War in 2003 marked a significant change in war coverage, allowing for real-time reporting and a closer perspective on military operations.

Question 14

Fox News proudly catering successfully to the __________

Accepted Answer

Fox News is widely recognized for its appeal to a right of center, or conservative, audience.

Question 15

The success of the BBC is due to all but

Accepted Answer

The BBC is primarily funded by the licence fee paid by UK households and does not rely heavily on advertising revenue, making the high price of advertising an incorrect reason for its success.

Question 16

Deutsche Welle, a major online and worldwide radio and television broadcaster, is stationed in:

Accepted Answer

Deutsche Welle is a German public international broadcaster, so it is stationed in Germany.

Question 17

In 2012, a long-time popular _____ television host Jimmy Savile was accused of sexually abusing hundreds of boys and girls during his tenure with the television network.

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Savile was a British television host and media personality who worked for the BBC. After his death, numerous allegations of sexual abuse against children and young people surfaced, leading to widespread public outrage and a reevaluation of his legacy.

Question 18

Caught up in the growing scandal [ sexually abusing hundreds of boys and girls], Mark Thompson (the television network's former director-general) was forced to resign and is now the CEO of which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Mark Thompson, after resigning as the BBC's director-general amid the scandal, became the CEO of The New York Times.

Question 19

Euronews is headquartered in _____ and broadcasts television news in eight languages.

Accepted Answer

Euronews is headquartered in Lyon, France, and it broadcasts television news in multiple languages, catering to a wide European and global audience.

Question 20

Washington's Voice of America [VOA], is prohibited from broadcasting within the United States under the ________ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 prohibits the Voice of America and other U.S. government-funded media outlets from broadcasting within the United States, a regulation intended to protect the American public from domestic propaganda efforts.

Quiz 11: CNN: International Role, Impact, and Global Competitors