Lesson 1
Learning Events 1 and 2
PRACTICE EXERCISE
1.
What does helical scan mean?
a.
In a zig-zag pattern
b.
In a spiral formation
c.
In a straight line
d.
Using a vacuum capstan
2.
What type of wraps are used in single head recorders?
a.
Alpha, Beta, Omega
b.
Alpha, Beta, and VHS
c.
VHS, Beta
d.
Alpha and Omega
3.
What must be used in single-head format to allow the break in information to be
tolerated?
a.
A line amplifier
b.
A time base corrector
c.
A processing amplifier
d.
An amplitude suppressor
4.
What type of wrap is used for the 3/4-inch, Beta and VHS systems of tape
transport?
a.
Alpha wrap
b.
Beta wrap
c.
Omega wrap
d.
U-load wrap
5.
On a dual head recorder, how often is a head in contact with the tape?
a.
Continuously
b.
Intermittently
c.
At 30 millisecond intervals
d.
At 60 millisecond intervals
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