Cycle 10 Broadcast Practice Exam

What is the difference between on-demand streaming and linear broadcasting?

On-demand allows user-controlled playback; linear broadcasting follows a fixed schedule. On-demand requires live production; linear is always pre-recorded. On-demand uses a fixed broadcast window; linear is viewer-controlled. On-demand has no ads; linear always includes ads.

Correct Answer:

On-demand allows user-controlled playback; linear broadcasting follows a fixed schedule.

Explanation:

The key idea is timing control. On-demand streaming lets you choose what to watch and when to start, pause, rewind, or resume—content is available from a library and isn’t tied to a broadcast clock. Linear broadcasting follows a fixed schedule, with programs airing at specific times on a channel, so you watch what’s shown at that moment unless you use a recording feature. Other statements aren’t accurate because on-demand content doesn’t require live production and can be pre-recorded; linear content isn’t necessarily always pre-recorded—live programs can be part of a linear schedule; and on-demand isn’t restricted to a fixed window and can include ads or be ad-free depending on the service.

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