Skip to content
So, You Have To Make A Podcast?
0 of 15 lessons complete (0%)
Exit Course
Back to lesson
Pre-evaluation Quiz
1.
You realize mid-recording that your camera battery is at 5 percent. What is the best course of action?
1
Pause recording and plug in the camera or swap the battery before it dies
Switch to audio-only recording on your phone as a backup
Keep recording and hope it lasts long enough
Speed up the interview to finish before the battery runs out
2.
You are about to publish your first podcast episode. Which of the following will have the greatest impact on whether someone clicks play?
1
The file format you chose for export
The total length of the episode
Whether you recorded in a professional studio
A clear and compelling episode title and description
3.
If you record your podcast on vacation from a hotel room what is the most important thing to maintain?
1
The exact same camera and lighting setup you use at home
Your publishing schedule so your audience does not lose the listening habit
Complete silence in the recording environment
The same background that appears in your regular episodes
4.
You need to synchronize video from two cameras and audio from a separate recorder. What makes this process possible?
1
Recording everything at the same resolution and sample rate
A common reference point like a clap or slate that creates a matching spike in all recordings
Using the same brand of camera and audio recorder
Starting all devices at exactly the same time with a countdown
5.
You play back your recording and hear a persistent low hum throughout the audio. What is the most likely source?
1
The recording file becoming corrupted during saving
Wind blowing across the microphone
Electrical interference from nearby electronics or power sources
The microphone volume being set too high
6.
Why do experienced podcasters recommend paying special attention to the quality of your first few published episodes?
1
Copyright protections are stronger for content published first
Audio compression algorithms work better on earlier files
Podcast platforms rank shows by the quality of their first episode
New listeners often go back to early episodes and those first impressions determine if they subscribe
7.
What is the typical progression for monetizing a podcast?
1
Charge listeners a subscription fee from the beginning
Build an audience first then attract subscribers then pursue sponsorships and partnerships
Monetization happens automatically once you reach a certain number of episodes
Secure sponsors before launching so you have revenue from the first episode
8.
What is the primary technology that allows podcast listeners to automatically receive new episodes when they are published?
1
Social media algorithms that surface new content to followers
Email newsletters that include download links for each episode
Push notifications sent manually by the podcast creator
An RSS feed that podcast apps check for new content at regular intervals
9.
You want your podcast episodes to have a consistent look and feel across all episodes. What is the most effective way to achieve this?
1
Document your setup including camera position and lighting placement and audio settings and use the same configuration each time
Use the same editing software for every episode
Use automatic settings on your camera so it adjusts itself
Record all episodes on the same day to maintain consistency
10.
You want your podcast to appear on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and Google Podcasts. How many separate files do you need to upload?
1
One file but you must manually submit it to each platform every episode
One file to your hosting platform which distributes to all directories through your RSS feed
No files since each platform records from a live stream
Three separate files one for each platform
11.
Before calling action on your recording you want to verify that everything is ready. Which combination of checks covers the essential areas?
1
Script printed and background decorated and guest seated
Camera turned on and microphone plugged in
Social media post scheduled and episode title decided and recording started
Lighting on the subject and audio levels tested and camera framed and focused and guest comfortable
12.
During recording your guest keeps going off topic and telling long unrelated stories. What is the most professional way to handle this?
1
Interrupt them and ask them to stay on topic
Let them continue since the audience might enjoy the tangent
Stop recording until they are ready to focus
Gently redirect them by acknowledging their point and transitioning back to your next prepared topic
13.
After recording you discover that your guest’s audio is much quieter than yours throughout the episode. When should this have been caught?
1
During the publishing step when the hosting platform normalizes audio
It cannot be caught in advance and can only be fixed in editing
During the pre-recording sound check when both levels should have been tested and balanced
This is normal and expected when using two different microphones
14.
When exporting your finished podcast episode for upload to a hosting platform what should you prioritize?
1
Compressing the file as small as possible to save upload time
Using the export preset recommended for your target platform to optimize file size and quality
Exporting at the highest possible quality regardless of file size
Exporting in as many formats as possible for maximum compatibility
15.
A new podcaster publishes three episodes in the first week then takes a month off before publishing again. What is the most likely consequence for their audience?
1
Listeners will have caught up on old episodes and be eager for the new one
The podcast algorithm will boost the return episode since it has been inactive
There is no consequence since subscribers are notified automatically
Listeners lose the habit of checking for new episodes and audience numbers drop