In 1999 the FCC Adopted a New Procedure for Awarding

question 6

Multiple Choice

In 1999 the FCC adopted a new procedure for awarding broadcast licenses when two or more qualified applicants are vying for the same commercial frequency.That procedure is

• A)a diversification test
• B)a qualitative proceeding
• C)an auction
• D)a comparative proceeding

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