What statement best describes an affiliate station?

• A. A station owned by the network broadcasting only network programs
• B. An independently owned station that signs a contract to be part of a network's programs
• C. A cable channel that carries network programming
• D. A streaming platform providing network shows

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is how a national network extends its programming to local markets through affiliate relationships. Affiliates are typically independently owned local stations that sign an affiliation agreement to carry the network’s programs, while still handling their own local scheduling, ads, and news. This setup lets the network reach many markets without owning every station, and it keeps local stations engaged with their communities by mixing network content with local content.

That’s why the statement describing an affiliate is: an independently owned station that signs a contract to be part of a network's programs.

The other descriptions don’t fit because a station owned by the network is called an owned-and-operated station, not an affiliate; a cable channel or a streaming platform is a different distribution method and doesn’t describe the local affiliate relationship.