A signal that is not intended to produce an intelligible program without the provider's device refers to which term?

• A. Encrypted, encoded, scrambled, or other nonstandard signal
• B. Clear, unencrypted signal
• C. Standard broadcast signal
• D. Analog signal

Answer: (A)

Signals that require the provider’s device to become intelligible are scrambled or encrypted. The idea is that without the provider’s decoder or set‑top box, the content remains unreadable, preventing unauthorized viewing. That’s why the correct phrase fits: encrypted, encoded, scrambled, or other nonstandard signal.

A clear, unencrypted signal would be readable without any special equipment, so it doesn’t fit. A standard broadcast signal is designed to be received and understood without special devices, and an analog signal describes the type of transmission, not whether it’s protected or restricted.