What is the function of a broadcast bug in on-screen visuals?

• A. A weather icon indicating rain.
• B. A small on-screen logo identifying the network or program.
• C. A countdown timer.
• D. A transition effect between scenes.

Answer: (B)

A broadcast bug is the station’s tiny on-screen badge. Its job is to identify the network or program, providing branding and ownership for the viewing audience. It’s a small graphic that stays on screen during the broadcast, usually in a corner, so viewers always know the source. This differs from a weather icon, which would present weather data; a countdown timer, which shows time remaining for an event; or a transition effect, which moves between scenes. The bug’s purpose is recognition and rights identification, not conveying weather, timing, or transitions.