What is the role of Ofcom?

• A. To regulate advertising only
• B. To monitor content and delivery of TV, internet, and telephone services
• C. To classify films
• D. To set internet speeds

Answer: (B)

The question tests understanding of Ofcom as the UK's communications regulator. Ofcom licenses broadcasters and oversees the content and delivery of TV, internet, and telephone services to protect consumers and ensure reliable, fair access to communications. This means it checks that services meet standards, enforces rules, and monitors how these platforms operate, covering both what is shown or offered and how the networks function. The other options miss the broader scope: regulating advertising is handled by other bodies and is only part of Ofcom’s duties, film classification is done by the British Board of Film Classification, and internet speeds aren’t directly set by Ofcom—speeds depend on providers and infrastructure, though regulatory policies can influence overall service quality.