After turning off automation, what is the next step?

• A. Start your show
• B. Log out of tech
• C. Take down low drive notes
• D. Air a sign off cart

Answer: (A)

After turning off automation, starting your show is the next logical step because automation usually controls elements such as audio playback and scheduling during off-hours. When you turn it off, you regain manual control over the station's broadcast. This allows you to begin your live show, ensuring that the program is aired according to your specific plans and preferences.

The other options involve tasks that might be relevant at different times, but they do not directly follow the action of turning off automation. Logging out of tech and taking down low drive notes would typically be done either when you're about to complete your shift or need to switch back to manual after a working session. Airing a sign-off cart is relevant for ending a broadcast, not for starting a new show. Starting your show is the immediate and essential action to take after disabling automation, marking the transition from automated playback to live programming.