Quiznetik
Introduction to Sound Design | Set 1
1. In digital audio, ----------------- describes the number of bits of information recorded for each sample.
A. sample rate
B. bit depth
C. ratio
D. channel
Correct : B. bit depth
2. The recordings in a magnetic tape is erased using -----------------------
A. echo chamber
B. re- recorder
C. audio tape degausserans
D. tape deck
Correct : C. audio tape degausserans
3. Musical instruments can interface to digital audio equipment through an electronic communication language known as :
A. short /cut
B. saw
C. mini
D. midi
Correct : C. mini
4. What is used to reduce reverberation in an audio studio?
A. acoustic panels
B. metals
C. water tanks
D. air coolers
Correct : A. acoustic panels
5. Which amongst the following films is considered as the first film to use synchronized sound asa means of telling a story?
A. the green forest
B. mother goose tales
C. singing in the rain
D. the jazz singer
Correct : D. the jazz singer
6. Nagra
A. audio recorder for play back
B. music notation
C. graphic equalizer
D. none of the above
Correct : A. audio recorder for play back
7. Sound Intensity
A. sound power per unit area
B. recording standard
C. high volume
D. none of the above
Correct : A. sound power per unit area
8. Hz stands for
A. short for hertz
B. brand name of audio equipment
C. number of recording console
D. none of the above
Correct : A. short for hertz
9. Wavelength
A. distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.
B. length of audio
C. length related to music duration
D. none of the above
Correct : A. distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.
10. Wave number
A. number of wave per unit
B. number of recording console
C. number sound intensity
D. none of the above
Correct : A. number of wave per unit
11. Audio channel
A. a pathway through an audio device
B. a channel dedicated for audio
C. channel music
D. none of the above
Correct : A. a pathway through an audio device
12. Ultrasonic
A. audio frequencies which are too high to be heard by humans
B. audio frequencies which are too low to be heard by humans
C. audio frequencies which are compatible to natural sound
D. none of the above
Correct : A. audio frequencies which are too high to be heard by humans
13. graphic EQ
A. graphic equalizer
B. graphic design
C. graphical picture of sound wave
D. none of the above
Correct : A. graphic equalizer
14. Surround sound
A. multi-channel audio playback systems
B. sound from surroundings
C. back ground music
D. none of the above
Correct : A. multi-channel audio playback systems
15. Decibel
A. audio measurement unit
B. video measurement unit
C. audio editing console
D. audio programme
Correct : A. audio measurement unit
16. Subwoofer
A. speaker for low-frequency reproduction
B. speaker for high-frequency reproduction
C. speaker for medium-frequency reproduction
D. none of the above
Correct : A. speaker for low-frequency reproduction
17. Audio noise
A. unwanted sound that is unintentionally used
B. ambient sound
C. audio disturbance
D. none of the above
Correct : A. unwanted sound that is unintentionally used
18. MP3
A. encoding format
B. editing console
C. audio system
D. none of the above
Correct : A. encoding format
19. Audio file formats
A. mpeg-3
B. tiff
C. jpeg
D. gif
Correct : A. mpeg-3
20. Plug-ins
A. accessory downloads to improve the functionality
B. audio cable
C. vg connector
D. none of the above
Correct : A. accessory downloads to improve the functionality
21. Microphone
A. converts sound to an electric signal
B. smallest phone
C. smart phone
D. none of the above
Correct : A. converts sound to an electric signal
22. Magnetic tape
A. digital storage device
B. a magnet
C. a metal tape
D. none of the above
Correct : A. digital storage device
23. Digital sound
A. encoding audio signal in digital
B. stereo system
C. analogue system
D. none of the above
Correct : A. encoding audio signal in digital
24. Sound is transmitted through gases, plasma, and liquids as.
A. longitudinal waves
B. mechanical waves
C. light waves
D. none of the above
Correct : A. longitudinal waves
25. Sound cannot travel through a
A. vacuum
B. medium
C. gas
D. plasma
Correct : A. vacuum
26. The speed of sound depends on the _____________ the waves pass through
A. vacuum
B. medium
C. equipment
D. signal
Correct : A. vacuum
27. The matter that supports the sound is called the ------------------
A. vacuu
B. medium
C. equipment
D. signal
Correct : A. vacuu
28. Radio is categorized as a ------------- media
A. mass media
B. visual media
C. print media
D. none of the above
Correct : A. mass media
29. The microphone that picks up sound from both sides is called
A. omni directional
B. bi directional
C. shot gun
D. lapel
Correct : B. bi directional
30. Human hearing dynamic range is
A. 140db
B. 500db
C. 250db
D. 1000db
Correct : A. 140db
31. Vu meter in the audio console shows the
A. frequency level
B. signal level
C. pitch level
D. volume level
Correct : B. signal level
32. The background noise present in a scene of recording location is called ------------
A. ambient noise
B. artificial noise
C. signal noise
D. none of the above
Correct : A. ambient noise
33. The interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of sound, ultra sound and infrasound is called
A. acoustics
B. audio engineering
C. notation science
D. none of the above
Correct : A. acoustics
34. In digital audio, ----------------- describes the number of bits of Information recorded for each sample.
A. signal power
B. bit depth
C. ambience
D. acoustics
Correct : B. bit depth
35. A dog whistle is a type of whistle that emits sound in the ……range
A. ultrasonic range
B. low range
C. high range
D. none of the above
Correct : A. ultrasonic range
36. The ------------- microphones use the principle of electromagnetic induction
A. dynamic microphone
B. lapel
C. ribbon microphone
D. shot gun
Correct : A. dynamic microphone
37. Unit of frequency
A. hz
B. decibel
C. celeritous.
D. none of the above
Correct : A. hz
38. A decibel is one tenth of a ---------------- a) Bel b) Hz c) Bi d) Byte 39. FM radio
A. frequency modulation
B. frequent media
C. frequency meter
D. none of the above
Correct : A. frequency modulation
39. Audio console
A. audio mixing
B. non linear editing
C. broadcasting
D. none of the above
Correct : A. audio mixing