Audio MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 13, 2024

MCQs on Audio

  1. What is the unit of measurement for sound frequency?
    • A) Decibels
    • B) Hertz
    • C) Watts
    • D) Ohms

    Answer: B) Hertz

  2. Which audio file format is known for its lossless compression?
    • A) MP3
    • B) AAC
    • C) WAV
    • D) FLAC

    Answer: D) FLAC

  3. What does the term “bit rate” refer to in digital audio?
    • A) The frequency of the audio signal
    • B) The volume level of the audio
    • C) The number of bits processed per unit of time
    • D) The duration of the audio file

    Answer: C) The number of bits processed per unit of time

  4. Which device is commonly used to convert analog sound into digital audio?
    • A) Microphone
    • B) Amplifier
    • C) Digital Audio Converter (DAC)
    • D) Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)

    Answer: D) Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)

  5. What does MIDI stand for in the context of audio and music?
    • A) Musical Instrument Digital Interface
    • B) Music Interchange Digital Interface
    • C) Media Information Digital Interface
    • D) Multi Instrument Digital Input

    Answer: A) Musical Instrument Digital Interface

  6. Which of the following audio formats is uncompressed?
    • A) MP3
    • B) AAC
    • C) WAV
    • D) OGG

    Answer: C) WAV

  7. What is the function of an equalizer in audio processing?
    • A) To amplify the audio signal
    • B) To balance the audio frequencies
    • C) To convert analog audio to digital audio
    • D) To record audio

    Answer: B) To balance the audio frequencies

  8. Which term refers to the clarity or detail of an audio recording?
    • A) Timbre
    • B) Loudness
    • C) Fidelity
    • D) Frequency

    Answer: C) Fidelity

  9. What is the standard sampling rate for CD-quality audio?
    • A) 32 kHz
    • B) 44.1 kHz
    • C) 48 kHz
    • D) 96 kHz

    Answer: B) 44.1 kHz

  10. Which component in a speaker system is responsible for producing high-frequency sounds?
    • A) Woofer
    • B) Midrange driver
    • C) Tweeter
    • D) Subwoofer

    Answer: C) Tweeter

  11. What does “dynamic range” refer to in audio?
    • A) The range of frequencies an audio system can reproduce
    • B) The difference between the loudest and quietest sounds
    • C) The speed at which an audio file can be processed
    • D) The number of audio channels in a system

    Answer: B) The difference between the loudest and quietest sounds

  12. Which of the following is an example of a lossy audio format?
    • A) FLAC
    • B) WAV
    • C) MP3
    • D) AIFF

    Answer: C) MP3

  13. What is “reverb” in audio terms?
    • A) The echo effect in a recording
    • B) The distortion of audio signals
    • C) The vibration of sound waves
    • D) The reverberation effect in a room

    Answer: D) The reverberation effect in a room

  14. Which microphone type is typically used for studio recordings due to its high fidelity?
    • A) Dynamic microphone
    • B) Condenser microphone
    • C) Ribbon microphone
    • D) Lavalier microphone

    Answer: B) Condenser microphone

  15. What is the purpose of a compressor in audio production?
    • A) To increase the volume of quiet sounds and decrease the volume of loud sounds
    • B) To add reverb to the audio
    • C) To convert analog audio to digital format
    • D) To remove background noise

    Answer: A) To increase the volume of quiet sounds and decrease the volume of loud sounds