MCQs on Audio
- What is the unit of measurement for sound frequency?
- A) Decibels
- B) Hertz
- C) Watts
- D) Ohms
Answer: B) Hertz
- Which audio file format is known for its lossless compression?
- A) MP3
- B) AAC
- C) WAV
- D) FLAC
Answer: D) FLAC
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- Which of the following audio formats is uncompressed?
- A) MP3
- B) AAC
- C) WAV
- D) OGG
Answer: C) WAV
- 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
- Which term refers to the clarity or detail of an audio recording?
- A) Timbre
- B) Loudness
- C) Fidelity
- D) Frequency
Answer: C) Fidelity
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Which of the following is an example of a lossy audio format?
- A) FLAC
- B) WAV
- C) MP3
- D) AIFF
Answer: C) MP3
- 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
- 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
- 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