Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Jazz Singer, released in 1927, is considered the first feature-length motion picture with not only a synchronized recorded music score but also lip-synchronous singing and speech in several sequences, marking a major breakthrough in the use of synchronized sound in cinema.

Question 2

What these term refer to:
-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

Accepted Answer

Wavelength refers to the distance between two consecutive points of similar phase in a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough, which is most commonly associated with the physical properties of waves in fields such as physics and engineering.

Question 3

What these term refer to:
-Wave number
A)number of wave per unit
B)number of recording console
C)number sound intensity
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Wave number refers to the number of waves per unit length, typically used in physics to describe the spatial frequency of a wave.

Question 4

What these term refer to:
-Audio channel
A)a pathway through an audio device
B)a channel dedicated for audio
C)channel music
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

An audio channel is a pathway through an audio device that allows audio signals to pass through.

Question 5

What these term refer to:
-Decibel
A)audio measurement unit
B)video measurement unit
C)audio editing console
D)audio programme

Accepted Answer

Decibel is a unit used to measure the intensity of sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.

Question 6

What these term refer to:
-Subwoofer
A)speaker for low-frequency reproduction
B)speaker for high-frequency reproduction
C)speaker for medium-frequency reproduction
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A subwoofer is specifically designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds, typically those below about 100 Hz, enhancing the bass in music, movies, and other audio experiences.

Question 7

What these term refer to:
-Audio noise
A)unwanted sound that is unintentionally used
B)ambient sound
C)audio disturbance
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Audio noise refers to unwanted sound that is unintentionally introduced into an audio signal, often causing disturbances or interference.

Question 8

What these term refer to:
-Magnetic tape
A)digital storage device
B)a magnet
C)a metal tape
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Magnetic tape is a type of digital storage device used for recording digital and analog signals.

Question 9

The speed of sound depends on the _____________ the waves pass through
A)vacuum
B)medium
C)equipment
D)signal

Accepted Answer

The answer of The speed of sound depends on the...

Question 10

Vu meter in the audio console shows the
A)frequency level
B)signal level
C)pitch level
D)volume level

Accepted Answer

The VU (Volume Unit) meter in an audio console is used to show the signal level, indicating the intensity of the audio signal being processed or monitored.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Dog whistles emit sound in the ultrasonic range, which is above the hearing range of humans but can be heard by dogs.

Quiz 1: Fundamentals of Digital Audio and Sound Technology

Which amongst the following films is considered as the first film to use synchronized sound asa means of telling a story?

What these term refer to: -Wavelength

What these term refer to: -Wave number

What these term refer to: -Audio channel

What these term refer to: -Decibel

What these term refer to: -Subwoofer

What these term refer to: -Audio noise

What these term refer to: -Magnetic tape

The speed of sound depends on the _____________ the waves pass through

Vu meter in the audio console shows the

A dog whistle is a type of whistle that emits sound in the ……range