Audio Concepts and Terminology Quiz

What is the property of sound that refers to the relative strength of sound waves, which we perceive as loudness or volume?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Phase

Which of the following is measured in hertz (Hz) and is sometimes referred to as pitch?

• Amplitude

• Phase

• Wavelength

• Frequency

What is the standard volume measurement unit for audio normalization in broadcast television and streaming services?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Decibels (dB)

• Voltage Units (VU)

• Loudness Unit Full Scale (LUFS)

What happens when an audio signal is over amplified beyond its maximum amplitude?

• Reference Level

• Audio Clipping

• Meters

• Loudness Levels

Which of the following is used to align an audio signal's input to the audio signal's output in calibration?

• Loudness Unit Full Scale (LUFS)

• Voltage Units (VU)

• Decibels (dB)

• Hertz (Hz)

What is the range of human hearing in terms of frequency (in Hz)?

• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

• 30 Hz to 25,000 Hz

• 10 Hz to 15,000 Hz

• 15 Hz to 18,000 Hz

What is the property of sound that refers to how fast the soundwave is oscillating?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Phase

What is the visual representation of Frequency, Amplitude, Wavelength, and Phase?

• Oscilloscope

• Sine Wave

• Meters

• Audio Clipping

What is the property of sound that refers to the distance between two consecutive points of a sound wave?

• Phase

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

What is the property of sound that refers to the alignment between two sounds?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Phase