Technical Theatre Diagnostic Test

What is the primary function of the stage manager during a performance?

• Design costumes

• Direct the actors

• Call cues and manage backstage operations

• Adjust the lighting design

Which area of technical theatre focuses on designing the physical environment where the performance takes place?

• Costume Design

• Scenic Design

• Lighting Design

• Sound Design

What does the term 'prop' stand for in theatre?

• Property

• Proposition

• Proper Item

• Proportion

What is the name of the metal frame used to hang lights above the stage?

• Arbor

• Grid

• Boom

• Gobo

What is a gobo in lighting design?

• A type of spotlight

• A lighting accessory used to create patterns

• A dimmer switch for stage lights

• A microphone for sound

Which lighting instrument provides a sharp-edged beam and is commonly used for spotlighting?

• Fresnel

• Ellipsoidal (ERS)

• PAR can

• Follow spot

In sound design, what is the purpose of a mixer?

• To amplify the sound

• To control and balance sound levels

• To add echo effects

• To store recorded tracks

What is the term for the diagram that shows a bird’s-eye view of the stage and set?

• Ground Plan

• Elevation

• Rendering

• Model

What is a 'flat' in scenic construction?

• A lighting instrument

• A piece of portable scenery

• A tool used for painting

• A backdrop

Which material is commonly used to construct stage platforms?

• Cardboard

• Foam board

• Plywood

• Plastic