Digital Audio Quiz

What does sample rate refer to in digital audio?

• Number of vertical divisions in analog to digital conversion

• Number of horizontal chunks in analog to digital conversion

• Number of times per second the analog sound wave is cut into horizontal chunks

• Number of times per second the analog sound wave is cut into vertical chunks

What is the typical sample rate for digital audio?

• 22,050 times per second

• 44,100 times per second

• 48,000 times per second

• 96,000 times per second

What does bit depth determine in digital audio?

• Number of vertical divisions in analog to digital conversion

• Resolution of the digital audio file

• Number of horizontal chunks in analog to digital conversion

• Number of times per second the analog sound wave is cut into horizontal chunks

How many vertical divisions are there for a bit depth of 16?

• 65,536

• 256

• 32,768

• 16,777,216

What is the bit depth for a digital audio file that closely approximates the actual analog waveform?

• 16

• 8

• 32

• 24

Why do 24-bit files sound so good?

• Because they have a higher bit depth

• Because they have a lower sample rate

• Because they have a higher sample rate

• Because they have a lower bit depth

What is the website mentioned for more interesting facts about sound?

• soundimages.com

• audiofacts.com

• musicinsights.com

• soundknowledge.com