Linguistics and Sound Analysis Quiz

Which of the following is used to differentiate between human and non-human utterances?

• Pitch pattern analysis

• Spectrogram analysis

• Amplitude analysis

• Frequency modulation

Which part of the vocal tract is responsible for modifying sound produced by the vocal cords?

• Larynx

• Oral cavity

• Pharynx

• Nasal cavity

Which property of sound determines its pitch?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Speed

A spectrogram is used in vocal sound analysis to:

• Measure the amplitude of the sound.

• Visualize the frequency components over time.

• Calculate the speed of sound.

• Determine the loudness of sound.

Phonetics is the study of:

• Sentence structure

• Word formation

• Speech sounds

• Language meaning

Syntax in linguistics deals with:

• The order and arrangement of words in sentences.

• The meanings of individual words.

• The sounds of speech.

• The study of dialects.

Which of the following scientific approaches is often used in forensic linguistics for speaker identification?

• Acoustic analysis

• Syntax analysis

• Historical linguistics

• Language acquisition studies

Orthography refers to:

• The study of written language and spelling conventions.

• The analysis of handwriting patterns.

• The structure of spoken language.

• The physical act of writing.

In the context of brain mapping, the P300 response is thought to indicate:

• A state of deep relaxation.

• Recognition of a stimulus.

• Increased heart rate.

• Sudden changes in blood pressure.

In brain fingerprinting, the 'probe' stimulus is typically:

• A neutral image unrelated to the crime.

• An image or word related to the crime.

• A random sound with no meaning.

• A series of unrelated pictures.