Multiple Choice Quiz on DAWs

What is the main role of RAM in a DAW?

• Store completed projects

• Process audio effects in real-time

• Enhance internet connectivity

• Save recorded audio

Which component is used for long-term storage in a DAW?

• Processor

• RAM

• Hard drive

• Display

What is the main input and output for microphones?

• XMA

• RCA

• XLR

• USB

What type of device is a MIDI keyboard classified as?

• Audio interface

• MIDI controller

• Mixing desk

• Input peripheral

Which of the following is NOT a type of DAW software?

• Cloud-based

• Stand-alone hardware

• Desktop applications

• Mobile applications

What is the function of phantom power in an audio interface?

• Boost low-frequency audio signals

• Power condenser microphones

• Eliminate background noise

• Connect MIDI devices

Which file is the usually the biggest and least compressed?

• MP3

• WAV

• AAC

• OGG

What does MIDI stand for?

• Musical Interface for Digital Integration

• Music Instrument Digital Interface

• Modular Instrument Device Interface

• Music Integration and Data Interaction

What tool is used to adjust the timing of MIDI notes?

• Quantise

• Trim

• Velocity

• Pitch bend

What connects electric musical instruments directly to a DAW?

• MIDI controller

• Audio interface

• Mixing desk

• External hard drive