Audio and Sound Quiz

The top of the amplitude is the _____, and the bottom is the _____.

• range, width

• width, range

• crest, trough

• trough, crest

The best format for an audio file that will play on social media is:

• Google Drive.

• lossy.

• uncompressed.

• lossless.

What is the purpose of a plug-in?

• to convert binary to acoustical energy

• to convert decibels to hertz

• to create musical and sound effects

• to eliminate the need for a DAW

Sound can travel in outer space.

• True

• False

Tully uses Logic Pro to edit audio. Tully is most likely:

• an amateur using Windows.

• an amateur using a MAC.

• a professional using Windows.

• a professional using a MAC.

The Greek lambda (λ) is used to measure wavelength.

• True

• False

A sonic boom results when a jet travels faster than the speed of sound.

• True

• False

Frequency is normally abbreviated as F(y).

• True

• False

Kennedy is a professional DJ in a club. Which DAW is she most likely to use?

• Ableton Live

• Audacity

• GarageBand

• MP3

Sound waves have:

• nuclear energy.

• acoustic energy.

• potential energy.

• light energy.