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Amplifiers and Active/Passive Speakers Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Passive Speakers are generally lighter in weight than Active Speakers

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Why are active speakers generally heavier than passive speakers?

a)

They are of better Quality

b)

They're made out of heavier materials

c)

They have a amplifier built in to the speaker, adding more weight

d)

They cones of the speakers are lighter in a passive speaker

3.

If you have a 500 watt amp with 2 channels, how many speakers could you have, and how many watts do your speakers need to be in order to utilize the full power and function of the amp?

a)

(1) 500 watt speaker

b)

(2) 250 watt speakers

c)

(3) 500 watt speakers

d)

(2) 500 watt speakers

4.

It is typical to find speakon outputs on a amplifier?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

When setting up a live sound rig, the the output of the source of music (microphone, instrument, music player) goes into the input of the mixer, where does the output of the mixer go?

a)

into the output of the amplifier

b)

into the input of the amplifier

c)

into the sub woofer

d)

into your ears

6.

When setting up a live sound rig, where does the output of the amplifier go?

a)

the input of the mic

b)

the input of the mixer

c)

the input of the speaker

d)

the output of the speaker

7.

What is the name of the cable that powers most amplifiers and mixers

a)

IEC Cable

b)

Edison Cable

c)

Tesla Cable

d)

300v cable

8.

With a passive speaker the speaker is separate from the amp

a)

True

b)

False

9.

With a powered speaker, the amp is built into the speaker and is made for the speaker

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Some powered speakers come with different inputs and even some EQ controls

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which is the easier setup for the novice av tech

a)

Passive Speakers

b)

Active Speakers

12.

Passive speakers are easier to setup because you dont have to worry about plugging in a separate amp

a)

True

b)

False