WorksheetsTechnical Theatre (General Knowledge)
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is this audio plug called ?
What does the letters FOH stand for in a venue ?
The volume or loudness of sound is measured in
(a)
A lighting bar which contains individual sockets is called a
(a)
What is this lantern called ?
Frequency is measured in
(a)
Which of these frequencies is the highest ?
500Hz
1000Hz
20KHz
50Hz
Which of these lanterns have shutters ?
Flood
Fresnel
Profile
Prism Convex
A Stage Manager can run a rehearsal when the director is unavailable
FALSE
TRUE
Which of these is not a stage direction ?
USR
DSC
DRS
SL
Sound is the movement of (a)
A microphone converts air waves into a ............ ..............
(a)
What is this audio connector called ?
In a professional venue who usually starts the show once clearance is given ?
The Alexander Theatre is a receiving house.
TRUE
FALSE
What is Cyc short for ?
When the light source in a Fresnel is moved towards the lens, the beam gets narrower.
FALSE
TRUE
What piece equipment should be turned on last when switching on a basic PA system?
Give a example of what a auxiliary on a sound desk can be used for ?
What is a cue light used for ?
A kick drum produces a low frequency when hit.
TRUE
FALSE
What is this cable called ?
The output of a CD player is line level
FALSE
TRUE
In Theatre what does the term CANS refer to?
How many universes of DMX is the number 1,536 equal to ?
What is a technical rider?
What are the letters LED short for ?
When checking the continuity of a microphone cable that is not working, what are you checking/ looking for?
Besides metal, what other material can a Gobo be made out of ?
What number is missing from this popular make of vocal microphone ?
(Shure SM......).
What is meant by the term Masking ?
What are the letters PAT short for ?
What things could you do to minimize feedback from a PA system?
Turn the gain up
Turn the gain down
Boost the High Frequency on the EQ
Adjust the overall EQ on the problem channel ?
Make sure the microphone is as far away from the speakers as possible
A passive speaker needs a separate amplifier to drive it.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is the lowest quality audio format ?
WAV
MP3
FLAC
Describe what is meant by the term Dress Run ?
