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Tech Theatre Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The units used to measure the intensity of sound.

a)

Kilograms

b)

Decibels

c)

Feet

d)

Amps

2.

The distance between successive sets in a sound wave.

a)

Frequency

b)

Refraction

c)

Signals

d)

Wavelength

3.

What device, on a soundboard, is used to control the different frequencies of sound?

a)

Woofer

b)

Equalizer

c)

Feedback suppressor

d)

Tweeter

4.

This speaker type handles the low range frequencies.

a)

Center

b)

Tweeter

c)

Squawker

d)

Woofer or subwoofer

5.

A microphone pick-up-pattern that grabs sound from all directions.

a)

Figure 8

b)

Cardioid

c)

Omnidirectional

d)

Pressure gradient

6.

Regarding a mics pick-up or polar pattern, what type of microphone picks up sound from the front and rejects most sounds from the rear?

a)

Cardioid

b)

Omnidirectional

7.

This is used to make a microphone more or less sensitive.

a)

Fader

b)

Equalizer

c)

Trim/gain

d)

Volume

8.

Once the levels are set, what controls the volume on the sound board?

a)

Gain

b)

Trim

c)

Equalizer

d)

Fader

9.

The art of creating sound effects for film, television and theatre is called

a)

Boom boxers

b)

Foley Art

c)

Equalizing

d)

Soundtronics

10.

Which of the following are advantages of using a digital sound console versus an analog one?

a)

More creative freedom

b)

Flexibility

c)

Compact console design

d)

All of the above

11.

What device is used to shape light on a Fresnel?

a)

Barn Door

b)

Scoop

c)

Gobo

d)

Fader

12.

Which of the following IS NOT a type of electrical plug used in theatrical lighting?

a)

Circuit

b)

Edison

c)

Twist Lock

d)

Stage Pin

13.

What theatrical light is named for the type of lens it uses?

a)

Par can

b)

Fresnel

c)

Ellipsoidal

d)

Scoop

14.

Which dip switches should be on to assign a DMX address of 167?

a)

1,4,6,7,8

b)

3,5,7,8,9

c)

1,2,3,6,8

d)

2,3,6,7,8

15.

This is the light that is left on the stage 24 hrs a day when the stage is not in use.

a)

Ghost light

b)

Fresnel

c)

Spotlight

d)

Dusk to dawn light

16.

DMX in lighting controls stands for:

a)

Digital multiplex

b)

Data molefay express

c)

Direct current main xfade

d)

Dichroic max exterior

17.

What do the letters PAR stand for in a par light?

a)

Parabolic Aluminized Reflector

b)

Photographic Amperage Resolution

c)

Phantasmagoric Addressed Roundel

d)

Projected Ambient Router

18.

What type of lens does a follow spot and ERS or Ellipsoidal have?

a)

Fresnel

b)

Plano Convex

c)

Roundel

d)

Concave

19.

What is used to internally shape the light from an ellipsoidal instrument?

a)

Barn door

b)

Gel

c)

Refractor

d)

Shutters

20.

Which material is NOT used to manufacture gobos?

a)

Paper

b)

Glass

c)

Metal

d)

Plastic

21.

Any item an actor uses on stage is a ________.

a)
Prop
b)

Set

c)

Flat

d)

Instrument

22.

Free standing furniture is what type of prop?

a)

Set prop

b)

Stunt prop

c)

Hero prop

d)

Hand prop

23.

What do we call articles used to dress the set?

a)

Trim props

b)

Stunt props

c)

Set props

d)

Personal props

24.

What term best describes how fabric conforms to the actor's body?

a)

Line

b)

Form

c)

Size

d)

Movement

25.

Regarding special effects makeup, the formal term for the substance used to make 'fake skin' is

a)

Liquid latex

b)

Wax

c)

Foundation

d)

Acrylic paint

26.

This product is used when applying fake mustaches, beards, moles or other prosthetics to human skin.

a)

Color wheel

b)

Stipple wheel

c)

Spirit gum

d)

Effects gel

27.

When applying makeup, this product is used to thicken eyelashes and eyebrows.

a)

Cream

b)

Mascara

c)

Foundation

d)

Spirit gum

28.

This template is used as a starting point for costume designs.

a)

Pattern

b)

Croquis

c)

Bobbin

d)

Sketch

29.

The cloth used in making the cyclorama and backings is __________.

a)

Felt

b)

Silk

c)

Muslin

d)

Velvet

30.

In the theatre the abbreviation CYC stands for:

a)

Cycloid

b)

Cyclins

c)

Cyclorama

d)

Cyclometer

31.

Regarding scenery, what are "stock units"?

a)

Rental scenery/set pieces

b)

Temporary scenery/set pieces

c)

Scenery/set pieces that are stored and used over and over again

d)

Collapsible scenery/set pieces

32.

What sheet stock is most commonly used to build platforms?

a)

3/4 inch plywood

b)

1/2 inch plywood

c)

5/8 inch plywood

d)

1/4 inch plywood

33.

Flats are commonly covered with __________.

a)

Muslin or luan

b)

Paper

c)

Drywall

d)

Plaster

34.

Paint colors with a high content of white are referred to as?

a)

Shades

b)

Contrasts

c)

Blends

d)

Tints

35.

Stock platforms are usually __________ in size.

a)

4'X8'

b)

8'X10'

c)

3'X6'

d)

2'X4'

36.

Regarding set building and flats, what characteristics define a Hollywood Flat?

a)

2x4 along edge and faced with luan

b)

1x4 along edge and faced with 3/4 inch plywood

c)

1x4 along edge and faced with luan

d)

2x4 along edge and face with 3/4 inch plywood

37.

Stage jacks are used to _______.

a)
  1. Fly scenery in and out 

b)
  1. Mark the floor for blocking 

c)

To brace or support scenery/sets

d)
  1. Sell tickets 

38.

What 2 scales are most commonly used when drawing your sets in pre-production work?

a)
¼” and ½”
b)

¼’’ and 1’’

c)

½” and 1’’

d)

¼” and ⅓”

39.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pigment color?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

40.

Which of the following is NOT a secondary pigment color?

a)

Green

b)

Orange

c)

Purple

d)

Brown

41.

Colors directly across from each other on a color wheel.

a)

Systematic Colors

b)

Complementary Colors

c)

Primary Colors

d)

Secondary Colors

42.

Regarding painting and faux technique, the term for the many varieties of opaque, semi-transparent, or transparent finishes is

a)

Tint

b)

Shadow

c)

Glaze

d)

Latex paint

43.

What scenic painting technique adds depth?

a)

Highlighting

b)

Shadowing

c)

Shading

d)

All of the above

44.

Regarding stage directions, stage left is _______.

a)
  1. The actor's left as they face downstage.

b)
  1. The actor's right as they face upstage.

c)
  1. The actor's right as they face downstage. 

d)

Both A and B

45.

The steel structure located above most stages that supports all the lift lines is called?

a)

The grid

b)

The fly gallery

c)

The pit

d)

The knit

46.

The area of the theater where the audience sits.

a)

The green room

b)

Backstage

c)

The foyer

d)

The house

47.

Which drape is NOT used to mask the offstage areas?

a)

Teasers

b)

Travelers

c)

Legs

d)

Tormentors

48.

The area above the stage floor in a proscenium theatre is referred to as the _______.

a)

The proscenium arch

b)

The fly gallery

c)

The fly space

d)

The tormentor

49.

What are the moveable drapes that hang off stage left and right called?

a)

Teasers

b)

Grand

c)

Legs

d)

Travelers

50.

What is a less expensive fabric alternative to velour for drapes or masking?

a)

Duvetyn

b)

Silk

c)

Cashmere

d)

Vicuña wool

51.

What is the main purpose of a counter-weight system?

a)

To store scenery during a production

b)

To raise and lower scenery or lighting battens

c)

To assist in painting scenery

d)

To fly actors above the stage

52.

What is the plaster line?

a)

Imaginary line along the stage floor upstage from the left side of the proscenium arch to the right side.

b)

Imaginary line along the stage floor downstage from the left side of the proscenium arch to the right side.

c)

Imaginary line along the stage floor upstage from the left side of the cyclorama to the right side

d)

Imaginary line along the stage floor downstage from the left side of the cyclorama to the right side.

53.

The area of the stage downstage of the proscenium arch and before the house is called?

a)

Apron

b)

Orchestra pit

c)

House

d)

Wings

54.

Which type of stage has an audience seated on all four sides?

a)

Thrust

b)

Proscenium

c)

Arena

d)

Home

55.

On a Proscenium stage, the main drape in the theatre is the _______.

a)
Grand
b)

Traveler

c)

Tormentor

d)

Teaser

56.

Battens that have power running through them are _______.

a)

Pipes

b)

Grids

c)

Electrics

d)

Circuits

57.

On a Proscenium stage, which area of the stage is closest to the audience?

a)

Upstage

b)

Downstage

c)

Centerstage

d)

Backstage

58.

Who is in charge of running the show on stage?

a)

Director

b)

Stage manager

c)

Technical director

d)

Prompter

59.

Who is responsible for safety in the scene/set shop?

a)

Students

b)

Everyone

c)

The instructor

d)

OSHA

60.

On power drills, what holds the drill bit in place?

a)

The trigger

b)

The motor

c)

The chuck

d)

The grip

61.

What is the primary purpose of the scene/set shop?

a)

The fabrication of sets/scenery

b)

The storage of sets/scenery

c)

The creation of special effects makeup

d)

The design and creation of properties

62.

On a portable jigsaw you should always keep the ______ flat against the wood as you make your cuts.

a)

Blade

b)

Shoe

c)

Orbital dial

d)

Lock

63.

This type of screw head has an "x" or cross pattern on the top of it.

a)

Phillips

b)

Slotted

c)

Square

d)

Star

64.

Name this tool:

a)

Hack saw

b)

Jigsaw

c)

Table saw

d)

Miter saw or Compound Miter saw

65.

What should you always shout before lowering anything on the counterweight system?

a)

Heads up!

b)

Pipe coming in!

c)

Clear the stage!

d)

Assistance needed!

66.

What does the tensile strength of a material refer to?

a)

The minimum amount of stretch or pull stress before failure

b)

The maximum amount of stretch or pull stress before failure

c)

The minimum amount of compression before failure

d)

The maximum amount of compression before failure

67.

Tying a knot in a rope _______.

a)

strengthens the rope

b)

has no effect on the rope

c)

weakens the rope

d)

none of the above

68.

Class A fire extinguishers put out which types of fires?

a)

Paper

b)

Cloth

c)

Plastic

d)

All of the above

69.

ABC fire extinguishers put out which types of fires?

a)

Flammable liquid

b)

Electrical

c)

Paper

d)

All of the above

70.

Safety Data Sheets are identified as which of the following?

a)

Environmental protection documents

b)

Material expense reports

c)

Chemical information sheets

d)

Chemical requisition sheets

71.

To help protect yourself from the dangers of electrical shock, you should:

a)

Wear warm clothing

b)

Wash your hands often

c)

Keep your hands dry

d)

Ask someone else to operate the equipment

72.

Before making adjustments on any electrical equipment, you must first make sure that:

a)

Spare parts are available

b)

Equipment is unplugged or power is off at the electrical panel

c)

Guards are removed

d)

The proper tools are used

73.

Which is NOT a safety measure that should be followed when using power tools?

a)
  1. Wear safety glasses

b)
  1. Wear hearing protection 

c)
  1. Wear loose-fitting clothing

d)
  1. Wear close-toed shoes

74.

Paint stored in the scene shop should always be:

a)

Kept in a bright, open space

b)

Locked in a proper storage cabinet

c)

Stored with a ventilated lid

d)

Available for all student clubs

75.

Which of the following are important in the context of the scene shop?

a)

Safety

b)

Organization

c)

Accountability

d)

All of the above