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WorksheetsMST - BU Communications & Acoustics
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the computer-based control system that centrally manages and monitors building systems?
Automated Control Building System
Building Information System
Computer Technology System
Building Management System
What is a visual or audible device that warns occupants of an impending fire?
Ultrasonic detector
Smoke sensor
Magnetic switches
Fire alarm
Which local company primarily sells building systems such as security and communication products?
Panasonic
Schneider
Dextron
Avesco
What is a self-contained surveillance system that includes cameras, recorders, and displays for monitoring activities?
Closed circuit TV
Security system
Video surveillance
Safety system
In an intercom system, which station has control over the entire system?
Principle station
Master station
Door station
Central station
For an office layout with supervisors and multiple workstations, which communication system is most appropriate?
Internet
PABX
LAN
Telephone
Why should telephone wires and electrical wires are NOT placed together?
They can accumulate heat easily
Telephone wires may burn
It may cause data interference
It will be difficult to tell them apart
When relocating to a larger office space with extensive cabling requirements, aside from the area size, what other factor should be considered?
Floor-to-ceiling height
Availability
Productivity
Location of T&B
What is the best location for telephone lines?
Under the sidewalk on narrow roads and under the road on wider roads
Near the curb
At the center of the road
Inside the columns
What is an important consideration in the design layout of an IT company?
Modular furniture
Color of walls
Availability of water
Type of windows
What is the standard color for communication line piping?
White
Orange
Gray
Silver
What is the primary challenge when installing a PABX system in an existing room?
Space for new installation
High cost of cable
Wiring installation
None of the above
What is the main advantage of using a PABX system in office communication?
Lower internet usage
Efficient internal call routing
Less electricity consumption
Shorter cables
Which network type is commonly used to connect multiple computers within the same office building?
LAN
WAN
MAN
PAN
What is the primary function of an intercom system in a building?
To provide external telephone communication
To enhance internet connectivity
To allow internal voice communication between rooms or areas
To distribute cable television signals
Which device is used to amplify a Wi-Fi signal from the main server?
LAN
Router
PABX
CCTV
Which device is used for surveillance purposes?
LAN
Router
PABX
CCTV
When planning the layout of a BPO office to neatly and safely integrate network and power cables, which system is best suited to conceal these cables?
Raised floor system
Suspended ceilings
Drywall with insulation
All of the above
In a BPO office setup where data is frequently shared across departments, which system best facilitates efficient and reliable data sharing?
LAN
Router
PABX
Intercom
For private internal communication between rooms or offices in a BPO setup, which system is most appropriate?
Intercom
PABX
Telephone door entry system
Fax
What does PABX stand for?
Private Automatic Branch Exchange
Public Automatic Branch Exchange
People Access Branch Exchange
Philippines Automatic Branch Exchange
What does ISDN stand for?
Integrated Services Digital Network
International Services Dual Network
Integrated System of Dual Network
International Services Digital Network
What does BMS stand for?
Boys Manual System
Building Maintenance System
Building Manual Sheet
Building Management System
What does FACP stand for?
Fire Alarm Computed Power
Fire Alarm Control Power
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Fire Alarm Communication Pole
What does FDAS stand for?
Fire Detection and Alarm System
Fire Department Access System
Fire Development Accreditation Symbol
Fire Detection and Access System
Which of the following is a well-known brand in intercom systems?
Commax
Aiphone
Panasonic
Cisco
Which of the following is a leading brand in networking hardware such as routers and switches?
Aiphone
Cisco
Commax
Legrand
Which brand is known for manufacturing telephone systems and cordless phones?
Cisco
Panasonic
TP-Link
Netgear
Which of the following brands is best known for producing structured cabling systems?
Cisco
Panduit
Samsung
Bosch
Which brand specializes in wireless networking products such as routers, modems, and mesh Wi-Fi systems?
Legrand
TP-Link
Panduit
Aiphone
In an office project, what system is used for room-to-room communication?
PABX
Intercom
Alarm
No need
What system is typically used for room-to-desk communication?
Internet
CATV
CCTV
Intercom
What communication system is best used for internal calls between departments in a large office building?
CCTV
Internet
PABX
CATV
Which communication system is typically used for announcements in schools, malls, and public buildings?
Paging system
Intercom
Telephone
Fire alarm system
What communication system allows voice and video interaction at building entrances?
Internet
PABX
Video intercom
Alarm system
Which area of the house is most suitable for rubber flooring?
Playroom
Music room
Theater room
Den
Which flooring material is best for clients who prefer eco-friendly or sustainable options?
Carpet
Vinyl
Rubber
Linoleum
Which room is most appropriate for carpet flooring?
Bar lounge
Home theater room
Hotel room
Office room
If ease of replacement and affordability are priorities, which flooring is most suitable?
Carpet Tiles
Rubber Tiles
Linoleum Tiles
Vinyl Tiles
Which flooring type has pigments throughout the material and NOT just on the surface?
Homogenous
Vinyl
Laminated
Linoleum
The rate at which acoustic energy is radiated, usually measured in watts:
Phon
Octave
Sound Power
Sound Pressure
The minimum sound pressure level at which sound causes discomfort or transitions to pain:
Noise
Threshold of Audibility
Ultrasonic
Threshold of Pain
The branch of physics that deals with the study of sound, including its behavior, control, and reflection properties:
Reverberation
Acoustics
Echo
Attenuation
What is the unit of measurement for loudness level?
Sabin
Hertz
Decibel
Phon
What is the lowest frequency present in a complex tone or sound?
Fundamental
Partials
Sound Absorption
Harmonics
If the transmission coefficient is 0.001, what is the transmission loss (TL)?
50 dB
40 dB
30 dB
20 dB
Which of the following does NOT significantly affect the transmission of sound from one room to another?
Size of the room
Thickness of the wall
Area of the wall
Wall material in the adjacent room
What happens to sound in a long and narrow hallway?
Sound will bounce back and forth more rapidly
Sound will be absorbed by the ceiling
Sound will be absorbed by the floor
Sound cannot be produced
What do you call the repeated reflection of sound that continues after the source has stopped?
Reverberation
Diffusion
Echo
Absorption
What is the term for the rapid, repetitive reflection of sound between parallel hard surfaces, creating a fluttering or clicking effect?
Reverberation
Echo
Flutter echo
Standing wave
For a music hall with a large audience, what is the most appropriate flooring material
Carpet tiles
Vinyl tiles
Wood planks
None of the above
Considering acoustics, what type of partition should be used between an office and a music room if the office manager wants visibility into the music room?
6" CHB with fixed glass
¾" plywood, double-walled, with fixed glass
Gypsum board with fixed glass
Gypsum board with sliding glass
What is the most effective way to reduce airborne sound transmission?
Cover the source
Use absorptive materials
Relocate the building
Cover your ears
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing sound transmission between rooms?
Cavity wall
Double wall
Drywall with insulation
Gypsum board
What building element is primarily responsible for controlling the amount of sound reflected within a room?
Ceiling height
Floor finish
Wall surface treatment
Door material
What is the best ceiling material when considering acoustic performance?
Gypsum
Hardiflex
Plywood
Concrete
Which shape is best avoided in room design to prevent undesirable sound focusing and echo?
Circular
Rectangular
Triangular
Dome-shaped
Which material is best used on walls to reduce echo in a recording studio?
Glass
Concrete
Acoustic foam
Wood paneling
In acoustic design, what does STC (Sound Transmission Class) measure?
Echo duration
Sound insulation effectiveness
Reverberation level
Sound reflection angle
Which of the following materials is commonly used in ceilings and wall panels to absorb sound and improve room acoustics?
Gypsum board
Acoustic board
Glass panel
Fiberboard
What type of cubicle partition would you recommend for improved acoustics and visual communication, as per the manager’s instructions?
Low-wall modular partition with glass strips in the middle
Glass
Drywall partitions in the middle
CHB
What material is best used on walls to reduce sound transmission?
CHB
Gypsum board on studs
Styrofoam inside drywall
Cornstarch
Which part of a door or wall should be treated to reduce sound transmission?
Upper panel
Lower panel
Edge of the door
Face of the door
Which is the best location to place acoustic panels to reduce noise in a small conference room?
Ceiling
Side walls
Floor
Windows
For a large open-plan office, where is the most effective location to install acoustic baffles?
On the ceiling
Behind doors
Under desks
On windows
In a home theater, where should acoustic treatment be concentrated for optimal sound quality?
Rear wall and side walls
Floor and windows
Ceiling only
Door and desk
Which inexpensive yet effective wall treatment would you recommend to reduce noise?
Sawali
Egg crate foam
Bamboo
Rock salt
What is the most suitable flooring finish to reduce noise in an office setting?
Carpet tiles
Wood planks
Vinyl tile
Linoleum
Which type of flooring is made from polymers?
Resilient flooring
Carpet flooring
Laminated flooring
Rubber flooring
Which facility is best suited for rubber flooring?
Music hall
Sports hall
Dance hall
Exhibition hall
If low maintenance and ease of replacement are priorities for a high-end project, which flooring should be specified?
Granite slab flooring
Linoleum tile flooring
Luxury carpet tile flooring
Vinyl composition tile flooring
For maximum durability in any condition, easy installation, and the longest lifespan, which flooring should be specified?
Ceramic
Rubber
Linoleum
Vinyl
Which resilient flooring is made from renewable materials?
Vinyl tile
Cork tile
Linoleum tile
Carpet tile
What is the best acoustic treatment location for narrow spaces?
Ceiling
Floor
Doors
Walls
In a high-ceiling lobby with lots of hard surfaces, where should sound-absorbing materials be placed first?
Floor
Glass walls
Doors
Ceiling
