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Chapter Seven Test

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John Taylor (jtaylor@hccbrandon.net) [Template Author]

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Multiple Choice [One Answer Only]


Question 1

A standard audio compact disk stores about

a) 15 minutes of music.
b) 30 minutes of music.
c) 80 minutes of music.
d) 1 hour of music.

Question 2

One important limitation of audio tapes is

a) they tend to be very expensive.
b) they are limited to nonreaders.
c) they have limited vocabulary levels.
d) they have a fixed presentation sequence.

Question 3

The two most commonly used audio formats are

a) cassette tapes and CDs
b) filmstrips and cassette tapes.
c) CDs and MP3s.
d) CDs and records.

Question 4

An advantage of audio tapes is

a) they are virtually indestructible.
b) they are low cost.
c) their ease in which they can be used.
d) b and c.

Question 5

In comparing frequency response and overall quality of audio tapes and CDs,

a) they are equal.
b) audio tapes are better.
c) CDs are better than audio tapes.

Question 6

The type of audio format that can most easily be erased is

a) audio tape.
b) CD.
c) MP3.

Question 7

The quickest method for duplicating audio tapes is

a) the accoustal method.
b) the electronic method.
c) the high speed duplicating method.

Question 8

When selecting audio materials for purchase, it is important to consider

a) the producer of the tape.
b) the length of the tape.
c) the pacing of the tape.
d) all of the above.

Question 9

Listening begins with someone's awareness of and attention to speech patterns, also known as

a) receiving.
b) decoding.
c) understanding.
d) hearing.

Question 10

Hearing is a process in which sound waves enter the

a) inner ear.
b) middle ear.
c) outer ear.
d) eardrum.

Question 11

These sound waves are then transmitted to the

a) inner ear.
b) middle ear.
c) outer ear.
d) eardrum.

Question 12

Losing consciousness of a sound is called

a) droning.
b) auditory fatigue.
c) cessation.
d) filtering.

Question 13

During an oral presentation, students should listen for

a) main ideas.
b) details.
c) inferences.
d) all of the above.

Question 14

Hearing is a

a) cognitive process.
b) psychomotor process.
c) physiological process.
d) psychological process.

Question 15

Listening is a

a) cognitive process.
b) psychomotor process.
c) physiological process.
d) psychological process.


True/False analysis


Question 16

You can prevent accidental erasure of a cassette tape by removing the lockout tabs.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 17

The major disadvantage of audio tapes is the overall quality of sound.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 18

One disadvantage of CDs is that a selection cannot be easily located on the disk.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 19

Copyright laws do not apply to music.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 20

A C-60 audio cassette can record 60 minutes of audio on one side.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 21

Fifteen to twenty-five minutes is a good length for listening activities for adults.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 22

When appraising audio materials, student involvement is an important selection criteria.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 23

MP3 technology relies on streaming audio from the Internet.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 24

MP3 files are available on the Internet.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.



Question 25

The copyright laws for music do not cover the MP3 audio files.

a) The statement above is TRUE.
b) The statement above is FALSE.


Fill-in-the-Blank


Fill in the Blank with the word(s) that best fits the definition:

(hint: use vocabulary from the checkboxes below)

Question 26. skills are an important component of oral communication.


Question 27. The audio format that is most sensitive to movement is the .


Question 28. Listening skills can be developed by using a technique called listening, in which students are given questions beforehand


Question 29. MP3 technology uses streamed files that are in packets


Question 30. CD's are one type of audio



Essay Question

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of audio media.




I have

Please add a comment below



The 'Muddy Water' Issues that I need help on are as follows:




I need class review on the following vocabulary words from this chapter:

MP3 Audio cassette CD hearing listening

guide listening technology media frequency audio

oral history auditory fatigue digital recording objective communication


encoding decoding sender receiver audio file


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