Part 2.5

Question 1

Intensity is

a) the same as loudness
b) related to the amplitude of a sound wave
c) related to the maximum sound pressure developed
d) a, b, and c
e) b and c only

Answer 1

e) b and c only

Relates to empirical attributes.

Question 2

Examples of phonetically balanced words are HOTDOG and FOOTBALL

True
False

Answer 2

False

Say them, listen to them.

Question 3

Loudness is

a) related to the effective sound pressure
b) related to the ‘sone’
c) an auditory sensation
d) all of the above
e) none of the above

Answer 3

d) all of the above

True.

Question 4

The standard unit of measurement for frequency is

a) octaves
b) pure tones
c) complex tones
d) cycles per second
e) harmonics

Answer 4

d) cycles per second

Question 5

The function of a microphone is to

a) amplify the acoustic signals
b) pick up electro-magnetic signals
c) convert electrical energy to acoustic energy
d) convert acoustic energy to electrical energy

Answer 5

d) convert acoustic energy to electrical energy

Question 6

The average adult’s external auditory canal is approximately what size?

a) 2 inches long and ½ inch in diameter
b) 1 to 1½ inches long and ½ inch in diameter
c) 1½ inches to 2 inches long and ¼ inch in diameter
d) 1 to 1½ inches long and ¼ inch in diameter
e) none of the above

Answer 6

d) 1 to 1½ inches long and ¼ inch in diameter

Straight memorization

Question 7

An early surgical procedure made a tiny window or opening in a semi-circular canal so sound would bypass the oval window, which was called

a) an atresia
b) a fenestration
c) a stapedectomy
d) chronic otitis media

Answer 7

b) a fenestration

Question 8

A case history is obtained prior to testing in order to

a) impress the client with a feeling of confidence
b) determine which tests are necessary
c) determine which ear will be best to enhance
d) all of the above

Answer 8

d) all of the above

True. Even A.

Question 9

The length of the human cochlea from base to apex is about

a) 1 inch
b) 1 ¾ inches
c) 5 mm
d) 10 cm

Answer 9

c) 5 mm

Straight memorization. Visualize it. Get an idea of the actual measurements. It really is quite awesome.

Question 10

Which of the following is a term for closure of the external auditory canal?

a) otosclerosis!
b) atresia
c) otitis
d) stenosis
e) none of the above

Answer 10

b) atresia