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Sound Engineer Practice Test

Check what you know about the sound engineer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on sound engineer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A DAW is:
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Answer: Digital audio workstation software. It’s recording software.

Question 2 of 15Clipping causes:
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Answer: Distortion. Levels too high distort.

Question 3 of 15Compression reduces:
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Answer: Dynamic range. It evens out levels.

Question 4 of 15Phantom power is needed for:
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Answer: Condenser mics. Condensers need power.

Question 5 of 15FOH means:
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Answer: Front of house. The main audience mix.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Power for condenser microphones.”
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Answer: Phantom power. Phantom power: Power for condenser microphones.

Question 7 of 15What does “EQ” mean?
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Answer: Equalization to adjust frequencies.. EQ: Equalization to adjust frequencies.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A grouped audio track.”
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Answer: Stem. Stem: A grouped audio track.

Question 9 of 15What does “Monitor mix” mean?
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Answer: Sound performers hear on stage.. Monitor mix: Sound performers hear on stage.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Reducing dynamic range.”
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Answer: Compression. Compression: Reducing dynamic range.

Question 11 of 15What does “Mastering” mean?
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Answer: Final polishing for release.. Mastering: Final polishing for release.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Balancing tracks.”
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Answer: Mixing. Mixing: Balancing tracks.

Question 13 of 15What does “Feedback” mean?
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Answer: A loop that causes squealing.. Feedback: A loop that causes squealing.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The main live mix for the audience.”
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Answer: Front of house (FOH). Front of house (FOH): The main live mix for the audience.

Question 15 of 15What does “Latency” mean?
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Answer: Delay in audio processing.. Latency: Delay in audio processing.

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