Exam Preview for 40931: Classroom Acoustics and Classroom Listening

Classroom Acoustics and Classroom Listening Technology, in partnership with RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following is a key factor that influences classroom acoustics? Reverberation Temperature Air Pressure Volume
2. Which of the following is a potential impact of poor acoustics on students? Increased listening fatigue Reduced social anxiety Improved speech clarity Enhanced learning
3. According to the Inverse Square Law, what happens to sound intensity as the distance from the source doubles? The sound pressure level increases by 3 dB The sound pressure level decreases by approximately 6 dB The sound pressure level decreases by 12 dB The sound pressure level remains the same
4. Which of the following is a recommended physical modification to a classroom to improve acoustics? Replacing solid doors with hollow-core doors Removing all carpeting and area rugs Placing desks directly against hard, reflective walls Use felt/rubber caps (or tennis balls) on chair and table legs
5. What is the term used to describe the persistence of sound after its production, which can negatively affect learning? Reverberation Background noise Signal-to-Noise Ratio Directionality