ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

EXAMINEE:

RATING:

TOPIC CODE: AC 03-04

DIRECTION: Select the best answer.

ITEM

QUESTION & CHOICES

ANSWER

Regardless of other characteristic properties such as amplitude or phase,

the wave consists of a single frequency. What is a tone with a sinusoidal
waveform such as sine or cosine wave? A. Fourier Analysis B. Sinusoid
C. Pure Tone D. Oscillation

In 1822, what wave did French mathematician Joseph Fourier discover that
can be used as simple building blocks to describe and approximate any
periodic waveform, including square waves. A. Fourier Wave B.
Sinusoidal Wave C. Sawtooth Wave D. Cosine Wave

In acoustics, what is the efficacy by which sound energy is spread evenly in a given
environment? Best example of sound _____ is eggcrates, which are the cheapest
material for this kind of sound treatment. A. Diffraction B. Refraction C. Sound
Baffle D. Diffusion

What is the bending of waves around small obstacles and the spreading out of waves
beyond small openings? A. Diffraction B. Refraction C. Sound Baffle D. Diffusion

What is the bending of waves when they enter a medium where their speed is
different? A. Diffraction B. Refraction C. Sound Baffle D. Diffusion

What is a construction or device which reduces the strength (level) of airborne sound? It is a fundamental
tool of noise mitigation, the practice of minimizing noises pollution or reverberation. An important type of
this device is the noise barrier and tunnels construction along roads and highways to reduce sound levels
at properties in the vicinity. A. Sound Waffles B. Panel Absorbers C. Noise Barriers D. Baffles

Measured in rayl/m2 or Pascal-sec/m3, what are the measures of the opposition that a system presents to
the acoustic flow resulting of an acoustic pressure applied to the system? A. SAC B. NRC C. Acoustic
Impedance D. Oscillation

What is the repetitive variation, typically in time, of some measure about a central value (often a point of
equilibrium) or between two or more different states? A. Oscillation B. Impedance C. Pendulum

What is the point on a wave with the maximum value of upward displacement within a cycle, opposite of
trough which is therefore the point on a wave with the minimum value of downward displacement in the
same cycle? A. Cycle B. Superposition C. Crest D. Constructive Interference

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What is the interval between one musical pitch and another with half or double its frequency? It is the unit
of frequency level as defined by ANSI when the base of the logarithm is two. A. Harmonics B. Pitch C.
Octave D. Symphony

11

What is a component frequency of the signal that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency,
such as if the fundamental frequency is f, the harmonics have frequencies 2f, 3f, 4f, etc.? A. Harmonics
B. Pitch C. Octave D. Symphony

12

What is a single number rating used for comparing acoustical ceilings and acoustical screens for speech
privacy purposes? Its values increase with increasing privacy and range from approximately 100-250.
This classification supersedes Speech Privacy Noise Isolation Class (NIC) rating method. A. Noise
Reduction Coefficient (NRC) B. Sound Absorbing Coefficient (SAC) C. Articulation Class (AC)

13

A measure of speech intelligibility influenced by Acoustical Environment rated from 0.01 to 1.00. A.
Articulation Index (AI) B. Articulation Class (AC) C. Sound Intelligibility

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ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

EXAMINEE:

RATING:

TOPIC CODE: AC 03-04

DIRECTION: Select the best answer.

ITEM

QUESTION & CHOICES

ANSWER

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Reduction of sound level is what? A. Reverberation B. White Noise C. Attenuation D. Resonance

15

What is an electronic filtering system in a sound meter that allows meter to largely ignore lower frequency
sounds in a similar fashion to the way our ears do? A. A-Weghting B. Baffle C. Z-Weghting D. Articulation

16

It is the sum total of all noise generated from all direct and reflected sound sources in a space that can
represent an interface to good listening and speech intelligibility. A. White Noise B. Ambient Noise

17

Low frequency reflections is like what? A. Clicking B. Boominess C. Buzzing D. Cloud

18

Acoustical horizontal panel attached to the ceiling. A. Baffle B. Helmholtz Resonator C. Cloud D. Cavity

19

Acoustical vertical panel attached to the ceiling. A. Baffle B. Helmholtz Resonator C. Cloud D. Cavity

B
C
A

20

Damping is the dissipation of vibratory energy in solid media and structures with time or distance. It is
analogous to what acoustical term? A. Sound Blocking B. Sound Filtration C. Sound Absorption

21

Jet aircraft during take-off at 300 feet distance is how loud? A. 140 dB B. 110 dB C. 120 dB D. 130 dB

22

Rapid succession of sound is what? A. Echo B. RT C. Flutter D. Drapery

D
C

23

What is a sound transmission rating obtained under real-life conditions? A. Shock Sound Transmission
Class (SSTC) B. Field Sound Transmission Class (FSTC) C. Sound Transmission Class (STC)

24

In an acoustical treatment plan for rooms, which is highly absorbent? A. Live End B. Dead End

25

Bunso is watching cartoons inside the Movie Room constructed with drywall partitions. Ate is studying in
her bedroom adjacent the Movie Room. Will ate hear what Bunso is watching? A. Definitely not because
drywall is one of the best attenuators having high STC B. Yes C. Ate will slightly hear the cartoons D. No

26

If a factory having a 50.89 decibels is very near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay
City, Philippines, having around 120.5 decibels during flight take-off of a small aircraft at 280 feet, and the
factory is said to be located along EDSA having around 110 decibels of non-rush hour vehicle traffic, how
many is the total noise? A. 120.50 B. 121.81 C. 124.5 D. 120.87

27

To absorb high frequency sounds, what material is best to use? A. Textured Glass B. Acoustic Cloud C.
Double-Glazed Tempered Glass D. Carpet Tiles E. Linoleum Flooring

28

In an acoustical treatment plan for rooms, which is reflective and diffusive? A. Live End B. Dead End

29

Quiet curtains are commonly called in fabrications, manufacturing factories and linen stores as what? A.
Cloud B. Drapery C. Baffle D. Acoustic Foam

30

To absorb low frequency sounds, what material is best to use? A. Carpet Tiles B. Vitrified Flooring C.
Panel Absorber D. Neoprene Rubbers

31

What is the perceived auditory sensation of sounds expressed in terms of high or low frequency stimulus
of the sound? A. Tone B. Pitch C. Monotone D. Polytone

32

Since he have been working on Detail Design (DD) of recording studio in Dubai for several years, Filipino
arch. Kyeme is appointed by the company to actually design a studio beside a daycare center. In
choosing the best building partition that attenuates airborne sound, what will arch. Kyeme consider with
regards to the rating of the material he will use? A. NR B. NRC C. STC D. SAC

33

First ever perfected architectural acoustical treatment is made where? A. Symphony Hall, Boston B.
Fogg Museum C. Symphony Hall, Birmingham D. Sydney Opera House

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