CLINICAL AUDIOMETRICIAN
CLINICAL AUDIOMETRICIAN MCQs
1:-Intonation of speech refers to variations in __________ in connected speech as a function of time.
A:-Pitch B:-Loudness C:-Quality D:-Shimmer
Ans: A
2:-Speech problems in HI includes
A:-Disorders of pitch B:-Vowel production C:-Irregularities in rate of speech D:-All of a), b), c)
Ans: D
3:-Fluency of speech refers to __________ production of speech.
A:-Smooth B:-Shivering C:-Silent D:-Straight
Ans: A
4:-Replacing the target consonant /g/ by /k/ known as
A:-distortion B:-addition C:-omission D:-substitution
Ans: D
5:-___________ sounds are produced by bringing vocal folds together.
A:-Glottal B:-Bilabial C:-Velar D:-b) and c)
Ans: A
6:-Manual communication means
A:-Use of sign system B:-Using natural body movements C:-Finger spelling D:-All of a), b), c)
Ans: D
7:-Word like utterances produced during language development.
A:-Jargon B:-Echolalia
C:-Protowords D:-a) and b)
Ans: C
8:-SLI refers to
A:-Speech and Language Impairment B:-Specific Language Impairment
C:-Speech and Language Index D:-Specific Language Information
Ans: B
9:-Phoneme is the _____________ unit of speech.
A:-Basic B:-Broad C:-Blank D:-Bright
Ans: A
10:-____________ is the study of use of the language.
A:-Phonology B:-Morphology C:-Semantics D:-Pragmatics
Ans: D
11:-Ability to use language appropriately as per demand refers to
A:-Duality B:-Performance C:-Code switching D:-Competence
Ans: D
12:-Androphonia refers to
A:-Male person speaking like a female B:-Male person speaking like a baby
C:-Female person speaking like a male D:-Female person speaking like a baby
Ans: C
13:-Vital capacity is the volume of air breathed out after the deepest
A:-Inhalation B:-Exhalation C:-Vocalization D:-Breathing
Ans: A
14:-Consonants are classified based on
A:-Place and height of tongue B:-Height of tongue and rounding of lips
C:-Place and manner of articulation D:-Manner of articulation and rounding of lips
Ans: C
15:-Nature of Language development in a mild mentally retarded will be
A:-Delayed B:-Different C:-Deviant D:-Diverted
Ans: A
16:-Multiples of fundamental frequency are known as
A:-Harmonics B:-Formants C:-Spectra D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: D
17:-Development of Reflexive vocalizations is marked at age
A:-2-3 years B:-0-1 month
C:-4-6 months D:-3-4 months
Ans: C
18:-Which of the following are voiceless stops ?
A:-S, Sh, h B:-m, n, j C:-b, d, g D:-p, t, k
Ans: D
19:-Structure separating the oral and nasal cavities is
A:-Alveolar ridge B:-Palate C:-Tongue D:-Mandible
Ans: B
20:-Which of the following is true about natural method of teaching language ?
A:-Child is taught language in a segmental manner B:-Child learns language without efforts
C:-Development of language happens naturally D:-Both b) and c)
Ans: D
21:-Eustachian tube helps in maintaining the _______ ear pressure equal to atmospheric pressure.
A:-External Ear B:-Middle Ear C:-Inner Ear D:-Auditory Nerve
Ans: B
22:-Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by the damage to _________ Ear.
A:-Middle Ear B:-Inner Ear C:-External Ear D:-Auditory Cortex
Ans: B
23:-Auditory Training method given by Carhart consists of _______ Stages.
A:-3 B:-6 C:-2 D:-4
Ans: D
24:-Full Form of OAE is
A:-Oto Analysis Emission B:-Oral Acoustic Exam C:-Oto Acoustic Emission D:-Oral Arousal Emission
Ans: C
25:-Hair like projections on hair cells are known as
A:-Spiral ganglion B:-Strial Cells C:-Stereocilia D:-Hair like projections
Ans: C
26:-In Sensorineural hearing loss the gap between Air Conduction and Bone Conduction thresholds is
A:-More than 20dB B:-More than 10dB C:-Less than 10dB D:-Less than 5dB
Ans: C
27:-Microphone of a hearing aid picks up acoustic signal and converts them into __________ signals. A
:-Electric B:-Electroacoustic C:-Acoustic D:-Radio
Ans: A
28:-Audible Frequency range in humans is
A:-20 Hz to 200 Hz B:-200 Hz to 2000 Hz C:-20 Hz to 20000 Hz D:-2000 Hz to 20000 Hz
Ans: C
29:-The smallest bone in the human ear is
A:-Incus B:-Stapes C:-Umbo D:-Malleus
Ans: B
30:-High Risk hearing loss is associated with which one of the following conditions
A:-Consanguinity B:-Low birth weight C:-Jaundice D:-All of a, b, c
Ans: D
31:-Raising Shaped audiometric configuration is seen in
A:-Presbycusis B:-Rubella C:-Otosclerosis D:-Meneire's Disease
Ans: D
32:-Prelingual hearing loss refers to the hearing loss which develops
A:-After the language development B:-Before the language development C:-During the language development D:-All of a, b, c Ans: B
33:-Ac unmasked threshold of left ear is marked on audiogram using __________ Symbol.
A:-O B:-Triangle C:-X D:-Square
Ans: C
34:-___________ test is done to know the functioning of Eustachian Tube.
A:-Reflexometry B:-Audiometry C:-Tympanometry D:-None of a, b, c
Ans: C
35:-Psychological Attribute of Intensity is
A:-Loudness B:-Pitch C:-Velocity D:-Quality
Ans: A
36:-The average intensity level of human conversation is around
A:-25 dB B:-45 dB C:-65 dB D:-85 dB
Ans: C
37:-Inner hair cells in cochlea are placed in ___________ no. of rows.
A:-2 B:-1 C:-3 D:-4
Ans: B
38:-Pure Tone Average refers to the average of AC thresholds obtained at
A:-500, 1000 and 2000 Hz
B:-250, 500 and 1000 Hz
C:-750, 1500 and 3000 Hz
D:-500, 2000 and 4000 Hz
Ans: A
39:-White forelock is a characteristic of ____________ syndrome.
A:-Waardenburg B:-Down C:-Usher's D:-Treacher
Ans: A
40:-4 kHz notch is observed in audiogram of
A:-Meniere's disease B:-Otosclerosis C:-NIHL D:-Presbycusis
Ans: C
41:-Which one of the following test is based on lateralization principle
A:-Rinne B:-Weber C:-Schwabach D:-Bing
Ans: B
42:-In cochlear implantation ___________ are implanted in cochlea.
A:-Electrodes B:-Hair Cells C:-Electrolytes D:-Ossicles
Ans: A
43:-Which one of the following is a test of speech audiometry ?
A:-SDS B:-Lombard test C:-Stenger D:-SISI
Ans: A
44:-Wax or Cerumen in ear canal results in ___________ type of hearing loss.
A:-Sensory B:-Conductive C:-Central D:-Mixed
Ans: B
45:-Earmolds are useful in avoiding the _____________ feedback.
A:-Visual B:-Acoustic C:-Bio D:-Electric
Ans: B
46:-Hearing loss without any organic problem in the ear is known as
A:-Pseudohypocusis B:-Presbycusis C:-Prelingual hearing loss D:-Pseudohyperacusis
Ans: A
47:-Bilateral hearing loss refers to
A:-Hearing loss found in one ear B:-Hearing loss found in both ears C:-Absence of hearing loss in both ears D:-Essentially
Ans: B
48:-Percentage of hearing diability required for the procurement of hearing aids free of cost under ADIP scheme
A:-20% B:-50%
C:-40% D:-60%
Ans: C
49:-Absence of pinna is known as
A:-Atresia B:-Microtia C:-Stenosis D:-Anotia
Ans: D
50:-Transducers used in cases of collapsing ear canals during air conduction testing are
A:-Bone vibrator B:-Headphones C:-Insert earphones D:-All of the above
Ans: C
A:-Pitch B:-Loudness C:-Quality D:-Shimmer
Ans: A
2:-Speech problems in HI includes
A:-Disorders of pitch B:-Vowel production C:-Irregularities in rate of speech D:-All of a), b), c)
Ans: D
3:-Fluency of speech refers to __________ production of speech.
A:-Smooth B:-Shivering C:-Silent D:-Straight
Ans: A
4:-Replacing the target consonant /g/ by /k/ known as
A:-distortion B:-addition C:-omission D:-substitution
Ans: D
5:-___________ sounds are produced by bringing vocal folds together.
A:-Glottal B:-Bilabial C:-Velar D:-b) and c)
Ans: A
6:-Manual communication means
A:-Use of sign system B:-Using natural body movements C:-Finger spelling D:-All of a), b), c)
Ans: D
7:-Word like utterances produced during language development.
A:-Jargon B:-Echolalia
C:-Protowords D:-a) and b)
Ans: C
8:-SLI refers to
A:-Speech and Language Impairment B:-Specific Language Impairment
C:-Speech and Language Index D:-Specific Language Information
Ans: B
9:-Phoneme is the _____________ unit of speech.
A:-Basic B:-Broad C:-Blank D:-Bright
Ans: A
10:-____________ is the study of use of the language.
A:-Phonology B:-Morphology C:-Semantics D:-Pragmatics
Ans: D
11:-Ability to use language appropriately as per demand refers to
A:-Duality B:-Performance C:-Code switching D:-Competence
Ans: D
12:-Androphonia refers to
A:-Male person speaking like a female B:-Male person speaking like a baby
C:-Female person speaking like a male D:-Female person speaking like a baby
Ans: C
13:-Vital capacity is the volume of air breathed out after the deepest
A:-Inhalation B:-Exhalation C:-Vocalization D:-Breathing
Ans: A
14:-Consonants are classified based on
A:-Place and height of tongue B:-Height of tongue and rounding of lips
C:-Place and manner of articulation D:-Manner of articulation and rounding of lips
Ans: C
15:-Nature of Language development in a mild mentally retarded will be
A:-Delayed B:-Different C:-Deviant D:-Diverted
Ans: A
16:-Multiples of fundamental frequency are known as
A:-Harmonics B:-Formants C:-Spectra D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: D
17:-Development of Reflexive vocalizations is marked at age
A:-2-3 years B:-0-1 month
C:-4-6 months D:-3-4 months
Ans: C
18:-Which of the following are voiceless stops ?
A:-S, Sh, h B:-m, n, j C:-b, d, g D:-p, t, k
Ans: D
19:-Structure separating the oral and nasal cavities is
A:-Alveolar ridge B:-Palate C:-Tongue D:-Mandible
Ans: B
20:-Which of the following is true about natural method of teaching language ?
A:-Child is taught language in a segmental manner B:-Child learns language without efforts
C:-Development of language happens naturally D:-Both b) and c)
Ans: D
21:-Eustachian tube helps in maintaining the _______ ear pressure equal to atmospheric pressure.
A:-External Ear B:-Middle Ear C:-Inner Ear D:-Auditory Nerve
Ans: B
22:-Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by the damage to _________ Ear.
A:-Middle Ear B:-Inner Ear C:-External Ear D:-Auditory Cortex
Ans: B
23:-Auditory Training method given by Carhart consists of _______ Stages.
A:-3 B:-6 C:-2 D:-4
Ans: D
24:-Full Form of OAE is
A:-Oto Analysis Emission B:-Oral Acoustic Exam C:-Oto Acoustic Emission D:-Oral Arousal Emission
Ans: C
25:-Hair like projections on hair cells are known as
A:-Spiral ganglion B:-Strial Cells C:-Stereocilia D:-Hair like projections
Ans: C
26:-In Sensorineural hearing loss the gap between Air Conduction and Bone Conduction thresholds is
A:-More than 20dB B:-More than 10dB C:-Less than 10dB D:-Less than 5dB
Ans: C
27:-Microphone of a hearing aid picks up acoustic signal and converts them into __________ signals. A
:-Electric B:-Electroacoustic C:-Acoustic D:-Radio
Ans: A
28:-Audible Frequency range in humans is
A:-20 Hz to 200 Hz B:-200 Hz to 2000 Hz C:-20 Hz to 20000 Hz D:-2000 Hz to 20000 Hz
Ans: C
29:-The smallest bone in the human ear is
A:-Incus B:-Stapes C:-Umbo D:-Malleus
Ans: B
30:-High Risk hearing loss is associated with which one of the following conditions
A:-Consanguinity B:-Low birth weight C:-Jaundice D:-All of a, b, c
Ans: D
31:-Raising Shaped audiometric configuration is seen in
A:-Presbycusis B:-Rubella C:-Otosclerosis D:-Meneire's Disease
Ans: D
32:-Prelingual hearing loss refers to the hearing loss which develops
A:-After the language development B:-Before the language development C:-During the language development D:-All of a, b, c Ans: B
33:-Ac unmasked threshold of left ear is marked on audiogram using __________ Symbol.
A:-O B:-Triangle C:-X D:-Square
Ans: C
34:-___________ test is done to know the functioning of Eustachian Tube.
A:-Reflexometry B:-Audiometry C:-Tympanometry D:-None of a, b, c
Ans: C
35:-Psychological Attribute of Intensity is
A:-Loudness B:-Pitch C:-Velocity D:-Quality
Ans: A
36:-The average intensity level of human conversation is around
A:-25 dB B:-45 dB C:-65 dB D:-85 dB
Ans: C
37:-Inner hair cells in cochlea are placed in ___________ no. of rows.
A:-2 B:-1 C:-3 D:-4
Ans: B
38:-Pure Tone Average refers to the average of AC thresholds obtained at
A:-500, 1000 and 2000 Hz
B:-250, 500 and 1000 Hz
C:-750, 1500 and 3000 Hz
D:-500, 2000 and 4000 Hz
Ans: A
39:-White forelock is a characteristic of ____________ syndrome.
A:-Waardenburg B:-Down C:-Usher's D:-Treacher
Ans: A
40:-4 kHz notch is observed in audiogram of
A:-Meniere's disease B:-Otosclerosis C:-NIHL D:-Presbycusis
Ans: C
41:-Which one of the following test is based on lateralization principle
A:-Rinne B:-Weber C:-Schwabach D:-Bing
Ans: B
42:-In cochlear implantation ___________ are implanted in cochlea.
A:-Electrodes B:-Hair Cells C:-Electrolytes D:-Ossicles
Ans: A
43:-Which one of the following is a test of speech audiometry ?
A:-SDS B:-Lombard test C:-Stenger D:-SISI
Ans: A
44:-Wax or Cerumen in ear canal results in ___________ type of hearing loss.
A:-Sensory B:-Conductive C:-Central D:-Mixed
Ans: B
45:-Earmolds are useful in avoiding the _____________ feedback.
A:-Visual B:-Acoustic C:-Bio D:-Electric
Ans: B
46:-Hearing loss without any organic problem in the ear is known as
A:-Pseudohypocusis B:-Presbycusis C:-Prelingual hearing loss D:-Pseudohyperacusis
Ans: A
47:-Bilateral hearing loss refers to
A:-Hearing loss found in one ear B:-Hearing loss found in both ears C:-Absence of hearing loss in both ears D:-Essentially
Ans: B
48:-Percentage of hearing diability required for the procurement of hearing aids free of cost under ADIP scheme
A:-20% B:-50%
C:-40% D:-60%
Ans: C
49:-Absence of pinna is known as
A:-Atresia B:-Microtia C:-Stenosis D:-Anotia
Ans: D
50:-Transducers used in cases of collapsing ear canals during air conduction testing are
A:-Bone vibrator B:-Headphones C:-Insert earphones D:-All of the above
Ans: C
51:-The deepest portion of the auricle is known as
A:-Helix B:-Concha C:-Antihelix D:-Lobule
Ans: B
52:-Participation of non test ear in testing of test ear is removed using _________ procedure.
A:-Masking B:-Cross hearing C:-Cross over D:-Interaural attenuation
Ans: A
53:-Amplification device which uses magnetic signal to transmit the teacher speech to children ?
A:-FM hearing aids B:-Induction loop systems C:-Infra red systems D:-Hard wire system
Ans: B
54:-Hearing aid comprises of
A:-Microphone B:-Amplifier C:-Receiver D:-All of the above
Ans: D
55:-__________ Type of tympanogram is commonly seen in sensorineural hearing loss.
A:-C B:-Ad C:-As D:-A
Ans: D
56:-Goal of aural rehabilitation is to
A:-Improve speech reading B:-Make Maximum use of residual hearing
C:-Assess the degree of the hearing handicap D:-All of the above
Ans: D
57:-The cranial nerve responsible for sound conduction
A:-Facial nerve B:-Trigeminal nerve C:-Vestibular nerve D:-Auditory nerve
Ans: D
58:-Choose the appropriate treatment for sensorineural hearing loss
A:-Hearing aids
B:-Ear wax removal
C:-Radiation therapy
D:-Gluten free diet
Ans: A
59:-RCI full form
A:-Rehabilitation Council of India B:-Receiver Canal Inserts C:-Revised Council of India D:-Rehabilitation Centre of India
Ans: A
60:-Which year the RPWD Act was enacted ?
A:-2014 B:-2016 C:-2015 D:-2017
Ans: B
61:-____________ is the structure of resonatory system.
A:-Trachea B:-Vocal folds C:-Lips D:-Nose
Ans: D
62:-Structure that are involved in speech production are
A:-Lungs B:-Larynx C:-Tongue D:-All of a, b, c
Ans: D
63:-___________ is a complex 2 way and intentional process of passing the message.
A:-Speech B:-Language C:-Communication D:-None of a, b, c
Ans: C
64:-___________ system is used in speech sounds production such as consonants and vowels.
A:-Respiratory B:-Phonatory C:-Resonatory D:-Articulatory
Ans: D
65:-Central Nervous System consists of
A:-Brain B:-Spinal Cord C:-Both a) and b) D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: C
66:-Damage to _________area in the brain leads to problem in comprehension of speech.
A:-Wernicke's area B:-Broca's area C:-Corpus Collusum D:-Striatum
Ans: A
67:-Inonation, rate, stress features belongs to _________ of speech.
A:-Semantics B:-Syntax C:-Prosody D:-Morphology
Ans: C
68:-A person voice with diplophonia will have
A:-Double pitch B:-Dipole pitch C:-Diluted pitch D:-Divergent pitch
Ans: A
69:-Pharynx is an important structure in determining __________ of speech.
A:-Frequency B:-Intensity C:-Resonance D:-Nasality
Ans: C
70:-Speech sounds that are produced by closure or narrowing of the air passage so that air stream is blocked completely or partially in mouth or comes out with out audible noise
A:-Vowels B:-Consonants C:-Both of a) and b) D:-None of a) and b)
Ans: B
71:-Place of articulation where the tongue tip is brought up to articulate with the flat part of alveolar ridge
A:-Labiodentals B:-Palatals C:-Alveolar D:-Velar
Ans: C
72:-__________ is a bilabial plosive.
A:-/t/ B:-/d/ C:-/g/ D:-/p/
Ans: D
73:-__________ sounds are produced with an unobstructed open vocal tract.
A:-Consonants B:-Vowels C:-Blends D:-Diphthongs
Ans: B
74:-Series of syllable production by a child refers to
A:-Cooing B:-Babbling C:-Yelling D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: B
75:-Fast rate of speech is known as
A:-Bluttering B:-Stuttering C:-Cluttering D:-Fluttering
Ans: C
76:-What are the factors that affect speech and language development in children with hearing loss ?
A:-Age of onset of HI B:-Type of hearing loss C:-Degree of HI D:-All a), b), c)
Ans: D
77:-Breathiness is disorder of voice
A:-Loudness B:-Quality C:-Pitch D:-Intensity
Ans: B
78:-Using hand shapes and positions very close to lips to communicate refers to
A:-Hand speech B:-Communicating speech C:-Cued speech D:-Cooing speech
Ans: C
79:-Auditory Verbal Therapy mainly focuses on
A:-Listening B:-Lisping C:-Reading D:-Writing
Ans: A
A:-Helix B:-Concha C:-Antihelix D:-Lobule
Ans: B
52:-Participation of non test ear in testing of test ear is removed using _________ procedure.
A:-Masking B:-Cross hearing C:-Cross over D:-Interaural attenuation
Ans: A
53:-Amplification device which uses magnetic signal to transmit the teacher speech to children ?
A:-FM hearing aids B:-Induction loop systems C:-Infra red systems D:-Hard wire system
Ans: B
54:-Hearing aid comprises of
A:-Microphone B:-Amplifier C:-Receiver D:-All of the above
Ans: D
55:-__________ Type of tympanogram is commonly seen in sensorineural hearing loss.
A:-C B:-Ad C:-As D:-A
Ans: D
56:-Goal of aural rehabilitation is to
A:-Improve speech reading B:-Make Maximum use of residual hearing
C:-Assess the degree of the hearing handicap D:-All of the above
Ans: D
57:-The cranial nerve responsible for sound conduction
A:-Facial nerve B:-Trigeminal nerve C:-Vestibular nerve D:-Auditory nerve
Ans: D
58:-Choose the appropriate treatment for sensorineural hearing loss
A:-Hearing aids
B:-Ear wax removal
C:-Radiation therapy
D:-Gluten free diet
Ans: A
59:-RCI full form
A:-Rehabilitation Council of India B:-Receiver Canal Inserts C:-Revised Council of India D:-Rehabilitation Centre of India
Ans: A
60:-Which year the RPWD Act was enacted ?
A:-2014 B:-2016 C:-2015 D:-2017
Ans: B
61:-____________ is the structure of resonatory system.
A:-Trachea B:-Vocal folds C:-Lips D:-Nose
Ans: D
62:-Structure that are involved in speech production are
A:-Lungs B:-Larynx C:-Tongue D:-All of a, b, c
Ans: D
63:-___________ is a complex 2 way and intentional process of passing the message.
A:-Speech B:-Language C:-Communication D:-None of a, b, c
Ans: C
64:-___________ system is used in speech sounds production such as consonants and vowels.
A:-Respiratory B:-Phonatory C:-Resonatory D:-Articulatory
Ans: D
65:-Central Nervous System consists of
A:-Brain B:-Spinal Cord C:-Both a) and b) D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: C
66:-Damage to _________area in the brain leads to problem in comprehension of speech.
A:-Wernicke's area B:-Broca's area C:-Corpus Collusum D:-Striatum
Ans: A
67:-Inonation, rate, stress features belongs to _________ of speech.
A:-Semantics B:-Syntax C:-Prosody D:-Morphology
Ans: C
68:-A person voice with diplophonia will have
A:-Double pitch B:-Dipole pitch C:-Diluted pitch D:-Divergent pitch
Ans: A
69:-Pharynx is an important structure in determining __________ of speech.
A:-Frequency B:-Intensity C:-Resonance D:-Nasality
Ans: C
70:-Speech sounds that are produced by closure or narrowing of the air passage so that air stream is blocked completely or partially in mouth or comes out with out audible noise
A:-Vowels B:-Consonants C:-Both of a) and b) D:-None of a) and b)
Ans: B
71:-Place of articulation where the tongue tip is brought up to articulate with the flat part of alveolar ridge
A:-Labiodentals B:-Palatals C:-Alveolar D:-Velar
Ans: C
72:-__________ is a bilabial plosive.
A:-/t/ B:-/d/ C:-/g/ D:-/p/
Ans: D
73:-__________ sounds are produced with an unobstructed open vocal tract.
A:-Consonants B:-Vowels C:-Blends D:-Diphthongs
Ans: B
74:-Series of syllable production by a child refers to
A:-Cooing B:-Babbling C:-Yelling D:-None of a), b), c)
Ans: B
75:-Fast rate of speech is known as
A:-Bluttering B:-Stuttering C:-Cluttering D:-Fluttering
Ans: C
76:-What are the factors that affect speech and language development in children with hearing loss ?
A:-Age of onset of HI B:-Type of hearing loss C:-Degree of HI D:-All a), b), c)
Ans: D
77:-Breathiness is disorder of voice
A:-Loudness B:-Quality C:-Pitch D:-Intensity
Ans: B
78:-Using hand shapes and positions very close to lips to communicate refers to
A:-Hand speech B:-Communicating speech C:-Cued speech D:-Cooing speech
Ans: C
79:-Auditory Verbal Therapy mainly focuses on
A:-Listening B:-Lisping C:-Reading D:-Writing
Ans: A