CT100 CYCLE 6 FINAL (In order - Cycles 1-6)

What type of numbering system does a computer use to process and store data?

Binary

A ______ refers to the smallest unit of data in a computer system?

Bit

What is the measurement of CPU processing speed referred to as?

Clock Speed

What computer component is responsible for processing information?

CPU

DAW stands for what?

Digital Audio Workstation

What is larger: A Gigabyte or Terabyte?

Terabyte

Your 1 Terabyte external hard drive is what type of hard drive? 

SSD

The Mac laptop features what type of internal storage drive?

SSD 

What are the two types of memory that a computer may use? Choose two answers. 

-Stored,
-Active

Your student laptop at CRAS contain 16GB of what type of memory?

RAM

What happens to total resistance in a parallel circuit when you add another branch to that circuit?

Decreases

AC and DC have a constant, non-changing polarity.

False

An electrical component that can limit current to a safe value, drop voltages to a required value is

a resistor

The unit of measurement used for Current is

amps

If voltage increases and resistance remains constant, the current will

increase

In a parallel circuit, the total current is the sum of the individual branch currents.

True

In a parallel circuit, the total resistance of the circuit is always lower than the smallest branch resistance in the circuit.

True

The formulas stating the mathematical relationship between voltage, current and resistance are known as

Ohm's Law

In a series circuit:

voltage will drop across each resistor

A microphone transduces sound into AC voltage.

True

The total resistance (or AC impedance) of one 8 ohm and one 16 ohm speaker wired in series with each other would be

24 ohms

A "short circuit" means there is no path for current to flow and no current flowing in the circuit.

False

The total resistance (AC impedance) of two 8 ohm speakers wired in parallel with each other would be

4 ohms

In a series circuit:

there is one path for current to flow

Media Type, Media Format, File Format, and File Specific Consideration are critical regarding what between computers and programs?

Compatibility

What should you be doing routinely with all important data and files on your computer?

Backing up the files

Digital files that move between people involved in audio production workflow are referred to as what?

Deliverables

How many backups should you have for important documents and files?

two or more

Which of the following is NOT an internet based file transfer service?

CrasConnect

Which of the following is NOT example of a physical Media Type:

RAM

All programs can open all file formats?

False'.

File management is an optional skill that is not required if you work with computers. 

False

Even if Media Type, Media Format, and File Format compatibility is correct, File Specific Considerations may prevent certain programs from opening certain specific files. 

True

All hard drives are compatible between all Operating Systems?

False

At what numeric level does digital clipping occur?

0dBFS

When would Dithering be used?

When exporting audio to a lower Bit Depth setting than it was previously.

Dynamic Range is: 1 bit = ____ dB?

1 bit = 6dB

Dynamic Resolution is calculated by which equation?

2 to the power of N (Where N is equal to the number of bits)

Sample Rate determines your _____________?

Frequency Response

Dynamic Resolution and Dynamic Range is determined by ___________?

Bit Depth

What controls the timing and accuracy of the converters?

The Clock

What does PCM stand for?

Pulse Code Modulation

What is a digital timing error between the Samples called?

Jitter

What is the Bit Depth for CD Quality Audio?

16 Bit

What is the Sample Rate of CD Quality Audio?

44.1kHz

Nyquist Theorem states.....

The Sample Rate must be at least 2 times the highest audio frequency be recorded or converted.

When using the PCM process what are the 2 most common audio file formats captured?

Wave and AIFF

When looking at a digital meter, what is at the very bottom that you want your signal to be higher than?

Quantization Noise

-20dBFS is the equivalent to _______ in analog

0dBVU

How many channels of audio does ADAT protocol transfer?

8 channels

What is the "consumer" Stereo protocol?

S/PDIF

Lossless Compression audio is considered .............?

Temporary and Non-Destructive

Lossy Compression audio is considered .............?

Permanent and Destructive

What type of cable does ADAT use?

Optical Cable

Up to how many channels can MADI transfer?

64

Would 256kbps be considered Bit Rate or Bit Depth?

Bit Rate

What is Multiplexing?

Sending multiple channels of audio down a single cable digitally

What is CBR?

Constant Bite Rate

What is VBR?

Variable Bit Rate

Is m4a a lossless or lossy file?

It can be Either

What are 2 common "Uncompressed" audio files types?

AIFF and Wav

What is file size reduction software called?

Codec

Is an Mp3 lossless or lossy?

It is Lossy

What is the quick-key to "Bounce" audio in Logic?

Command + B

How many channels are in the MIDI protocol?

16

How many degrees of Velocity are there?

128

In order for one MIDI device to communicate with another, what must be true? (hint: more than one answer)

Channels must match, Connections must be correct

The part of a keyboard that generates MIDI instructions is:

the controller

The part of the keyboard that responds to MIDI information is:

sound computer

Which of the following is not a possible application of MIDI?

Recording a vocal

Pressure applied to a key after it is struck is referred to as

aftertouch

The MIDI term for how fast or hard the key is struck is:

velocity

The___ port receives MIDI information.

In

The____port is used to transmit MIDI information from a "Master" devic

Out

What are the two types of MIDI sequencers?

Linear, Pattern

If a device can respond to multiple MIDI channels simultaneously, is it considered:

Multimbral

What best describes the function of the Thru port?

Repeats all MIDI information received by the device's IN port

What is the difference between monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers?

Voices

Quantizing MIDI will affect which of the following?

Timing resolution, Rhythmic feel of the performance

Which Continuous Control Number would be used to change a sound’s position in the stereo field?

10

Continuous Control Messages affect only one particular MIDI channel at a time?

True

A Sustain or Damper Pedal is merely an off/on switch. What 2 values are generated?

0, 127

When MIDI is used to create music, which of the following are true?

You can change the sound of a part without having to completely re-record it.

linear sequencer

records midi information chronologically

multi-timbral

the ability for a device to use more than one MIDI channel at one time.

sequencer

a device that records and plays back MIDI information,

monophonic

can only play one voice at a time

pattern mode

where the individual sections of midi information are created

quantizing

adjusts MIDI event timing placement,

drum machine

a great example of a pattern sequencer

PPQ (parts per quarter-note)

measures the timing resolution of a sequencer

step-write recording

recording MIDI events one at a time,

polyphony

defines the maximum number of voices an instrument produces at one time

Any device that is enslaved to a master is said to be in

External Sync

Communication between master and slave must include what 2 general pieces of information?

Pace and Place

The original frame rates for television broadcast were 30FPS in the USA and 25 FPS in Europe. Why?

Both frame rates were based on the power line frequencies of the respective countries

What is the "name" of the US video standard?

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee)

FSK is an audio version of ?

MIDI Clock

In any synchronization setup, how many devices can be masters?

One

Is MIDI Machine Control (MMC) a synchronization protocol?

No