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Welcome to your FXA Chapter 17 Acoustics and Monitoring

Before moving on, complete the quiz below to test your understanding of Acoustics & Monitoring.

This assessment is designed to reinforce what you’ve learned and ensure you’re ready to progress.

👉 Take your time and answer carefully.
👉 A passing score of 70% is required to move forward.

What are studio monitors?

Speakers designed for accurate sound reproduction

Plugins

Microphones

Headphones only

None

What is the “sweet spot” in a studio?

The mixing console

The recording area

The optimal listening position for accurate monitoring

The loudest part of the room

None

Why is room acoustics important?

It makes music louder

It affects how accurately you hear your mix

It changes tempo

It removes noise

None

What is the purpose of using headphones in mixing?

To change pitch

To check details and isolate elements in a mix

To replace speakers completely

To increase volume

None

What can poor acoustics cause?

Inaccurate mixing decisions and poor translation to other systems

Better mixes

Faster workflow

Higher volume

None

What is a bass trap?

A device used to absorb low-frequency energy in a room

A plugin

A cable

A microphone

None

What are reflections in a room?

Electrical signals

Plugin effects

Sound waves bouncing off surfaces

Sound that disappears

None

What is acoustics in audio engineering?

How sound behaves in a room

The volume level of audio

The type of microphone used

The speed of recording

None

What is acoustic treatment used for?

Changing pitch

Recording audio

Increasing volume

Controlling reflections and improving sound accuracy

None

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Why are studio monitors important?

They provide a true and accurate representation of your mix

They add effects

They remove noise

They increase volume

None

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