Noise Measurements and Control - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   What is meant by Reverberant chamber?

a. Chambers having walls, ceiling and flooring acoustically reflected
b. Chambers having walls, ceiling and flooring covered by sound absorbing materials
c. Chambers having walls and ceiling made of different absorbing material
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Chambers having walls, ceiling and flooring acoustically reflected

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2)   Which of the following absorptive treatment can be used to cover the interior of a box to prevent the reverberant sound?

a. Open cell foam
b. Glass fiber mat
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both a. and b.

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3)   The process of maintaining appropriate noise level without considering economic factors is called as _____

a. noise control
b. noise reduction
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: noise reduction

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4)   What are the adverse effects of noise on the organizations?

a. Compensation claims
b. Productivity
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both a. and b.

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5)   Which instrument integrates sound pressure as a function of time over a period of time?

a. Noise dosimeter
b. FFT analyzer
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Noise dosimeter

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6)   What is the function of frequency analyzer?

a. It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by magnetically separating the signal
b. It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by electronically separating the signal
c. It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by electromagnetically separating the signal
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by electronically separating the signal

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7)   Which of the following methods can be used to control the noise level at source?

a. Changing design process
b. Using sound enclosures
c. Controlling vibration
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

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8)   Which type of earplugs contain silicon rubber and a fixing agent?

a. Semi insert protectors
b. Custom moulded earplugs
c. Pre-fabricated earplugs
d. Canal caps
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Custom moulded earplugs

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9)   Which of the following construction equipments have highest noise level?

a. Compressors
b. Generators
c. Pneumatic wrenches
d. Pumps
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pneumatic wrenches

Explanation:
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10)   The noise level generated by domestic air conditioner ranges between _________

a. 38 dB to 70 dB
b. 35 dB to 52 dB
c. 62 dB to 88 dB
d. 50 dB to 60 dB
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 50 dB to 60 dB

Explanation:
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