Question 1

A common vocal problem that is related to resonance is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sing-song pattern 
B) monotone 
C) breathy sound 
D) nasal sound 
A) sing-song pattern 
B) monotone 
C) breathy sound 
D) nasal sound D

Question 2

The proper use of the lips, teeth, tongue, and jaw, referred to as the ________, helps produce clear vocal sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) resonators 
B) projectors 
C) pronouncers 
D) articulators 
A) resonators 
B) projectors 
C) pronouncers 
D) articulators D

Question 3

Which of the following illustrates the articulation problem of omission?

Accepted Answer

A) saying ''wabbit'' instead of ''rabbit'' 
B) saying ''warsh'' instead of ''wash'' 
C) saying ''chick'' instead of ''chic'' 
D) saying ''winner'' instead of ''winter'' 
A) saying ''wabbit'' instead of ''rabbit'' 
B) saying ''warsh'' instead of ''wash'' 
C) saying ''chick'' instead of ''chic'' 
D) saying ''winner'' instead of ''winter'' D

Question 4

Which of the following variables of your speaking voice do you have the least ability to manipulate?

Accepted Answer

A) volume 
B) pitch 
C) rate 
D) tone 
A) volume 
B) pitch 
C) rate 
D) tone

Question 5

Which of the following is least likely to define an excellent broadcast announcer voice?

Accepted Answer

A) speaking with a low, pleasing, resonant voice 
B) speaking at a pace that promotes easy comprehension 
C) speaking at a loud volume level 
D) speaking with precise articulation 
A) speaking with a low, pleasing, resonant voice 
B) speaking at a pace that promotes easy comprehension 
C) speaking at a loud volume level 
D) speaking with precise articulation

Question 6

Proper diaphragmatic breathing includes all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the back should be straight 
B) the abdomen should push out 
C) the chest should rise 
D) the knees should be flexed 
A) the back should be straight 
B) the abdomen should push out 
C) the chest should rise 
D) the knees should be flexed

Question 7

Television performers do not have to be concerned about vocal delivery; it is much more important for them to be concerned about their appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the proper performance guideline to follow for pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

A) pronounce foreign words as a native speaker 
B) maintain individuality by using regional accents 
C) always pronounce ''the'' as ''thee'' 
D) be familiar with copy to avoid pronunciation mistakes 
A) pronounce foreign words as a native speaker 
B) maintain individuality by using regional accents 
C) always pronounce ''the'' as ''thee'' 
D) be familiar with copy to avoid pronunciation mistakes

Question 9

A career in broadcast announcing should not be considered unless you have a voice with a deep, low pitch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If your voice is soft, the best way to increase its strength is to use the volume controls on the audio board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The broadcast standard for speaking is Standard American English at about 160 words per minute (wpm).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most important muscle/s for proper breathing is/are the _______.

Accepted Answer

A) lungs 
B) diaphragm 
C) resonators 
D) vocal cords 
A) lungs 
B) diaphragm 
C) resonators 
D) vocal cords

Question 13

The tone quality of your voice is primarily affected by the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) resonators 
B) articulators 
C) pitch 
D) volume 
A) resonators 
B) articulators 
C) pitch 
D) volume

Question 14

The use of a high-quality condenser mic may help to enhance ________.

Accepted Answer

A) resonance 
B) articulation 
C) pronunciation 
D) volume 
A) resonance 
B) articulation 
C) pronunciation 
D) volume

Question 15

Which part of your vocal apparatus directs air over the vocal cords?

Accepted Answer

A) vocal folds 
B) pharynx 
C) larynx 
D) trachea 
A) vocal folds 
B) pharynx 
C) larynx 
D) trachea

A common vocal problem that is related to resonance is a ________.

The proper use of the lips, teeth, tongue, and jaw, referred to as the ________, helps produce clear vocal sounds.

Which of the following illustrates the articulation problem of omission?

Which of the following variables of your speaking voice do you have the least ability to manipulate?

Which of the following is least likely to define an excellent broadcast announcer voice?

Proper diaphragmatic breathing includes all of the following except ________.

Television performers do not have to be concerned about vocal delivery; it is much more important for them to be concerned about their appearance.

Which of the following is the proper performance guideline to follow for pronunciation?

A career in broadcast announcing should not be considered unless you have a voice with a deep, low pitch.

If your voice is soft, the best way to increase its strength is to use the volume controls on the audio board.

The broadcast standard for speaking is Standard American English at about 160 words per minute (wpm).

The most important muscle/s for proper breathing is/are the _______.

The tone quality of your voice is primarily affected by the use of ________.

The use of a high-quality condenser mic may help to enhance ________.

Which part of your vocal apparatus directs air over the vocal cords?

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Exam 4: Vocal Development

A common vocal problem that is related to resonance is a ________.

The proper use of the lips, teeth, tongue, and jaw, referred to as the ________, helps produce clear vocal sounds.

Which of the following illustrates the articulation problem of omission?

Which of the following variables of your speaking voice do you have the least ability to manipulate?

Which of the following is least likely to define an excellent broadcast announcer voice?

Proper diaphragmatic breathing includes all of the following except ________.

Television performers do not have to be concerned about vocal delivery; it is much more important for them to be concerned about their appearance.

Which of the following is the proper performance guideline to follow for pronunciation?

A career in broadcast announcing should not be considered unless you have a voice with a deep, low pitch.

If your voice is soft, the best way to increase its strength is to use the volume controls on the audio board.

The broadcast standard for speaking is Standard American English at about 160 words per minute (wpm).

The most important muscle/s for proper breathing is/are the _______.

The tone quality of your voice is primarily affected by the use of ________.

The use of a high-quality condenser mic may help to enhance ________.

Which part of your vocal apparatus directs air over the vocal cords?

Introduction to Professional Announcing

The Audio Performance Environmentque

The Television Performance Environment

Performance Development

Commercial Announcing

Interviewing

News Announcing

Music Announcing

Sports Announcing

Specialty Announcing

Legal and Ethical Issues for Media Performers

Beginning an Announcing Career 280

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