Environment II QUIZ 2

Generate an image of an architect with sound design elements, featuring acoustic panels, a quiet office environment, and visual representations of sound waves, focusing on a modern aesthetic.

Environment II Quiz: Understanding Sound and Noise

Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of sound, noise, and acoustics with this engaging quiz! From the properties of various noises to the best practices for soundproofing and noise mitigation, this quiz covers it all.

10 challenging questions
Multiple choice and checkboxes for interactive learning
Assess your understanding of sound masking, impact noise, and more

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by QuietWave347

Check Items that are TRUE of Brown Noise

Listening to brown noise will make you need to use the restroom

Brown Noise is a more bassy-y rumble

Brown Noise is inaudible to the human ear

White, Pink and Brown noise are like...

They do not mask other sounds because they amplify frequencies - creating a louder space

Act as background noise for corporate enviroments

Muffling Blankets of sound - they mask other sounds by making them less significant compared to the background

Instances of sound - they combine other sounds by making them into a hum

Check Items that are TRUE of Sound Masking (SM.)

Sound Masking is inserting a small amount of noise into the enviroment at a fairly low level

Sound Masking is inserting a large amount of noise into the enviroment at a high level

Sound Masking systems are useless as using accoustical construction works far better

Sound Masking systems make use of a special sound spectrum that drowns out speech, and sounds somewhat like a forced air HVAC system

Sound Masking can take some of the jarring sounds and smooth them out, and give you a more focuses concentration experience

Sound Masking uses white and pink noise

Sound Masking is generally more acceptable to humans than white or pink noise

Sound Masking does not smooth out sounds but instead uses frequencies to eradicate them

Check Items that are TRUE How can Architects reduce ducted fan noise?

Duct Baffles (silencers, attenuators), duct Insulation

High Velocity Air Delivery System

Low Velocity Air Delivery System

Place mechanical rooms far from sensitive areas

Use compact and tight mechanical rooms

Long straight duct runs

Convoluted duct runs

Choose quiet machinery

What is Impact Noise?

Impact noise relays the noise through the materials of a building

Impact noise sets a structure into vibration, with all the typical vibration results

Impact noise affects "Footfall"

Environment II QUIZ 2

Environment II Quiz: Understanding Sound and Noise

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