Pre-Test/Post-Test for Voice: Production, Protection and Use

Please complete this test before and after completing the Voice Course. Each question is multiple choice and you may only select one answer for each. After you have answered all the questions, click the "check" button to see your score. When your test has been scored, click the "print" button to bring up your printer window, you may either print your test or select PDF from your printer drop-down menu to save it to your computer. Be sure to save your pre-test somewhere you can access it later, so you can compare it to your post-test score.

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1. What does "speech as an overlaid function" mean?

Speech comes after birth.
Speech only comes after biological needs are met.
The body parts that are used for speech production have to be developed and used for biological purposes first, before they can be adapted for speech.
Speech comes after learning how to blow a horn.
None of the above.
All of the above.

2. To learn correct consonant pronunciation, you have to:

Learn it is the consonants which convey the meanng and the intellibility in English.
Learn each consonant by "family groups."
Learn the voiceless consonant, then the voiced, and then the nasal consonant component.
Particularly practice them at the syllable level.
None of the above.
All of the above.

3. The MOST IMPORTANT thing to know about how to say vowel sounds correctly is:

Vowels are very important.
Vowels are made by the shape of the mouth opening.
Vowels are "long" and "short."
Vowels are always voiced.
None of the above.
All of the above.

4. The term "loudness" is technically related to:

Intensity.
Frequency.
Quality.
None of the above.
All of the above.

5. The term "pitch" is technically related to:

Intensity.
Frequency.
Quality.
None of the above.
All of the above.

6. Why is intonation important?

People do not like a monotone voice.
People can understand something just based on intonation.
By intonation, alone, people can be understood from language to language.
Sales quotas can be increased by the proper use of intonation.
None of the above.
All of the above.

7. In learning proper intonation for tag questions:

Tag questions need to be said with a downward inflection to increase sales.
Tag questions with an upward inflection indicate hesitancy.
Those from a Spanish speaking or Asian background use downward inflection to signal politeness and honor to elders.
When giving a speech, use tag questions and your credibility will be questioned.
None of the above.
All of the above.

8. The reason it is important to learn about respiration is because:

The diaphragm is the main muscle that controls the taking in of air, inhalation.
It might be important to do Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on someone.
Variations in loudness require control of the exhaled air flow.
Improvement in that system will most help a person to have a better speaking voice.
None of the above.
All of the above.

9. What is the "softest volume" level a man can hear a sound at, when he REALLY works at it, and his hearing is "normal"?

-25 DB to +25 dB
0 to 25 dB
35 dB to 40 dB
65 dB to 75 dB
None of the above.
All of the above.

10. What is the "softest volume" level a man can prolong an "ah...ah...ah..." at, when he REALLY works at it and his vocal mechanism is "normal"?

-25 DB to +25 dB.
0 to 25 dB.
35 dB to 40 dB.
65 dB to 75 dB.
None of the above.
All of the above.

11. The body's basic physical structures and functions which are responsible for a person's voice are:

Respiration.
Phonation.
Resonation.
Pronunciation.
None of the above.
All of the above.

12. What does respiration involve?

Breathing.
Voicing.
Vibration.
Pronunciation.
None of the above.
All of the above.

13. What does phonation involve?

Breathing.
Voicing.
Vibration.
Pronunciation.
None of the above.
All of the above.

14. What does resonation involve?

Breathing.
Voicing.
Vibration.
Pronunciation.
None of the above.
All of the above.

15. What factor affects voice?

Pitch, frequency level.
Loudness, intensity level.
Quality (hoarse, harsh, hypernasal).
None of the above.
All of the above.

16. What affects pitch assessment and loudness assessment?

Objective.
Measurable.
Neither of the above.
Both of the above.

17. What affects quality assessment?

Objective.
Measurable.
Neither of the above.
Both of the above.

18. How many factors do you have to change to obtain a change in the voice?

One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
None of the above.
All of the above.

19. What is the number one best technique to use, either when experiencing voice problems or to try and prevent vocal trouble?

Yawn-sigh Technique.
Froeschal's Technique.
Sniff and Swallow Technique.
None of the above.
All of the above.

20. What technique can you substitute for harmful throat clearing?

Yawn-sigh Technique.
Froeschal's Technique.
Sniff and Swallow Technique.
None of the above.
All of the above.

21. What technique can you substitute for harmful coughing?

Yawn-sigh Technique.
Froeschal's Technique.
Relaxation Exercises.
Silent Cough Technique.
None of the above.
All of the above.

22. What technique can you substitute for harmful yelling?

Mouthing Words Technique.
Speechreading Technique.
Non-verbal Control Technique.
Just quit it.
None of the above.
All of the above.

23. What technique can you use for a quick "same result" as the Foreschal's Technique?

Yawn-sigh Technique.
Sniff and Swallow Technique.
Relaxation Exercises.
Silent Cough Technique.
None of the above.
All of the above.

24. What is the minimum amount of water a person needs to drink if he tends to have problems with his voice?

4 to 6 glasses a day.
6 to 8 glasses a day.
8 to 10 glass a day.
10 to 12 glasses a day.
None of the above.
All of the above.

25. How important is it to identify and reduce vocally abusive and habitually abusive vocal habits?

Very.
Somewhat.
Neutral.
Not very needed.
Not at all.

26. "Prumming" should be used:

Never if you have a demanding speaking or singing schedule.
As a quick warm-up exercise.
Only when you are talking with young children.
Only when you are angry.
None of the above.
All of the above.

27. Where is the best place to warm up your voice?

In the rehearsal hall.
In the office.
In the shower.
In the car.
None of the above.
All of the above.

28. To help you put it all together and achieve results on your job:

Exercise power verbally.
Exercise power non-verbally.
Learn the elements of a good presentation.
Analyze other people's speeches.
None of the above.
All of the above.

29. When I am through with this training, I will never have to think about my voice again:

True
False
Maybe

30. When I am through with this training, I will never have to review the various instructional handouts again:

True
False
Maybe




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