Audio Editing Certificate - Final Test

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Why is recording at -12dB peak recommended?(Required)

A) It’s the easiest level to achieve

B) It avoids distortion and maintains audio quality

C) It makes the recording louder

D) It is the maximum level allowed in Audacity

How does the acoustics of the recording environment affect the audio quality?(Required)

Check all that apply.

A) It has no significant impact.

B) Good acoustics can reduce the need for post-processing.

C) Poor acoustics can introduce echo and reverb, degrading audio clarity.

D) It affects the recording speed

What should you do if you notice distortion during a recording?(Required)

Check all that apply.

A) Increase the recording volume

B) Move closer to the microphone

C) Turn down the microphone gain or move away from the microphone

D) Continue recording and fix it in post-production

Why is regular saving of your Audacity project important?(Required)

A) To take breaks during long recording sessions

B) To prevent loss of data in case of a computer crash

C) To share progress with other volunteers

D) To keep the computer running smoothly

When is it appropriate to use the Noise Reduction effect in Audacity?(Required)

A) Before any other editing process

B) After completing all other edits

C) Only on vocal tracks

D) Randomly throughout the track

When using the Noise Reduction feature in Audacity, what indicates that it has been overapplied?(Required)

A) The recording sounds warmer.

B) There is a significant reduction in background noise.

C) The voice sounds robotic or has a metallic quality.

D) The audio becomes louder.

Why is equalization used in audio editing(Required)

Check all that apply.

A) To balance the volume levels throughout the recording.

B) To enhance or reduce specific frequencies to improve sound clarity and quality.

C) To increase the overall loudness of the recording.

D) To convert the audio to a different format

In Audacity, which tool or feature should you use to remove an unwanted segment of audio without affecting the rest of the track?(Required)

A) Amplify

B) Envelope Tool

C) Silence Audio

D) Selection Tool

What should you do if there is a sudden spike in volume during a recording?(Required)

A) Lower the overall track volume.

B) Use the ‘Envelope Tool’ in Audacity to manually adjust the volume of the spike.

C) Re-record the entire track.

D) Apply the ‘Limiter’ effect to the whole track.

What can be done if your reading sounds too monotonous and risks disengaging listeners?(Required)

A) Adjust the pitch randomly throughout the recording.

B) Re-record with varied intonation.

C) Insert music tracks at intervals.

D) Use the ‘Change Tempo’ effect without altering the pitch.

After reviewing your recording, you decide to remove a specific section in the middle that is no longer relevant. What steps should you take to edit this section out seamlessly?(Required)

A) Delete the section and leave a silent gap.

B) Use the ‘Cut’ function in Audacity to remove the section and automatically close the gap.

C) Overlap background music over the section to mask it.

D) Lower the volume of the section instead of cutting it out.

You've removed an irrelevant section from the middle of your recording and now need to insert new content in its place. How should you proceed to record and insert the new segment seamlessly?(Required)

A) Record the new segment separately and then drag it into the gap using the ‘Time Shift’ tool in Audacity.

B) Leave the gap empty to signify the removal of content.

C) Record the new segment live while playing the existing recording to match the tone and pace.

D) Use the ‘Generate Silence’ feature in Audacity to fill the gap, ignoring the need for new content.

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Audacity Editing Certificate Program

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