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What can be used to reduce noise impinging on a building without resorting to costly sound insulation?
What can be used to reduce noise impinging on a building without resorting to costly sound insulation?
- Metal roofing
- Glass windows
- Earth embankment (correct)
- Masonry garden wall
What type of structures act as sound absorbers and reflectors?
What type of structures act as sound absorbers and reflectors?
- Hedges of trees with dense foliage (correct)
- Concrete walkways
- Brick buildings
- Houses with metal roofs
Where is it advantageous to place the speakers platform in a building?
Where is it advantageous to place the speakers platform in a building?
- Opposite to the street
- At the center of the room
- In the basement
- At the end of the room adjacent to the street (correct)
What is the science of converting acoustical energy into another form of energy?
What is the science of converting acoustical energy into another form of energy?
Which part of a building layout has a bearing on noise control?
Which part of a building layout has a bearing on noise control?
What type of construction can help in noise reduction through absorption?
What type of construction can help in noise reduction through absorption?
What aspect of hedges contributes to their effectiveness as sound absorbers and reflectors?
What aspect of hedges contributes to their effectiveness as sound absorbers and reflectors?
What is the purpose of a sound reinforcement system?
What is the purpose of a sound reinforcement system?
In an ideal sound system, what should the frequency response be like?
In an ideal sound system, what should the frequency response be like?
What characteristic ensures that sound appears to come from the originating source?
What characteristic ensures that sound appears to come from the originating source?
When might a sound system typically be required based on the text?
When might a sound system typically be required based on the text?
Which of the following is NOT a basic element of all sound systems?
Which of the following is NOT a basic element of all sound systems?
What are examples of input devices mentioned in the text?
What are examples of input devices mentioned in the text?
Which component is responsible for boosting the input signal in a sound system?
Which component is responsible for boosting the input signal in a sound system?
What is the principal mechanism through which sound is transmitted through a rigid partition?
What is the principal mechanism through which sound is transmitted through a rigid partition?
Why does double-wall construction offer high insulation?
Why does double-wall construction offer high insulation?
What are usually considered the paths of least resistance in sound insulation of a room?
What are usually considered the paths of least resistance in sound insulation of a room?
How can the average transmission loss of a window be primarily improved?
How can the average transmission loss of a window be primarily improved?
What factor contributes to the increased transmission loss of a door?
What factor contributes to the increased transmission loss of a door?
According to the rule for noise insulation requirements, what should be added to the difference between outside noise level and acceptable noise level?
According to the rule for noise insulation requirements, what should be added to the difference between outside noise level and acceptable noise level?
What is the formula for determining the noise-insulation factor required for satisfactory noise insulation?
What is the formula for determining the noise-insulation factor required for satisfactory noise insulation?
Which construction method frequently offers high insulation at moderate cost?
Which construction method frequently offers high insulation at moderate cost?
What is the purpose of adding 10 dB in noise insulation?
What is the purpose of adding 10 dB in noise insulation?
What is one of the beneficial effects of installing acoustical materials in a room?
What is one of the beneficial effects of installing acoustical materials in a room?
In what types of spaces are absorption techniques recommended?
In what types of spaces are absorption techniques recommended?
What is a characteristic of noise localization achieved by acoustical materials?
What is a characteristic of noise localization achieved by acoustical materials?
Why are absorption techniques effective in certain spaces?
Why are absorption techniques effective in certain spaces?
What is one reason for installing acoustical materials in offices?
What is one reason for installing acoustical materials in offices?
What is the speed of vibration through a solid building structure compared to sound in air?
What is the speed of vibration through a solid building structure compared to sound in air?
Which of the following materials is recommended to reduce impact transmission to the floor?
Which of the following materials is recommended to reduce impact transmission to the floor?
What is the primary source of solid-borne noise?
What is the primary source of solid-borne noise?
What is the purpose of using heavy carpeting in sound reduction?
What is the purpose of using heavy carpeting in sound reduction?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a measure for solid-borne sound reduction?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a measure for solid-borne sound reduction?
What does the table provide ratings for in terms of floor constructions?
What does the table provide ratings for in terms of floor constructions?
How does solid-borne noise typically travel through a building structure?
How does solid-borne noise typically travel through a building structure?
Which material is not recommended in the text for reducing solid-borne noise transmission?
Which material is not recommended in the text for reducing solid-borne noise transmission?
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