Testing the Mix of Music and Game Sounds CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   A tester moves the music volume slider to zero while keeping the sound effects volume at maximum. What should happen?

   • AThe sound effects become louder
   • BBoth music and sound effects become silent
   • CThe music becomes silent, but the sound effects remain audible
   • DThe music becomes quieter, but still audible
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What does 'dynamic range' refer to in an audio mix?

   • AThe overall volume level of the mix
   • BThe difference between the loudest and quietest parts of the mix
   • CThe frequency range of the audio
   • DThe number of audio channels in the mix
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4. 28application · medium

   A game has a 'Music Ducking' option that is supposed to lower the music volume when a character speaks. The tester enables the option, but the music does not duck during dialogue. What is the most likely issue?

   • AThe dialogue volume is too low, so the ducking is not triggered.
   • BThe music ducking feature is not functioning correctly.
   • CThe music volume is already too low, so ducking has no effect.
   • DThe sound effects are interfering with the ducking feature.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which scenario indicates a lack of audio separation?

   • AThe music is louder than the sound effects
   • BThe player can clearly hear the enemy's footsteps over the music
   • CThe music and the sound of the player's sword swing blend together into an indistinct noise
   • DThe sound effects are quieter than the music
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6. 30expert · hard

   A tester is evaluating a game where the music is composed of a low-frequency bass line and the sound effects include a low rumble for explosions. The tester finds that during explosions, the bass line is barely audible. What is the most likely cause and what should the tester recommend?

   • AThe music is too quiet and needs to be raised in the mix.
   • BThe music and sound effects occupy the same frequency range, causing masking; recommend frequency carving or sidechain compression.
   • CThe dynamic range is too wide, causing the bass to be inaudible.
   • DThe explosion sound is too loud and should be reduced.
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