CED Audio-Visual & Production Design

Question 1

What does DMX stand for in event lighting control systems?

Accepted Answer

Digital Multiplex

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Dynamic Matrix Exchange

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Direct Media Crossover

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Dual Mode Xenon

Question 2

Which microphone type is most appropriate for a keynote speaker who needs to move freely across a large stage?

Accepted Answer

Lavalier (lapel) wireless microphone

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Condenser microphone on a stand

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Shotgun microphone

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Dynamic handheld microphone on a stand

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a confidence monitor in event production?

Accepted Answer

To display the presenter's slides so they can see them while facing the audience

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To record the event for post-production editing

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To relay real-time audience reactions to the production team

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To control audio levels for the presenter on stage

Question 4

In event projection, what does 'throw distance' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The distance between the projector lens and the projection surface

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The maximum weight a projector can safely be rigged at overhead

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The angle at which light exits the projector aperture

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The brightness output of a projector measured in lumens

Question 5

What is the standard broadcast video frame rate used in the United States?

Accepted Answer

29.97 fps (30 fps)

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24 fps

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25 fps

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48 fps

Question 6

What does audio 'mixing' refer to in live event production?

Accepted Answer

Balancing and blending multiple audio channels into a cohesive final output

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Physically combining audio cables into a single output connector

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Converting digital audio signals to analog format

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Distributing audio simultaneously to multiple venue zones

Question 7

What is the purpose of a DI (Direct Injection) box in event audio production?

Accepted Answer

To convert an unbalanced high-impedance signal to a balanced low-impedance signal

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To amplify audio signals for large venue coverage

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To record audio to a digital storage medium

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To synchronize audio and video signals