Latest RSMSSB NHM Audiologist Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
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General Knowledge & General Science and Current Affairs
Question 1Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 2Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 5Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 6Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 7Single Answer
What fraction of India's total area is covered by Rajasthan?
A
Around 5%
B
Around 15%
C
Around 10%
D
Around 20%
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A
Rajasthan's total geographical area is around 3.42 Lakh Sq. Km.
B
Total Populations of Rajasthan is around 10 crore.
C
Out of total population of Rajasthan, 24.9% people live in urban regions.
D
All of the above
Question 9Single Answer
Which district has highest population in Rajasthan?
A
Jaipur
B
Jaisalmer
C
Udaipur
D
Ajmer
Question 10Single Answer
which city in Rajasthan was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City?
A
Jaipur
B
Jodhpur
C
Udaipur
D
Jaisalmer
Question 11Single Answer
What is the major event celebrated during the "Gangaur Festival" in Rajasthan?
A
Camel Festival
B
Elephant Festival
C
Teej Festival
D
Kite Festival
Question 12Single Answer
Which wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan is known for its population of Indian tigers?
A
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
B
Keoladeo National Park
C
Ranthambhore National Park
D
Desert National Park
Question 13Single Answer
When was the Panchayati Raj system started in Rajasthan?
A
1959
B
1960
C
1961
D
1962
Question 14Single Answer
How many levels are there under the Panchayati Raj system in Rajasthan?
A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
Question 15Single Answer
Which institution works at the village level under the Panchayati Raj system in Rajasthan?
A
Gram Panchayat
B
Panchayat Committee
C
District Council
D
none of the above
General English
Question 16Single Answer
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 17Single Answer
Have the car stolen!
A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car
Question 18Single Answer
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 19Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 20Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 21Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 22Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
General Hindi
Question 23Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम
Question 24Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ
Question 25Single Answer
वर्तनी की दृष्टि से सही शब्द है?
A
महत्व
B
महतव
C
महत्तव
D
महतत्व
Question 26Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध छांटिए?
A
आयुष्मान
B
आयुश्मान
C
आयुशमान
D
आयुश्यमान
Question 27Single Answer
शुद्ध शब्द नहीं हैं?
A
कवियत्री
B
कौसल्या
C
एश्वर्य
D
श्रृंगार
Question 28Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
पूज
B
पुजय
C
पूज्य
D
पुज्य
Question 29Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
अनुसरण
B
अनूशरणन
C
अनुशरण
D
अणुशर
Question 30Single Answer
किस क्रमांक में सभी शुद्ध हैं?
A
एक्य,साप्ताहिक
B
आजीविका,आशीर्वाद
C
आर्शिवाद ,अनूकूल
D
निरिक्षण ,कृपालु
National Health Mission
Question 31Single Answer
When was the National Health Mission (NHM) launched?
A
2002
B
2005
C
2010
D
2013
Question 32Single Answer
NHM was launched by merging which two major health programs?
A
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
B
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Pulse Polio Program
C
Universal Immunization Program and Ayushman Bharat
D
Janani Suraksha Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Question 33Single Answer
What is the primary goal of NHM?
A
Reduce maternal and child mortality
B
Improve access to affordable healthcare
C
Strengthen public health infrastructure
D
All of the above
Question 34Single Answer
Which organization oversees the implementation of NHM in India?
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Women and Child Development
C
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D
Ministry of Rural Development
Question 35Single Answer
Which component of NHM focuses on urban healthcare?
A
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
B
National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
C
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
D
Ayushman Bharat
Question 36Single Answer
What is the recommended number of antenatal check-ups for a pregnant woman under NHM guidelines?
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Question 37Single Answer
Which program under NHM aims to promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal mortality?
A
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)
B
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
C
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
D
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Question 38Single Answer
Under Janani Suraksha Yojana, financial incentives are provided for:
A
Home deliveries
B
Institutional deliveries
C
Antenatal check-ups
D
Postnatal vaccinations
Question 39Single Answer
What is the primary objective of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)?
A
Providing free delivery kits to mothers
B
Providing quality antenatal care to pregnant women on the 9th of every month
C
Offering free hospital stays post-delivery
D
Encouraging home-based deliveries
Question 40Single Answer
What is the main purpose of the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) indicator?
A
To measure infant deaths
B
To track the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
C
To calculate fertility rates
D
To measure the percentage of pregnant women receiving folic acid
Question 41Single Answer
Which NHM program ensures full immunization of children under five years?
A
Mission Indradhanush
B
Ayushman Bharat
C
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
D
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Question 42Single Answer
What is the first vaccine given to a newborn under the Universal Immunization Program?
A
OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
B
BCG
C
Hepatitis B
D
DPT
Question 43Single Answer
IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness) primarily focuses on:
A
Neonatal infections
B
Diarrhea and pneumonia
C
Malnutrition
D
All of the above
Question 44Single Answer
What is the key focus of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)?
A
Immunization
B
Screening for birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, and disabilities in children
C
Free school meals
D
Preventing teenage pregnancy
Question 45Single Answer
What is the normal birth weight of a newborn?
A
Less than 1.5 kg
B
1.5-2.0 kg
C
2.5 kg or more
D
More than 4 kg
Computer
Question 46Single Answer
Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
A
Window
B
Pop-up menu
C
Message box
D
Taskbar
Question 47Single Answer
What is active desktop ?
A
a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
B
a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
C
both a and b above mentioned
D
A software
E
None of these
Question 48Single Answer
What is meant by an active window?
A
A window that is minimized
B
The window currently receiving user input
C
Any window currently open
D
The window opened first
Question 49Single Answer
What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
A
An online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
B
A computer operating system
C
A spreadsheet application
D
A database management system
Question 50Single Answer
An application is
A
word processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
B
computer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
C
Both a and b above mentioned
D
a document
E
None of these
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Computer
Question 51Single Answer
Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?
A
Window program
B
Spreadsheet program
C
Graphics program
D
Word program
E
None of these
Question 52Single Answer
The term Briefcase is used for
A
a special folder on the windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers
B
a window that us currently open
C
A folder which keeps deleted, files for a while and can be retrieved from it
D
All of the above
E
None of these
Question 53Single Answer
In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?
A
Executing a command or initiating an action
B
Permanently storing data
C
Displaying the computer's IP address
D
Formatting a disk automatically
Question 54Single Answer
A channel (in windows terminology) is
A
a widely used online service that offers access to the internet
B
a specialized web site designed to work with the windows 98 subscribing feature to automatically download information from the internet and store it on your computer for later viewing
C
an area on the computer memory where text or graphics can be temporarily stored
D
All of the above
E
None of these
Question 55Single Answer
What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?
A
The associated option is enabled or selected
B
The application has closed
C
The file has been deleted
D
The computer is offline
Question 56Single Answer
The term classic style implies
A
you can click on an item to select it and double click on an item to open it
B
a folder options setting that tells double click on an item to open it
C
both a and b
D
font style
E
None of these
Question 57Single Answer
The term click implies
A
to quickly push and release the main mouse button when onscreen mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B
a button in a dialog box
C
to shut down or exit a dialog box
D
All of the above
E
None of these
Question 58Single Answer
What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?
A
Minimize the window
B
Close the associated window or application
C
Maximize the window
D
Move the window
Question 59Single Answer
A command button
A
is a one in a dialog box such as open, close, exit OK or cancel that carries out a command
B
is a symbol that designates the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C
is a sort on screen from where you can open and manages files and programs
D
is a small button with an X on it
E
None of these
Question 60Single Answer
What is smallest unit of the information?
A
A bit
B
A byte
C
A block
D
A nibble
Audiologist & Speech Therapist
Question 61Single Answer
What is Speech-Language Pathology?
A
Study of human communication disorders
B
Study of animal communication
C
Study of brain functions only
D
Study of muscle movements
Question 62Single Answer
Which of the following professionals diagnose and treat speech and language disorders?
A
Physiotherapists
B
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
C
Cardiologists
D
Pharmacists
Question 63Single Answer
The main components of language include:
A
Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics
B
Hearing, Vision, Smell, Taste
C
Reading, Writing, Speaking
D
Breathing, Eating, Swallowing
Question 64Single Answer
What is the smallest unit of sound in a language?
A
Morpheme
B
Phoneme
C
Syntax
D
Lexicon
Question 65Single Answer
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production?
A
Wernicke’s area
B
Broca’s area
C
Occipital lobe
D
Hippocampus
Question 66Single Answer
Aphasia is a disorder related to:
A
Vision
B
Speech and language
C
Hearing
D
Motor skills
Question 67Single Answer
Which of the following is a fluency disorder?
A
Apraxia
B
Dysphagia
C
Stuttering
D
Dysarthria
Question 68Single Answer
The vocal folds are located in the:
A
Larynx
B
Pharynx
C
Trachea
D
Esophagus
Question 69Single Answer
What is the term for difficulty in swallowing?
A
Dysarthria
B
Dysphagia
C
Dyspnea
D
Dyslexia
Question 70Single Answer
The function of the Wernicke’s area is:
A
Speech production
B
Speech comprehension
C
Motor coordination
D
Reflex actions
Question 71Single Answer
Articulation disorders affect:
A
The production of speech sounds
B
Comprehension of speech
C
Vocal intensity
D
None of the above
Question 72Single Answer
Which of the following is a language disorder?
A
Dysarthria
B
Aphasia
C
Dysphonia
D
Hypernasality
Question 73Single Answer
What is apraxia of speech?
A
Difficulty in understanding speech
B
Difficulty in coordinating speech movements
C
Difficulty in swallowing
D
Excessive loudness of speech
Question 74Single Answer
The outermost part of the ear is called:
A
Cochlea
B
Pinna
C
Tympanic membrane
D
Ossicles
Question 75Single Answer
Which of the following is a symptom of vocal nodules?
A
Hoarseness
B
Hypernasality
C
Breathiness
D
Both a and c
Question 76Single Answer
A person with receptive language disorder has difficulty with:
A
Understanding spoken or written language
B
Producing clear speech
C
Controlling vocal pitch
D
Speaking fluently
Question 77Single Answer
Which organ is primarily responsible for voice production?
A
Tongue
B
Lungs
C
Larynx
D
Diaphragm
Question 78Single Answer
Which cranial nerve is most associated with speech and swallowing?
A
Vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X)
B
Optic nerve (Cranial Nerve II)
C
Trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V)
D
Hypoglossal nerve (Cranial Nerve XII)
Question 79Single Answer
The process of producing speech sounds is called:
A
Phonation
B
Articulation
C
Resonance
D
Respiration
Question 80Single Answer
The velopharyngeal mechanism is responsible for:
A
Controlling nasal airflow in speech
B
Regulating vocal pitch
C
Modulating vocal loudness
D
Coordinating swallowing
Question 81Single Answer
What is the primary function of the diaphragm in speech production?
A
Producing sound
B
Controlling airflow for phonation
C
Resonating speech sounds
D
Amplifying sound waves
Question 82Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a component of speech production?
A
Respiration
B
Phonation
C
Digestion
D
Articulation
Question 83Single Answer
A cleft palate can cause which type of speech disorder?
A
Hypernasality
B
Hoarseness
C
Dysfluency
D
Aphasia
Question 84Single Answer
The study of sound patterns and rules in a language is called:
A
Phonetics
B
Phonology
C
Morphology
D
Semantics
Question 85Single Answer
What is the primary function of the cochlea?
A
Producing speech
B
Filtering sound
C
Transmitting sound to the brain
D
Regulating balance
Question 86Single Answer
Which type of aphasia is characterized by difficulty in speech production but intact comprehension?
A
Wernicke’s aphasia
B
Broca’s aphasia
C
Global aphasia
D
Anomic aphasia
Question 87Single Answer
Dysarthria is caused by:
A
Muscle weakness affecting speech
B
Poor comprehension of language
C
Misarticulation of phonemes
D
Loss of hearing
Question 88Single Answer
What is the term for excessive nasal airflow during speech?
A
Hyponasality
B
Hypernasality
C
Dysarthria
D
Apraxia
Question 89Single Answer
The inability to produce speech sounds correctly due to neurological damage is known as:
A
Dysarthria
B
Apraxia of speech
C
Aphasia
D
Stuttering
Question 90Single Answer
Which therapy approach is commonly used for children with articulation disorders?
A
Speech sound therapy
B
Fluency therapy
C
Swallowing therapy
D
Voice therapy
Question 91Single Answer
Which of the following is a characteristic of stuttering?
A
Repetitions of sounds
B
Prolongations of sounds
C
Blocks in speech
D
All of the above
Question 92Single Answer
The assessment of speech and language disorders includes:
A
Case history
B
Standardized tests
C
Observation of communication skills
D
All of the above
Question 93Single Answer
What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss?
A
Otitis media
B
Cochlear damage
C
Noise exposure
D
Genetic factors
Question 94Single Answer
Which articulation disorder is characterized by the substitution of one sound for another?
A
Omissions
B
Substitutions
C
Additions
D
Distortions
Question 95Single Answer
The Bernoulli principle is related to:
A
Vocal fold vibration
B
Nasal resonance
C
Tongue movement
D
Auditory perception
Question 96Single Answer
Which condition involves loss of ability to speak due to neurological damage?
A
Aphonia
B
Aphasia
C
Apraxia
D
Dysarthria
Question 97Single Answer
Which therapy is used for patients with dysphagia?
A
Swallowing therapy
B
Articulation therapy
C
Fluency therapy
D
Cognitive therapy
Question 98Single Answer
The most common cause of voice disorders in teachers is:
A
Vocal nodules
B
Stuttering
C
Hearing loss
D
Dysphagia
Question 99Single Answer
Which is a symptom of sensorineural hearing loss?
A
Muffled speech perception
B
Difficulty distinguishing speech from background noise
C
Both a and b
D
Only b
Question 100Single Answer
The process of learning two languages simultaneously from birth is called:
A
Bilingualism
B
Code-switching
C
Multilingualism
D
None of the above
Question 101Single Answer
Which instrument is used to assess vocal cord function?
A
Endoscope
B
Audiometer
C
Tympanometer
D
Spirometer
Question 102Single Answer
What type of disorder is characterized by inappropriate loudness, pitch, or quality of voice?
A
Voice disorder
B
Fluency disorder
C
Language disorder
D
Cognitive disorder
Question 103Single Answer
A child with a phonological disorder has difficulty with:
A
Motor coordination of speech
B
Understanding social cues
C
Producing speech sounds in a rule-governed manner
D
None of the above
Question 104Single Answer
The ear converts sound waves into:
A
Electrical signals
B
Light signals
C
Mechanical energy
D
Chemical energy
Question 105Single Answer
What is the primary function of the auditory nerve?
A
Detecting sound frequency
B
Transmitting sound signals to the brain
C
Regulating balance
D
Controlling vocal pitch
Question 106Single Answer
Which therapy approach is used for fluency disorders?
A
Stuttering modification therapy
B
Speech delay therapy
C
Articulation therapy
D
None of the above
Question 107Single Answer
The primary articulators involved in speech production include:
A
Lips, tongue, velum, jaw
B
Larynx, pharynx, esophagus
C
Trachea, bronchi, alveoli
D
None of the above
Question 108Single Answer
What is the most common cause of aphasia?
A
Stroke
B
Genetic disorders
C
Muscle weakness
D
Hearing loss
Question 109Single Answer
The term "receptive language" refers to:
A
Language comprehension
B
Language production
C
Speech articulation
D
None of the above
Question 110Single Answer
Speech disorders that arise due to brain damage are known as:
A
Neurological speech disorders
B
Functional speech disorders
C
Psychogenic disorders
D
None of the above
Question 111Single Answer
A condition characterized by hoarseness and breathy voice is:
A
Dysphonia
B
Stuttering
C
Dyslexia
D
Dysarthria
Question 112Single Answer
Which condition is characterized by excessive and uncontrolled repetition of sounds?
A
Cluttering
B
Stuttering
C
Apraxia
D
Dyslexia
Question 113Single Answer
The "critical period" hypothesis relates to:
A
Language acquisition
B
Voice production
C
Hearing development
D
Motor skills
Question 114Single Answer
Which sound disorder is often associated with cleft palate?
A
Hypernasality
B
Dysphonia
C
Dysarthria
D
Stuttering
Question 115Single Answer
Pragmatics in language refers to:
A
Social use of language
B
Grammar rules
C
Speech sound production
D
None of the above
Question 116Single Answer
Audiology is the study of:
A
Speech disorders
B
Hearing and balance disorders
C
Language development
D
Brain functions
Question 117Single Answer
The unit of measurement for sound intensity is:
A
Hertz (Hz)
B
Decibel (dB)
C
Joule (J)
D
Pascal (P)
Question 118Single Answer
The outer ear consists of the:
A
Pinna and external auditory canal
B
Cochlea and ossicles
C
Eustachian tube and tympanic membrane
D
Semicircular canals and vestibule
Question 119Single Answer
The function of the cochlea is to:
A
Amplify sound
B
Transmit sound waves to the brain
C
Maintain balance
D
Control middle ear pressure
Question 120Single Answer
The normal range of human hearing is:
A
0-20 Hz
B
20-20,000 Hz
C
100-10,000 Hz
D
500-50,000 Hz
Question 121Single Answer
Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the:
A
Tympanic membrane
B
Middle ear bones
C
Cochlea or auditory nerve
D
Eustachian tube
Question 122Single Answer
Conductive hearing loss occurs due to problems in the:
A
Inner ear
B
Middle or outer ear
C
Auditory nerve
D
Brainstem
Question 123Single Answer
Which test is commonly used to measure hearing sensitivity?
A
Audiometry
B
Tympanometry
C
Otoacoustic emissions
D
MRI scan
Question 124Single Answer
The ossicles of the middle ear include:
A
Pinna, cochlea, and semicircular canals
B
Hammer, anvil, and stirrup
C
Vestibule, cochlea, and Eustachian tube
D
Tympanic membrane, cochlea, and hair cells
Question 125Single Answer
The vestibular system is responsible for:
A
Balance and spatial orientation
B
Sound localization
C
Speech recognition
D
Tympanic membrane vibration
Question 126Single Answer
The Eustachian tube connects the:
A
Inner ear and cochlea
B
Middle ear and nasopharynx
C
Outer ear and auditory canal
D
Vestibule and semicircular canals
Question 127Single Answer
The Rinne test is used to assess:
A
Speech discrimination
B
Balance disorders
C
Conductive hearing loss
D
Auditory brainstem response
Question 128Single Answer
The Weber test helps in:
A
Diagnosing unilateral hearing loss
B
Evaluating speech perception
C
Measuring tympanic membrane movement
D
Assessing cochlear function
Question 129Single Answer
Presbycusis is:
A
Congenital hearing loss
B
Noise-induced hearing loss
C
Age-related hearing loss
D
Temporary threshold shift
Question 130Single Answer
The auditory nerve is also known as:
A
Cranial Nerve VII
B
Cranial Nerve VIII
C
Cranial Nerve X
D
Cranial Nerve V
Question 131Single Answer
Which frequency is most affected in noise-induced hearing loss?
A
125 Hz
B
500 Hz
C
4000 Hz
D
10,000 Hz
Question 132Single Answer
The tympanic membrane functions to:
A
Protect the inner ear
B
Convert sound waves into vibrations
C
Maintain balance
D
Equalize ear pressure
Question 133Single Answer
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are used to assess:
A
Auditory nerve function
B
Middle ear function
C
Outer hair cell function
D
Eustachian tube patency
Question 134Single Answer
A common cause of conductive hearing loss in children is:
A
Otosclerosis
B
Otitis media
C
Presbycusis
D
Meniere’s disease
Question 135Single Answer
The central auditory system includes:
A
Cochlea and auditory nerve
B
Brainstem and auditory cortex
C
Tympanic membrane and ossicles
D
Eustachian tube and semicircular canals
Question 136Single Answer
Tinnitus is:
A
A type of hearing aid
B
A ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears
C
A speech disorder
D
A balance disorder
Question 137Single Answer
Tympanometry measures:
A
Middle ear function
B
Hearing sensitivity
C
Speech discrimination
D
Auditory nerve function
Question 138Single Answer
A cochlear implant is used for:
A
Conductive hearing loss
B
Profound sensorineural hearing loss
C
Middle ear infections
D
Temporary hearing loss
Question 139Single Answer
Which condition affects the vestibular system and causes vertigo?
A
Meniere’s disease
B
Otosclerosis
C
Tinnitus
D
Presbycusis
Question 140Single Answer
Speech audiometry assesses:
A
Pure tone thresholds
B
Word recognition ability
C
Tympanic membrane function
D
Balance disorders
Question 141Single Answer
Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for sound localization?
A
Outer ear
B
Middle ear
C
Inner ear
D
Auditory cortex
Question 142Single Answer
The function of the basilar membrane in the cochlea is to:
A
Amplify sound waves
B
Separate sounds of different frequencies
C
Maintain balance
D
Protect the auditory nerve
Question 143Single Answer
Bone conduction hearing occurs when sound vibrations bypass the:
A
Cochlea
B
Outer and middle ear
C
Auditory nerve
D
Brainstem
Question 144Single Answer
The most common cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is:
A
Viral infection
B
Noise exposure
C
Otitis media
D
Presbycusis
Question 145Single Answer
The primary auditory cortex is located in the:
A
Occipital lobe
B
Temporal lobe
C
Frontal lobe
D
Parietal lobe
Question 146Single Answer
The function of the semicircular canals is to:
A
Detect sound waves
B
Maintain balance
C
Protect the eardrum
D
Improve hearing sensitivity
Question 147Single Answer
Which type of hearing loss can be treated with a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA)?
A
Sensorineural hearing loss
B
Conductive hearing loss
C
Central hearing loss
D
Mixed hearing loss
Question 148Single Answer
The minimum intensity level at which a person can detect a sound is called:
A
Speech discrimination threshold
B
Absolute threshold of hearing
C
Audiometric threshold
D
Bone conduction threshold
Question 149Single Answer
Noise-induced hearing loss usually affects which frequency range first?