WHS
Risk Management
Safe Work Practices
Audio and Sound Equipment
Speakers and Microphones
100

What/Who is a PCBU?
a) Only large companies
b) Only government agencies
c) Employers, contractors, and franchisees
d) Only employees

c) Employers, contractors, and franchisees

100

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
a) A hazard is anything that can cause harm; a risk is the likelihood and severity of harm
b) A risk is anything that can cause harm; a hazard is how likely it is to cause harm
c) Hazards are always physical; risks are always psychological
d) There is no difference

a) A hazard is anything that can cause harm; a risk is the likelihood and severity of harm

100

What type of safety sign is a yellow triangle with a black symbol?
a) Mandatory sign
b) Emergency sign
c) Warning sign
d) Prohibition sign

c) Warning sign

100

What is sound reinforcement?
a) Strengthening a speaker’s structure
b) The process of amplifying and enhancing sound for an audience
c) Using microphones for recording only
d) The process of reducing noise in a venue

b) The process of amplifying and enhancing sound for an audience

100

What is the key difference between active and passive speakers?
a) Passive speakers have built-in amplifiers, active ones do not
b) Active speakers have built-in amplifiers, passive ones require external amplification
c) Passive speakers only work with digital mixers
d) Active speakers require external amplifiers

b) Active speakers have built-in amplifiers, passive ones require external amplification

200

What is the primary duty of care of a PCBU?
a) Providing free meals for workers
b) Ensure the health and safety of workers
c) Paying workers more for risky jobs
d) Providing free transport for workers

b) Ensure the health and safety of workers

200

Which of the following is a physical hazard in the entertainment industry?
a) Electrical wiring
b) Long working hours
c) Bullying in the workplace
d) Performance pressure

a) Electrical wiring

200

Which work practice helps prevent manual handling injuries?
a) Lifting with a straight back and bending at the knees
b) Lifting objects as quickly as possible
c) Twisting your body when lifting
d) Carrying all heavy loads alone

a) Lifting with a straight back and bending at the knees

200

Which is the correct order of the stages in sound reinforcement?
a) Input, mixing, output, amplification
b) Amplification, mixing, input, output
c) Input, amplification, mixing, output
d) Input, mixing, amplification, output

d) Input, mixing, amplification, output

200

Which type of microphone is most commonly used for live performances due to its durability?
a) Condenser microphone
b) Ribbon microphone
c) Dynamic microphone
d) USB microphone

c) Dynamic microphone

300

What must workers do to comply with WHS?
a) Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
b) Ignore safety instructions from the PCBU
c) report hazards only if they cause an accident
d) Work without personal protective equipment (PPE)

a) Take reasonable care for their own health and safety

300

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
a) To eliminate all workplace hazards
b) To identify, assess, and control risks in the workplace
c) To punish workers for not following safety rules
d) To increase insurance premiums

b) To identify, assess, and control risks in the workplace

300

Why should electrical cables be tested and tagged?
a) To ensure they are safe to use and prevent electrical hazards
b) To make them easier to find in storage
c) To make them look more professional
d) To reduce the cost of replacing cables

a) To ensure they are safe to use and prevent electrical hazards

300

Which signal level requires a preamplifier to boost it?
a) Speaker level
b) Line level
c) Instrument level
d) Mic level

d) Mic level

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300

What is the difference between large and small diaphragm condenser microphones?
a) Large diaphragm mics are more sensitive and capture fuller sound
b) Small diaphragm mics are less detailed than large diaphragm mics
c) Large diaphragm mics are only used for recording vocals
d) Small diaphragm mics are used exclusively for speech

a) Large diaphragm mics are more sensitive and capture fuller sound

400

What does the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 aim to do?
a) Protect employers in workplaces
b) Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of everyone in the workplace
c) Regulate wages and salaries
d) Monitor environmental pollution

b) Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of everyone in the workplace

400

What is the Hierarchy of Controls used for?
a) To eliminate or minimise workplace hazards
b) To ensure workers wear PPE at all times
c) To create rules for reporting minor injuries
d) To decide who is responsible for an accident

a) To eliminate or minimise workplace hazards

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400

What is Tinnitus?
a) A safety device for hearing protection
b) A type of PPE used in entertainment
c) A ringing in the ears caused by exposure to loud noise
d) A safety regulation for noise levels

c) A ringing in the ears caused by exposure to loud noise

400

What is the main difference between an analogue and digital mixing console?
a) Analogue consoles store settings, digital consoles do not
b) Digital consoles use digital processing, while analogue consoles use physical circuitry
c) Analogue consoles require electricity, digital ones do not
d) Digital consoles cannot use effects processing

b) Digital consoles use digital processing, while analogue consoles use physical circuitry

400

Which microphone is highly directional and commonly used in film and broadcasting?
a) Lavalier microphone
b) Shotgun microphone
c) Ribbon microphone
d) USB microphone

b) Shotgun microphone

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500

Which of the following is not a worker’s right under WHS laws?
a) The right to a safe work environment
b) The right to refuse work that presents an immediate risk
c) The right to disregard safety procedures if in a rush
d) The right to receive training on WHS matters

c) The right to disregard safety procedures if in a rush

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500

Which of the following is the most effective risk control method in the Hierarchy of Controls?
a) Providing PPE
b) Administrative controls
c) Substitution
d) Elimination

d) Elimination

500

When working at heights, at what height must a harness be worn?
a) 1 metre
b) 1.8 metres
c) 3 metres
d) 5 metres

b) 1.8 metres

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500

Which one is not an example of a sound source?
a) microphone
b) media player
c) electric guitar
d) speakers

d) speakers

500

What is the primary use of a lavalier (lapel) microphone?
a) Recording live concerts
b) Capturing distant sound sources
c) Hands-free speech for interviews and presentations
d) Broadcasting outdoor sports events

c) Hands-free speech for interviews and presentations