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Which of these game systems has sold the most units in a single day?
- Sega Saturn
- Nintendo 64
- Sony Playstation
- Panasonic 3do

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This quiz is designed to test the knowledge obtained from Audio & Video tasks.

2.

Television sets that process the sound and video in the same IF stages are known as what kind of systems?
- Bridged.
- Staggered
- Selido
- Intercarrier
Correct Answer

A. Intercarrier
3.

What brand was the first VHS VCR sold in the United States?
- Zenith
- Panasonic
- RCA
- JVC
Correct Answer

A. JVC
4.

While the audio portion of a broadcast signal is FM, the video portion is AM. Why is this done?
- To Minimize Interference Between The Two Signals
- So That The Video Signal Doesn't Interfere With The Local Fm Radio Stations.
- The Picture Quality Is Better On The Am Band.
- This Statement Is Not True
Correct Answer

A. To Minimize Interference Between The Two Signals
5.

To prevent flicker, the television set must use a process called what?
- Pulse Width Modulation
- Blanking Pulse
- Interlaced Scanning
- Staggered Tuning
Correct Answer

A. Interlaced Scanning
6.

What is the Japanese name for Nintendo that was released in 1985?
- Suzuki 8 -Bit
- Nintendo 85
- Famicom
- Nintendo 2000
Correct Answer

A. Famicom
7.

What is the frequency response of THX certified left/center/right front channel speakers?
- 80 To 20,000 Hz.
- 20 To 20,000 Hz.
- 10 To 40,000 Hz.
- 200 To 40,000 Hz.
Correct Answer

A. 80 To 20,000 Hz.
8.

In a Dolby Pro-Logic system, what does phantom mode mean?
- None Of These Choices
- A Special Decoding Signal Adds A Phantom Seventh Channel
- The Sound To The Center Channel Is Switched Off And Sent To The Left/Right Front Channel Speakers Instead
- Generates An Out Of Phase Signal That Causes The Sonic Image To Float
Correct Answer

A. The Sound To The Center Channel Is Switched Off And Sent To The Left/Right Front Channel Speakers Instead
9.

What does the front end, also called the tuner, of a TV receiver consist of?
- Audio Amplifier, Mixer, Local Oscillator
- RF Amplifier, Mixer, Local Oscillator
- RF Amplifier, Mixer, Horizontal Oscillator
- Audio Amplifier, Mixer, Vertical Oscillator
Correct Answer

A. RF Amplifier, Mixer, Local Oscillator
10.

What does the acronym DES stand for?
- Data Entry System
- Data Encapsulation Standard
- Data Encapsulation System
- Data Encryption Standard
Correct Answer

A. Data Encryption Standard
11.

What brand was the first laser disc player sold in the United States?
- Zenith
- Magnavox
- Sony
- Pioneer
Correct Answer

A. Magnavox
12.

In THX certified systems, vertical dispersion in the front channels is intentionally restricted for what reason?
- None Of These Choices
- Greater Dialogue Clarity
- Better High Frequency Response
- To Avoid Localization Of Sound In The Front Channels
Correct Answer

A. Greater Dialogue Clarity
13.

What is the standard IF (intermediate frequency) for the television picture carrier?
- 32.7 Mhz
- 15.75 Mhz
- 45.75 Mhz
- 10 Mhz
Correct Answer

A. 45.75 Mhz
14.

Ham radio operators broadcasting in the 3.500-4.000 MHz range can be found in which band?
- 20 Meter Band
- 40 Meter Band
- 10 Meter Band
- 80 Meter Band
Correct Answer

A. 80 Meter Band
15.

Who was responsible for the advent of multi-track recording?
- Leo Fender
- Alan Dower Blumlein
- Les Paul
- Dr. Ray Dolby
Correct Answer

A. Les Paul
16.

What year were laser disc players first sold in the USA?
- 1978
- 1985
- 1981
- 1980
Correct Answer

A. 1978
17.

Pro-Logic decoders offer several modes. Which one of the following is not a Pro-Logic mode?
- Ultrawide Mode.
- Wide Mode
- 3 Stereo Mode.
- Phantom Mode.
Correct Answer

A. Ultrawide Mode.
18.

Resolution is the ability to resolve detailed picture elements. What is the horizontal and vertical resolution of broadcast, analog TV?
- 287 Lines Horizontal, 369 Lines Vertical.
- 552 Lines Horizontal, 844 Lines Vertical.
- 255 Lines Horizontal, 360 Lines Vertical.
- 339 Lines Horizontal, 428 Lines Vertical
Correct Answer

A. 339 Lines Horizontal, 428 Lines Vertical
19.

What brand name was used for the first laser discs sold in the USA?
- MCA Discovision
- Magnetic Video
- Pioneer
- RCA Selectavision
Correct Answer

A. MCA Discovision

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Television sets that process the sound and video in the same IF stages are known as what kind of systems?

What brand was the first VHS VCR sold in the United States?

While the audio portion of a broadcast signal is FM, the video portion is AM. Why is this done?

To prevent flicker, the television set must use a process called what?

What is the Japanese name for Nintendo that was released in 1985?

What is the frequency response of THX certified left/center/right front channel speakers?

In a Dolby Pro-Logic system, what does phantom mode mean?

What does the front end, also called the tuner, of a TV receiver consist of?

What does the acronym DES stand for?

What brand was the first laser disc player sold in the United States?

In THX certified systems, vertical dispersion in the front channels is intentionally restricted for what reason?

What is the standard IF (intermediate frequency) for the television picture carrier?

Ham radio operators broadcasting in the 3.500-4.000 MHz range can be found in which band?

Who was responsible for the advent of multi-track recording?

What year were laser disc players first sold in the USA?

Pro-Logic decoders offer several modes. Which one of the following is not a Pro-Logic mode?

Resolution is the ability to resolve detailed picture elements. What is the horizontal and vertical resolution of broadcast, analog TV?

What brand name was used for the first laser discs sold in the USA?