Question

for supra-aural headphones, the typical interaural attenuation value is:

40 db
80 db
60 db
20 db

Explanation:

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Identify the transducer type

The question asks for the typical interaural attenuation (IA) value for supra-aural headphones.

Recall clinical audiometry standards

In clinical audiology, the conservative minimum interaural attenuation value established for supra-aural headphones (such as TDH-39/49) across standard test frequencies is \(40\text{ dB}\).

Match with the given options

Comparing the standard value of \(40\text{ dB}\) to the choices:

• \(40\text{ dB}\) (Correct)
• \(80\text{ dB}\) (Typically associated with insert earphones)
• \(60\text{ dB}\) (Incorrect)
• \(20\text{ dB}\) (Incorrect)

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<mcq-correct>(A) 40 dB</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) 80 dB</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) 60 dB</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) 20 dB</mcq-option>
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Identify the transducer type

The question asks for the typical interaural attenuation (IA) value for supra-aural headphones.

Recall clinical audiometry standards

In clinical audiology, the conservative minimum interaural attenuation value established for supra-aural headphones (such as TDH-39/49) across standard test frequencies is \(40\text{ dB}\).

Match with the given options

Comparing the standard value of \(40\text{ dB}\) to the choices:

• \(40\text{ dB}\) (Correct)
• \(80\text{ dB}\) (Typically associated with insert earphones)
• \(60\text{ dB}\) (Incorrect)
• \(20\text{ dB}\) (Incorrect)

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<mcq-correct>(A) 40 dB</mcq-correct>
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