ETS Praxis Audiology Practice Test

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ETS Praxis Audiology Practice Test Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals?

• Ossicles

✔✔ B. Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane
• Eustachian tube

Which test is most appropriate to measure the mobility of the tympanic membrane?✔✔ A. Tympanometry

• Audiometry
• Otoacoustic emissions
• ABR testing

Which of the following best describes sensorineural hearing loss?

• Hearing loss due to a blockage in the ear canal
• Hearing loss caused by damage to the ossicles 1 / 4

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✔✔ C. Hearing loss resulting from inner ear or auditory nerve damage

• Temporary loss due to fluid in the middle ear

What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube?✔✔ A. Equalize air pressure in the middle ear

• Amplify high-frequency sounds
• Transmit nerve impulses to the brain
• Protect the cochlea from loud sounds

Which type of hearing loss can often be treated with medication or surgery?✔✔ A. Conductive hearing loss

• Sensorineural hearing loss
• Mixed hearing loss
• Central auditory processing disorder

Which frequency range is most important for understanding speech?✔✔ A. 500–4000 Hz

• 10–200 Hz 2 / 4

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• 8000–10,000 Hz
• 100–300 Hz

What is a common symptom of Meniere’s disease?

• Ear canal blockage

✔✔ B. Vertigo and fluctuating hearing loss

• Ear pain when chewing
• Chronic external otitis

Which device is used to measure hearing thresholds across different frequencies?✔✔ A. Audiometer

• Tympanometer
• Otoscope
• ABR machine

Which of the following best describes otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)?

• Voluntary vocalizations made by infants

✔✔ B. Sounds produced by the cochlea in response to stimuli 3 / 4

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• Electrical brain responses to sound
• Vibrations from the middle ear bones

Which structure of the inner ear is primarily responsible for balance?✔✔ A. Semicircular canals

• Cochlea
• Tympanic membrane
• Auditory nerve

Which hearing test is best for newborn hearing screening?

• Pure-tone audiometry

✔✔ B. Automated Otoacoustic Emissions

• Speech audiometry
• Behavioral observation

Which of the following is a red flag for possible auditory processing disorder (APD)?

• Difficulty with fine motor skills

✔✔ B. Trouble understanding speech in noisy environments

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