Which One of the Following Statements About the Effects of Noise

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the effects of noise is FALSE?

• A)Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
• B)Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.
• C)Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
• D)OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.

---

Definitions:

Paid Dividend

The cash or stock distributed to shareholders from a company's earnings.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with guaranteed dividends, but without voting rights.

Par

A term that refers to a financial instrument trading at its face or nominal value.

Rate

The percentage at which a particular event occurs, often used in the context of interest or growth rates.