What is measured when an audiometry is performed?

• A. Hearing
• B. Balance
• C. Vision
• D. Taste

Answer: (A)

Audiometry tests how well the ears hear sounds. In a typical pure-tone test, tones of different frequencies are played through headphones or insert earphones, and you indicate when you hear each sound. The softest level at which you can detect those tones is recorded as a threshold, usually in decibels hearing level, and the results are shown on an audiogram. This measurement focuses on auditory function and helps identify hearing loss and its type. It does not assess balance, vision, or taste, which are evaluated with other specific tests for the vestibular/eye/gustatory systems.