Which statement is NOT listed as a way to respond during pure-tone testing?

• A. Raising a finger or hand
• B. Saying no to indicate that you heard the sound
• C. Pressing a button and pointing to the ear where you heard the sound
• D. Saying yes to indicate that you heard the sound

Answer: (B)

In pure-tone testing, you signal that you heard the tone with an affirmative, clear response so the tester can accurately determine the quietest level you can hear. Acceptable ways include raising a hand or finger when you hear a tone, pressing a button and pointing to the ear to show which ear heard it, or saying "yes" to indicate detection. Saying "no" is not used as a response to indicate hearing because it’s a negative signal and doesn’t provide a straightforward cue that a tone was heard. Using a positive signal keeps the results unambiguous and simplifies threshold determination, which is why saying no is not listed as a valid response.