To score the Hearing Health Quick Test, score 2 points for Yes, 1 point for Sometimes, and 0 points for No. Scores of 3 or more may mean that you have a hearing problem. Scores of 6 or more strongly suggest that a hearing check is warranted. In either case, ask your doctor to screen your hearing. Further testing by an audiologist may be recommended. If so, you can use our Find an Audiologist feature to locate an audiologist in your area.
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Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you experience difficulty following dialog in the theater?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you sometimes find it difficult to understand a speaker at a public meeting or a religious service?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you find men's voices easier to understand than women's?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you experience difficulty understanding soft or whispered speech?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you sometimes have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone?
Yes No Sometimes
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Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when meeting new people?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem?
Yes No Sometimes
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Does a hearing problem cause you to visit friends, relatives or neighbors less often than you would like?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears?
Yes No Sometimes
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Do you hear better with one ear than the other?
Yes No
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Have you had any significant noise exposure during work, recreation or military service?
Yes No
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Have any of your relatives (by birth) had a hearing loss?
Yes No