Which of the following is NOT true of the Weber test?
A. In the case of normal hearing, a person will hear the sound with equal loudness in both ears.
B. This test can distinguish conduction or sensory deafness.
C. If a person has conductive hearing impairment, the sound will be heard louder in the normal ear.
D. The test is performed by placing a vibrating tuning fork against the midline of the forehead.
E. All of these are true of the Weber test.
Answer: C
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