These are the standard set of tasks that comprise the Vocal Capabilities examination.
Reading task — assessment of the comfortable speaking pitch
Maximum phonation time — amount of time phonation sustained on one breath at comfortable speaking pitch
Pitch range - low — assessment of the lower vocal range and lowest notes produced at any volume
Pitch range - high — assessment of the upper vocal range and highest notes produced at any volume
Loud volume — assessment of vibration at high subglottic pressure
Vegetative sounds — assessment of percussive glottic closure
Swelling tests — assessment of low volume upper range
Neurologic findings — listening for tremor, spasms, weakness
Respiratory findings — listening for noise or vocal cord entrainment during breathing