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Right - Drywall is installed as an air barrier above the central hallway duct chase prior to installing the trunk ducts.
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Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.
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Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.
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The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier
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Wrong - This is a poorly sealed chase with no solid air barriers along the sides of the chase and no caulk around the electrical wires installed through the ceiling of the chase.