Deck 11: Introduction to Media

Question 1

It is important to save video files in an uncompressed format to save space.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Animation can be 3D or 4D.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Codec combines moving images and sound, and can be live or prerecorded.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A MIDI is a speech synthesizer that breaks words into individual sound units.

Question 5

The Sony PlayStation is a popular choice for mobile video gaming.

Question 6

Doctors can practice their fine motor skills on surgery simulators using motion-sensing consoles.

Question 7

Web cams are often built into laptops, tablets and smartphones.

Question 8

Images can vary in quality and size.

Question 9

Wikipedia and WikiAnswers are examples of collaborative projects.

Question 10

File sharing is free or paid access to file storage locations on the Internet.

Question 11

On a digital camera, resolution is typically measured in bytes .

Question 12

Software development kits combine elements from the physical world with elements generated by a computer.

Question 13

Playing sounds on a computer requires a sound card.

Question 14

Flatbed and sheet-fed are types of scanners.

Question 15

MPEG is a popular video compression standard.

Question 16

To covert captured sound into a format your computer can read is to synthesize it.

Question 17

Most web animations are created with HTML5.

Question 18

Kickstarter.com is a successful crowdfunding project.

Question 19

There are only two major types of social media in which to participate.

Question 20

A common graphic file format is .pdf .

Question 21

____ images are based on simple shapes.

A) CAD
B) Vector
C) PNG
D) Bitmap

Question 22

Graphic files that have small file sizes due to their high compression rate are ____.

A) )tiff
B) )mp3
C) )bmp
D) ) P n g

Question 23

HD or ____ video, produces a much sharper picture than SD video.

A) high-definition
B) high-defined
C) high-digital
D) none of the above

Question 24

A(n) ____ is an image you can see, store, and manipulate on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

A) bitmap
B) graphic
C) digital graphic
D) pixel

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of compression?

A) lossless
B) lossy
C) lost
D) all of the above

Question 26

Most video editing software  includes  all but which of the following?

A) timeline
B) editing tools
C) playback controls
D) set-top box

Question 27

When you Skype, you are using ____ technology.

A) HTTP
B) XML
C) CAD
D) VoIP

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a common graphic file format?

A) .j p e g
B) .tiff
C) . G i f
D) .xlsx

Question 29

____ software breaks sound waves into separate segments and stores each one numerically.

A) Sampling
B) Analog
C) Music production
D) Transition

Question 30

In addition to audio software, you also need a(n) ____ to play sound.

A) skin
B) audio capture
C) sound card
D) MIDI

Question 31

Which of the following audio file formats is used by Apple for iTunes downloads?

A) .aiff
B) .ra
C) .m4p
D) .wma

Question 32

A microphone or a headset is a(n) ____.

A) analog device
B) audio input device
C) sampling device
D) audio software

Question 33

____ software translates spoken words into text on the screen.

A) Speech synthesizer
B) Speech recognition
C) Speech conversion
D) None of the above

Question 34

Individual sound units are also called ____.

A) Podcasts
B) Phonemes
C) MIDI
D) Tonal

Question 35

Which of the following does NOT capture full-motion images?

A) GarageBand
B) smartphone
C) camcorder
D) digital video camera

Question 36

____ can range from home slide shows on your computer to feature-length HD.

A) Codec
B) Video
C) Audio
D) Samples

Question 37

When you ____ an image, you transfer it from the Internet to your computer.

A) tweet
B) download
C) compress
D) none of the above

Question 38

Bitmap graphics are ____ dependent, which means image quality deteriorates as size increases.

A) resolution
B) megapixel
C) compression
D) lossless

Question 39

A component added to your web browser to stream content is called a(n) ____.

A) app
B) compressor
C) plug-in
D) decoder

Question 40

____ video transfers a segment of a video file from the web to your computer, letting you play that portion while the next segment is being sent.

A) Uploading
B) Streaming
C) Installing
D) Editing

Question 41

All of the following are crowdfunding sites except _____

A) WayToPay
B) GoFundMe
C) Startsomegood
D) Kickstarter

Question 42

An animated ____ is essentially a series of slightly different bitmap images displayed in sequence.

A) TIFF
B) GIF
C) PNG
D) JPEG

Question 43

Augmented reality uses _______, which are projected images that appear three-dimensional.

A) holograms
B) head-mounted displays
C) animations
D) renderings

Question 44

When individuals come together on the Internet to provide funding that will support others in an endeavor that is a particular type of crowdsourcing known as _______ .

A) crowdfunding
B) pay it forward
C) social funding
D) groupfunding

Question 45

Apple TV and Roku are examples of a(n) ____.

A) Blue-Ray player
B) game console
C) apps
D) set-top box

Question 46

_____ provide tools for creating 2-D and 3-D drawings, as well as game-playing interfaces.

A) SKDs
B) Ars
C) MIDIs
D) Consoles

Question 47

Businesses should follow best practices when using social media which include all of the following except _______ .

A) secretly collecting user information for advertising purposes
B) fostering relationships with customers
C) sharing product information
D) getting customer reaction in real time

Question 48

Sophisticated computer animations, useful for training and teaching, are called ____.

A) simulations
B) transitions
C) wireframe drawings
D) none of the above

Question 49

Gaming concepts are used for all of the following except ________ .

A) streaming video
B) physical therapy
C) e-commerce
D) surgery simulators

Question 50

To add highlight and shadows to a wireframe drawing, you ____ the image.

A) render
B) animate
C) in-between
D) simulate

Question 51

The art of bringing an object to life by giving it the appearance of motion or activity is ____.

A) simulation
B) animation
C) transition
D) HTML5

Question 52

The Xbox is a popular choice for a(n) ____.

A) computer
B) tablet
C) game console
D) controller

Question 53

A project leader might use _______, that is, put out a public request on the Internet to finder workers to accomplish a task.

A) crowdsourcing
B) crowdfunding
C) social bookmarking
D) file sharing

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a type of animation software?

A) Autodesk Maya
B) Adobe Reader
C) Microsoft Silverlight
D) Adobe Flash

Question 55

_______ allows users to interact with virtual objects and characters in the context of actual room objects.

A) Augmented reality
B) Streaming video
C) Motion-sensing technology
D) Multiplayer games

Question 56

The Microsoft HoloLens headset has all of the following except _______ .

A) wireframes
B) built-in processors
C) sensors
D) cameras

Question 57

When you are watching animation, you're seeing many ____.

A) production frames
B) in-between frames
C) frames per second
D) frames per minute

Question 58

AR headsets will have to overcome all of the following except _______ .

A) restrictions on frames per second
B) limitations on weight
C) heat generation
D) possible motion sickness for some users

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a type of social media?

A) microblogging
B) virtual social worlds
C) content sharing
D) web design

Question 60

Which of the following does not explain how social media differs from other forms of communication?

A) It is solitary.
B) It is immediate.
C) It is widespread.
D) It is interactive.

Question 61

You create animations using _______ .

A) animation software
B) plug-ins
C) rendering software
D) wireframing

Question 63

The pros for using social media include all of the following except _______ .

A) the possibility of becoming addicted
B) the low cost of reaching a wide audience
C) easy communication with users
D) immediate communication

Question 64

To watch video on your computer, you need a screen, speakers, a video card, and a(n) _______ .

A) media player
B) skin
C) webcam
D) assets manager

Question 65

Digital electronics and gaming are _______ media that engage players.

A) interactive
B) augmented
C) VR
D) multiplayer

Question 66

Audio software included on portable media players offer features such as the following except _______ .

A) file-sharing
B) file-shuffling
C) volume control
D) skins

Question 67

Animation is created using a technique called _______ , which uses a sequence of bitmap images in which one or more objects are changed slightly from frame to frame.

A) in-betweening
B) frame to frame
C) transitioning
D) 3-D imaging

Question 68

You are participating in social media when you do all of the following except _____ .

A) update your personal calendar
B) post a message on Facebook
C) write an online product review
D) play an online game

Question 69

When you want to enhance or customize a video you have created, use _______ .

A) video-editing software
B) animation software
C) software development kits
D) transitions

Question 70

Which of the following is music production software that can be used to record and compose music?

A) Garage Band
B) Groove Music
C) SoundCloud
D) Spotify

Question 71

The cons for using social media include all of the following except _______ .

A) it can help people overcome a feeling of isolation
B) it is not always possible to tell how is accessing the information
C) people might misrepresent themselves online
D) employers may take action against an employee based on unprofessional postings