IBA Chapter 5 (2 of 2)

You want to be able to access active content directly from your browser. Which type of application provides the efficient integration of multimedia formats with a browser or computer that will enable you to do this?

• Plug-in

• Object

• Viewer

• Applet

You want to give your Web site users the ability to view high-quality video. Connection speed is not an issue. Which file format could you use?

• AVI

• PDF

• WAV

• MPEG

Which file format is a popular, customizable graphics format commonly used for medical imaging and desktop publishing?

• PNG

• JPEG

• GIF

• TIFF

Why is it important to have an adequate amount of disk cache space when downloading multimedia objects?

• Because plug-ins can store a portion of the multimedia object data in the cache and begin streaming delivery as the file downloads

• Because plug-ins for viewing multimedia objects often require a large amount of disk cache space

• Because all multimedia objects must be completely downloaded to your hard drive before you can view them

• Because multimedia objects are stored in the disk cache on the hard drive until you decide to view them

Which statement about vector graphics is true?

• Vector graphics have much larger file sizes than raster graphics.

• Vector graphics are pixel-based.

• GIFs and JPGs are vector graphics.

• Vector graphics are saved as sequences of vector statements.

Which file format designates an Apple QuickTime Movie file, which supports video, animation, text and audio?

• MOV

• SWF

• MPEG

• AVI

Which is the native audio format for Microsoft Windows?

• Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)

• Ogg Vorbis (OGG)

• Waveform (WAV)

• Moving Picture Experts Group, Audio Layer-3 (MP3)

Stephen is creating video tutorials to sell his company's products. The target audience will consist of company employees using primarily new computers with the Windows operating systems and Internet Explorer 9. Stephen is debating whether to publish the videos using the MP4 or the OGG video format. Both formats are compatible with the HTML5 video element, which he is using in his tutorials. Which of the following would be a reason for Stephen to choose one format over the over?

• The MP4 video format is a free open-source solution that is compatible with all browsers.

• The OGG video format is a free open-source solution that is compatible with all browsers.

• The MP4 video format is natively supported by Internet Explorer 9 and does not require a plug-in.

• The OGG video format is natively supported by Internet Explorer 9 and does not require a plug-in.

Question 19 :

What is the main difference between a PostScript (PS) file and an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file?

• A PS file compresses graphics, whereas an EPS file compresses audio or video content.

• PS is the audio format used by UNIX servers, whereas EPS is the audio format used by Windows servers.

• A PS file is used to transport text files between operating systems and applications, whereas an EPS file is used to transport audio or video content between operating systems and applications.

• A PS file contains instructions that determine the display of the graphic, whereas an EPS file includes the bitmap information for the image as well.

You use a proprietary Windows-based program to create designs and layouts for your freelance greeting card business. You want to share samples of your work on your Web site for potential new customers to review. You convert the file format of your designs so that customers can view accurate renderings of them, regardless of the local operating system, settings or browser each individual uses to view your site. Which file format should you use?

• OGG

• DOC

• MP3

• PDF