Understanding Image File Formats

What does the acronym "PNG" stand for?

• Portable Network Graphics

• Personal Network Graphics

• Portable Numeric Graphics

• Picture Network Graphics

Which image format is made up of mathematical calculations of curves, lines, and shapes?

• Raster

• Vector

• Jpeg

• Gif

Which file type is known for supporting animation by combining multiple images?

• PNG

• SVG

• Gif

• Jpeg

What is a key feature of a raster image?

• It is made of numbers and can be scaled infinitely.

• It is pixel-based and not scalable.

• It is always animated.

• It is used only for web graphics.

Which image format includes an ALPHA channel for transparency?

• Jpeg

• PNG

• Gif

• Avif

If you want to create a logo that can be resized without losing quality, which format should you choose?

• Jpeg

• Raster

• SVG

• Gif

Why might a photographer avoid using the Jpeg format for large prints?

• Jpeg files are always animated.

• Jpeg files have limits on scale and sizing, which can reduce quality when enlarged.

• Jpeg files are not compatible with cameras.

• Jpeg files are only for web use.

A web designer wants to use an image that redirects users to another website when clicked. Which format should they consider?

• PNG

• Avif

• Gif

• Raster

Compare vector and raster images. Which scenario best demonstrates the advantage of using a vector image over a raster image?

• Printing a small photo for a family album.

• Creating a billboard advertisement that needs to be scaled up from a small logo.

• Taking a screenshot of a website.

• Saving a series of animated images.

A student wants to create an animated graphic for a school project. They are deciding between PNG, SVG, and Gif. Using your knowledge of these formats, which should they choose and why?

• PNG, because it supports animation.

• SVG, because it is pixel-based.

• Gif, because it allows multiple images to be combined for motion.

• PNG, because it is scalable.