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(1A)What is Multimedia? State the function of multimedia computers.
Multimedia is a form of communication that uses a combination of different content
forms such as text, audio, images, animations, or video into a single interactive presentation, in contrast to traditional mass media, such as printed material or audio recordings, which features little to no interaction between users
Function of multimedia computers
create, import, integrate, store, retrieve, edit, and delete two or more types of media materials in digital form, such as audio, image, full-motion video, and text information.
(1B)Differentiate between static and time based media
Static media : time independent media such as normal data, text, single images, and graphics
Time based media : Contemporary artworks that include video, film, slide, audio, or computer technologies
Static media—this refers to content that doesn’t change. For example, an
advertisement in a newspaper or magazine is static, because it remains as printed. It will be the same every time we view it. Static media can also refer to those parts of your website that rarely change. It may include landing pages, homepages and white papers. Time based media: this is refers to as any artwork that has both physical and temporal dimensions. "Contemporary artworks that include video, film, slide, audio, or computer-based technologies are referred to as time-based media works because they have duration as a dimension and unfold to the viewer over time."
(1C) What do you understand by the following.
(I) stickers: this is refers to an adhesive label, poster, or paper. a person or
thing that sticks. a persevering or industrious perso
(II) Streaming: Streaming refers to any media content – live or recorded –
delivered to computers and mobile devices via the internet and played back in real time.
(III) Action script: ActionScript is an object-oriented programming language
originally developed by Macromedia Inc. It is influenced by HyperTalk, the scripting language for HyperCard. It is now an implementation of ECMAScript, though it originally arose as a sibling, both being influenced by HyperTalk
(2A) Explain what linearity and non linearity in multimedia implies
The linear multimedia will go from the start all the way through to the finish without variation. Non-linear media is the opposite; it doesn't follow that one-way structure and instead allows free movement around all aspects of the multimedia in any order.
(2B) Discuss the following media:
1. Sound: It is meaningful "Speech" in any language from a whisper to a scream. It can provide the listening pleasure of music, the startling accent of special effects, or the ambience of a mood-setting background.
2. Still Graphics: it’s visual representations that do not move. Text is ideal for transmitting information in a highly articulate manner that can be consistently interpreted irrespective of the user. Still images, however, allow the content creator to convey information which can be more freely interpreted by the user. 3.Text: Text is an important component used in many multimedia applications. They are characters that are used to create words, sentences and paragraphs
(2C). State five (5) applications of multimedia
1. Voice Mail. 2.Electronic Mail. 3.Multimedia based FAX. 4.Office Needs. 5.Employee Training. 6.Sales and Other types of Group Presentation. 7.Records Management.
(3A). List five (5) advantages of multimedia
1. Increases Learning Effectiveness
2. More Appealing Over Traditional
3. Improve Personal Communication
4. Provide High Quality of Presentations
5. Give Information to Individual
(3B). What is social media? Discuss three (3) categories of social media
Social media: Social media is a digital technology that facilitates the sharing of text and multimedia through virtual networks and communities.
Discuss three (3) categories of social media
1. Social Networking Sites
These are sites mainly used for connecting with friends and family. They focus more on person-to-person conversations. Aside from personal conversations, these platforms encourage knowledge sharing.
2. Video hosting sites
YouTube revolutionized the way we watch, create, and think about video. It transformed the medium into something accessible. Recent improvements in tech and connectivity helped video go the rest of the way.
3. Discussion sites While most of us have seen many a heated discussion happen on Facebook, discussion sites like Reddit and Quora are specifically designed to spark a conversation.
4. Sharing economy networks
Sites like Airbnb and Rover aren’t just a cool place to find cheap holiday rentals or a pet sitter. Sharing economy networks bring people who’ve got something they want to share together with the people who need it.
5.Image and video sharing sites
Visual content like images, infographics, and illustrations capture our hearts, eyes and imaginations. Social media platforms like Instagram, Imgur, and Snapchat are designed to amplify the power of image sharing. (Or these days, video sharing.)
(3C). State the characteristics of:
I. Old media: are the mass media institutions that dominated prior to the Information Age; particularly print media, film studios, music studios, advertising agencies, radio broadcasting, and television.
II. New media: New media is any media—from newspaper articles and blogs to music and podcasts—that are delivered digitally. From a website or email to mobile phones and streaming apps, any internet-related form of communication can be considered new media.
(4A). State the role of interactivity to multimedia
A multimedia presentation is a stand alone presentation that includes information
presented with slides, video, or digital representations and includes sound which might be a narrative, music or sound effects. 2. outline the characteristics of multimedia
1.Multimedia systems must be computer controlled.
2.They are integrated. 3.The information they handle must be represented digitally. 4.The interface to the final user may permit interactivity.
(4C) mention some of the uses of multimedia presentation giving examples.
1. Uses of Multimedia in Education
In this modern era of educational multimedia and modern technology has played a vital role in the betterment and enhancement of the education system around the globe.
2. Uses of Multimedia in Entertainment:
Multimedia games are the talk of the town these days which can be accessed online with a good internet connection. This modern multimedia is used in video games that need heavy graphics, sound, and videos for better performance and better viewing.
3. Uses of Multimedia in Science and Technology
The result of the experiments which are performed nowadays can be explained and distributed in the form of images, graphics, and videos. Multimedia is used immensely in the field of science because the demonstration of any new activities and experiments can be easily prepared in the form of multimedia for further distribution.
(5A). Define the term Multimedia Database.
A Multimedia database (MMDB) is a collection of related for multimedia data. The
multimedia data include one or more primary media data types such as text, images, graphic objects (including drawings, sketches and illustrations) animation sequences, audio and video.
(5B). Clearly Distinguish between a story, script and a storyboard.
a story can be defined as an account of imaginary or real event or short story and comprehend the specific elements that can be seen in a story.whiles a script can be defined as the written text of a play, film, or broadcasting.unlike a storyboard is a graphic representation of how your video will unfold, shot by shot.
(5C). Differential between Analog and Digital Signal.

(6A). Differentiate between formatted text and unformatted text
The difference between formatted and unformatted input and output operations is that in case of formatted I/O the data is formatted or transformed. Unformatted I/O transfers data in its raw form or binary representation without any conversions
(6B). Highlight five (5) applications of multimedia
1.Voice Mail. 2.Electronic Mail. 3.Multimedia based FAX. 4.Office Needs. 5.Employee Training. 6.Sales and Other types of Group Presentation. 7.Records Management.
(6C). Distinguish between text and sound
Audio refers to a digital recording of a sound. Text is an important component used
in many multimedia applications. They are characters that are used to create words, sentences and paragraphs. Text alone provide just one source of information
