Multimedia System and Design BS IT 6th Term Past Paper 2017 UOS

University of Sargodha
BS 6th Term Examination 2017

Subject: Computer Science
Paper: Multimedia System & Design (CS: 3743)
Time Allowed: 2:30 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

Objective Part (Compulsory)

Q.1. Write short answers of the following in 2-3 lines each. (2*16)
i. What is Multimedia?
ii. What are Multimedia Authoring and Tools?
iii. What is Multimedia Authoring?
iv. What is Multimedia Production?
v. What is Multimedia Presentation?
vi. What is the purpose of editing and Authoring Tools?
vii. What is the purpose of Macromedia Flash?
viii. What is animation?
ix. What is the purpose of Dreamweaver?
x. What is the purpose of Adobe Premiere?
xi. What is the purpose of Dreamweaver?
xii. What is the purpose of Macromedia Director?
xiii. Name the multimedia skills?
xiv. Describe briefly planning and costing in multimedia?
xv. Movies on film are typically shot at WHAT shutter rate?

Subjective Part (3*16)

Q.2. Multimedia is shifting from being localized (contained on a CD-ROM) to being distributed (available on the World Wide Web). What are some of the implications of this? Who will have access to the presentation? How will you keep it secure? How will you distribute it?

Q.3. Discuss the difference between bitmap and vector graphics. Describe five different graphic elements you might use in a project, for example, the background, buttons, icons, or text. Would you use a vector tool or a bitmap tool for each element? Why?

Q.4. List the steps involved in capturing video, compressing the video, and preparing it for DVD. Briefly discuss the decisions you need to make with each step regarding compromises on image quality and other limiting factors.

Q.5. List and briefly discuss the stages of a multimedia project. Be sure to define the milestones that mark the completion of the phase.

Q.6. Discuss the problems encountered using text across computer platforms and in different languages?