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MMA710S - MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS - 2ND OPP - JULY 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Informatics
: Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAIF
: 07BENT
COURSE: Multimedia Applications
DATE: July 2024
DURATION: 2 Hours
COURSELEVEL: NQF LEVEL7
COURSECODE: MMA710S
SESSION: 2
MARKS: 70
SECOND OPPORTUNITY/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S):
Mr Johnson Billawer
MODERATOR (S):
Dr. Victoria Hasheela-Mufeti
THIS EXAMINATION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES
(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
Instructions for the students
1, Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3, Number the answers clearly.
4. The use of calculators in this course is allowed.
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QUESTION 1:
(12 Marks]
a) Differentiate between typeface and font.
(2)
b) Discuss any five (5) typography issues that you should avoid as a Multimedia Developer when
creating content.
(10)
QUESTION 2:
[18 Marks]
a) Why are vector images better than raster images?
(4)
b) Explain the concept of interlacing with regard to images and the perceived benefits it offers to the
users.
(3)
c) Why is the PNG format now used in preference over the GIF format and what is the difference
between the two formats?
(4)
d) Assume that you are given a project to produce promotional materials such as posters, flyers,
business cardsfor your department:
i) Which color model will you recommend for this project?
(1)
ii) Justify your option in question d (i) by stating any four (4) characteristics for this color model.
(4)
iii) Why is it important for a Multimedia Developer to know about colour models?
(2)
QUESTION 3
(13 Marks]
a) A Lecturerwishes to use a textbook he considersto be too expensive. He makes copies of the book
for the class. However,it is a copyrightedbook and it is prohibited to make copies of it.
i) Discussthe scenario in a) and state whether it is fair use or not. Justify your argument. (3)
b) Give an example of creative work you produced in your academic career. Justify why you classify
it as creative work.
(4)
c) Where do we register creative works in Namibia?
(2)
d) Differentiate between copyright and trademark.
(4)
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Question 4
a) Answer the following questions relating to some multimedia elements.
i) Which two (2) elements are needed to create sound?
[27 Marks]
(2)
ii) Illustrate the difference between a transverse wave and longitudinal wave with the help
of a diagram.
(3)
iii) Assume you are a Sound Engineer. Identify and explain any two (2) sound editing
operations you will be responsible for.
(4)
b}A well-established company is considering revamping its website. The Managing Director of the company
is concerned about the quality and size of the images. As the Graphic Artist, you are required to address the
following:
i) How will you address the concerned raised with regard to the quality and the size of images?
(4)
ii) Why is the Managing Director an important team member on this project?
(2)
c) Assume you are recording audio file, which uses a sampling rate of 44.1 KHzand a sample resolution of 16
bits. What is the minimum file size that will be created for a 3-minute recording in stereo? Show your
calculations and express your answer in Megabytes.
(6)
d) Assume you are recording an audio file with a sound level of 4 Hertz. What will be the effect of this on
human hearing and what it is called?
(2)
e) Differentiate between amplitude and frequency in relation to sound.
(4)
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