CAP 3020 Theory & Practice of Multimedia Production (UF) Midterms Exam Review 2025 (Qns & Ans)

CAP 3020

Theory & Practice of Multimedia Production

Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



Multiple Choice Questions
Which of the following codecs is NOT typically used for video
compression?
a) H.264
b) JPEG
c) VP9
d) HEVC
Correct ANS: b) JPEG
Rationale: JPEG is primarily used for still images, not for video
compression.
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,What does the term "bitrate" signify in multimedia production?
a) The resolution of a video file
b) The amount of data processed in a given amount of time
c) The length of a video file
d) The number of audio tracks in a project
Correct ANS: b) The amount of data processed in a given amount
of time
Rationale: Bitrate refers to the number of bits used per second to
represent the media.


In the context of multimedia, what does the term "non-linear
editing" (NLE) refer to?
a) Editing in a sequential manner
b) The ability to access any frame in a digital video file without
having to scroll through all the frames
c) Editing audio tracks only
d) A method of shooting videos
Correct ANS: b) The ability to access any frame in a digital video
file without having to scroll through all the frames
Rationale: NLE allows for arbitrary access to any part of a media
file, enhancing editing flexibility.

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, Which of the following is a common container format used in
multimedia distribution?
a) MP4
b) PNG
c) WAV
d) DOCX
Correct ANS: a) MP4
Rationale: MP4 is a widely used container format that can hold
video, audio, and subtitles.


Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
The process of encoding audio and video for digital storage is
known as __________.
Correct ANS: compression
Rationale: Compression reduces the file size while preserving
quality.


_________ is the practice of synchronizing audio and video
elements in multimedia productions.
Correct ANS: Syncing


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