Basic Fundamentals of Computer Graphics MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 28, 2024

What is computer graphics?
A) The creation and manipulation of images using computers
B) The study of computer algorithms
C) The process of writing software applications
D) The development of computer hardware
Answer: A

Which of the following is a primary component of computer graphics?
A) Rendering
B) Data storage
C) Networking
D) Text processing
Answer: A

What does the term ‘pixel’ refer to in computer graphics?
A) The smallest unit of a digital image
B) A type of computer program
C) A hardware component
D) A method of data compression
Answer: A

Which of the following is a common use of computer graphics?
A) Video games
B) Word processing
C) Database management
D) Web browsing
Answer: A

What does ‘rendering’ mean in the context of computer graphics?
A) The process of generating an image from a model
B) The act of saving a file
C) The input of data
D) The compression of files
Answer: A

What is 2D graphics?
A) Graphics that have height and width but no depth
B) Graphics that include three-dimensional effects
C) Graphics created for mobile applications
D) Graphics used in video games only
Answer: A

Which of the following is an example of 3D graphics?
A) A three-dimensional model of a car
B) A flat drawing of a house
C) A photograph of a landscape
D) A line drawing of a circle
Answer: A

What is a rendering engine?
A) A software that converts 3D models into 2D images
B) A type of computer hardware
C) A database management system
D) A networking protocol
Answer: A

What does the term ‘texture mapping’ refer to in computer graphics?
A) Applying an image to a 3D model’s surface
B) The process of resizing images
C) Changing the color of pixels
D) The storage of graphics data
Answer: A

Which file format is commonly used for vector graphics?
A) SVG
B) JPG
C) PNG
D) BMP
Answer: A

What is the main difference between raster graphics and vector graphics?
A) Raster graphics are pixel-based, while vector graphics are based on paths
B) Vector graphics are lower quality than raster graphics
C) Raster graphics are used for animations, while vector graphics are static
D) Vector graphics take up more storage space than raster graphics
Answer: A

Which of the following describes the term ‘frame rate’ in computer graphics?
A) The number of frames displayed per second in an animation
B) The size of a graphic file
C) The resolution of an image
D) The color depth of a display
Answer: A

What is ‘anti-aliasing’ in computer graphics?
A) A technique used to smooth out jagged edges in images
B) A method for compressing image files
C) A way to increase file size
D) A type of graphic rendering
Answer: A

Which of the following describes a bitmap?
A) A grid of pixels representing an image
B) A vector-based graphic
C) A type of graphic animation
D) A 3D model representation
Answer: A

What does the term ‘viewport’ refer to in computer graphics?
A) The visible area of a graphic display
B) The size of a graphic file
C) The resolution of an image
D) The color palette used in a graphic
Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a common use of computer graphics?
A) Data visualization
B) Word processing
C) Animation
D) Simulation
Answer: B

What does ‘wireframe’ mean in 3D modeling?
A) A skeletal representation of a 3D object
B) A fully rendered image
C) A bitmap graphic
D) A texture map
Answer: A

What is a shader in computer graphics?
A) A program that calculates rendering effects on graphics
B) A type of graphic file format
C) A hardware component
D) A technique for image compression
Answer: A

What does ‘polygon’ refer to in 3D graphics?
A) A flat shape with straight edges
B) A type of pixel
C) A graphic file format
D) A rendering technique
Answer: A

Which of the following describes the term ‘modeling’ in computer graphics?
A) The creation of 3D objects using software
B) The act of rendering images
C) The process of applying textures
D) The storage of graphic files
Answer: A

What is ‘global illumination’ in computer graphics?
A) A lighting technique that simulates how light interacts with surfaces
B) A method of creating shadows
C) A type of graphic filter
D) A file compression algorithm
Answer: A

Which of the following is a commonly used software for 3D modeling?
A) Blender
B) Microsoft Word
C) Adobe Photoshop
D) Notepad
Answer: A

What does ‘depth of field’ refer to in computer graphics?
A) The range of distance in a scene that appears sharp
B) The color depth of an image
C) The resolution of a graphic
D) The file size of an image
Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vector graphics?
A) They can be resized without loss of quality
B) They are made up of pixels
C) They are defined by mathematical equations
D) They are resolution independent
Answer: B

What is a ‘sprite’ in computer graphics?
A) A 2D image or animation integrated into a larger scene
B) A 3D model
C) A type of video game character
D) A graphic filter
Answer: A

What does the term ‘render farm’ refer to?
A) A network of computers used to render graphics
B) A software application
C) A type of graphic file
D) A method of storing images
Answer: A

Which of the following is an essential part of graphic design?
A) Composition
B) Programming
C) Data analysis
D) Networking
Answer: A

What is ‘frame buffer’ in computer graphics?
A) A portion of memory that stores pixel data for the display
B) A type of rendering technique
C) A software application
D) A graphic file format
Answer: A

Which of the following is an effect used to create the illusion of depth in graphics?
A) Perspective projection
B) Color correction
C) Image compression
D) Text editing
Answer: A

What is ‘texture filtering’?
A) A process that smoothens textures when viewed from different distances
B) A method of compressing images
C) A technique for rendering 3D models
D) A way to increase file size
Answer: A

Which of the following is used to create animations in computer graphics?
A) Keyframing
B) Text rendering
C) Data storage
D) Word processing
Answer: A

What is a ‘rendering pipeline’?
A) The sequence of steps to convert a 3D model into a 2D image
B) A type of graphic file
C) A storage method for images
D) A programming language
Answer: A

Which of the following is a common technique for creating 3D animations?
A) Rigging
B) Texturing
C) Color grading
D) Data entry
Answer: A

What does ‘color depth’ refer to in computer graphics?
A) The number of bits used to represent the color of a pixel
B) The size of a graphic file
C) The resolution of an image
D) The number of colors in a palette
Answer: A

Which of the following is an example of a graphical user interface (GUI) element?
A) Buttons
B) Code editors
C) File directories
D) Network protocols
Answer: A

What does the term ‘bitmap image’ signify?
A) An image composed of pixels arranged in a grid
B) A vector-based graphic
C) A three-dimensional model
D) A graphic filter
Answer: A

What is ‘keyframe animation’?
A) A technique where key frames are defined for the animation sequence
B) A method of rendering 3D models
C) A type of graphic file format
D) A way to compress images
Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of computer graphics?
A) Enhanced visual communication
B) Increased data complexity
C) Improved simulations
D) Greater artistic expression
Answer: B

What is a common application of computer graphics in medicine?
A) 3D imaging for diagnostics
B) Word processing for medical records
C) Data analysis for statistics
D) Social media management
Answer: A

Which of the following techniques is used for simulating light behavior in graphics?
A) Ray tracing
B) Data mining
C) Word processing
D) Image compression
Answer: A

What is the main advantage of using 3D graphics over 2D graphics?
A) The ability to represent depth and realism
B) Lower file sizes
C) Simpler rendering processes
D) Easier to create
Answer: A

 

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