Introduction to Multimedia – MCQs — Multimedia System MCQs

1. What does the term “Multimedia” refer to?
(A) Use of multiple CPUs
(B) Integration of text, graphics, audio, and video
(C) Use of multiple operating systems
(D) Use of multiple storage devices

2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of multimedia systems?
(A) High bandwidth requirement
(B) Single data type support
(C) Lack of user interaction
(D) Only text-based communication

3. Which of these is an example of multimedia content?
(A) Spreadsheet data
(B) Audio-visual presentation
(C) Plain text document
(D) Command-line interface

4. What is the main purpose of multimedia applications?
(A) Data backup
(B) Information presentation and entertainment
(C) Hardware testing
(D) File compression

5. Which multimedia element is used to add background sound or narration?
(A) Text
(B) Audio
(C) Video
(D) Animation

6. What is the role of video in multimedia?
(A) Provide sound effects
(B) Deliver moving visuals with or without sound
(C) Display static images only
(D) Store text documents

7. Which software is commonly used for creating and editing multimedia content?
(A) Microsoft Word
(B) Adobe Premiere Pro
(C) MySQL
(D) Oracle

8. What is the combination of graphics and movement in multimedia called?
(A) Animation
(B) Compression
(C) Streaming
(D) Scripting

9. Which of these is a multimedia delivery medium?
(A) USB drive
(B) CD/DVD
(C) Internet
(D) All of the above

10. What is the meaning of “interactive multimedia”?
(A) Content that responds to user input
(B) Content that plays automatically without control
(C) Text-only presentation
(D) Static images only

11. Which file format is commonly used for digital audio in multimedia?
(A) .mp3
(B) .txt
(C) .pdf
(D) .xls

12. Which file format is used for high-quality image storage in multimedia?
(A) .bmp
(B) .jpg
(C) .png
(D) All of the above

13. Which multimedia element involves frame-by-frame movement simulation?
(A) Video
(B) Animation
(C) Audio
(D) Graphics

14. What is the role of a multimedia database?
(A) Store and manage multimedia content
(B) Perform only numeric calculations
(C) Handle only text-based queries
(D) Control operating system processes

15. Which technology allows multimedia to be transmitted over the internet in real time?
(A) Streaming
(B) Downloading
(C) Compression
(D) Animation

16. Which compression format is most commonly used for videos?
(A) JPEG
(B) MP4
(C) MP3
(D) PNG

17. Which term refers to reducing the size of multimedia files?
(A) Decompression
(B) Compression
(C) Encoding
(D) Decoding

18. Which of the following is an advantage of using multimedia?
(A) Enhances learning and engagement
(B) Reduces interactivity
(C) Increases storage cost only
(D) Limits creativity

19. What is the full form of MPEG?
(A) Multimedia Process Encoding Group
(B) Moving Picture Experts Group
(C) Multimedia Processing Evaluation Group
(D) Motion Processing Encoding Guide

20. Which of these is NOT a multimedia component?
(A) Graphics
(B) Video
(C) Text
(D) Compiler

21. Which device is required for capturing video for multimedia projects?
(A) Microphone
(B) Video camera
(C) Scanner
(D) Printer

22. What is the main function of a multimedia authoring tool?
(A) Edit hardware settings
(B) Integrate multimedia elements into applications
(C) Perform only file compression
(D) Provide internet connectivity

23. Which multimedia format is widely used for animations on the web?
(A) .gif
(B) .doc
(C) .txt
(D) .xls

24. Which type of multimedia is used in computer-based training programs?
(A) Passive multimedia
(B) Interactive multimedia
(C) Text-only multimedia
(D) Static multimedia

25. Which is an example of vector graphics in multimedia?
(A) JPEG image
(B) PNG image
(C) SVG image
(D) BMP image

26. What does the term “virtual reality” mean in multimedia?
(A) Real-world simulation through computers
(B) File compression technique
(C) Only sound-based communication
(D) Use of static images

27. Which device is essential for audio input in multimedia?
(A) Speaker
(B) Microphone
(C) Monitor
(D) Projector

28. Which is a disadvantage of multimedia systems?
(A) High cost and storage requirements
(B) Increased interactivity
(C) Better communication
(D) More engaging learning

29. Which is an example of 3D multimedia content?
(A) PowerPoint slides
(B) Animated 3D model
(C) JPEG image
(D) Text file

30. Which multimedia format is often used for web videos?
(A) .avi
(B) .mp4
(C) .wav
(D) .bmp

31. Which is a lossless image compression format?
(A) JPEG
(B) PNG
(C) MP4
(D) GIF

32. Which multimedia element is most suitable for representing spoken instructions?
(A) Text
(B) Video
(C) Audio
(D) Animation

33. Which of these is an output device for multimedia?
(A) Monitor
(B) Projector
(C) Speakers
(D) All of the above

34. Which application area uses multimedia extensively?
(A) Education
(B) Entertainment
(C) Advertising
(D) All of the above

35. What is hypermedia in multimedia?
(A) Linking text only
(B) Linking text, images, audio, and video
(C) Only displaying animations
(D) Only streaming videos

36. Which type of storage device is most suitable for large multimedia files?
(A) Floppy disk
(B) SSD
(C) Punch card
(D) Magnetic tape

37. Which protocol is commonly used for multimedia streaming over the internet?
(A) HTTP
(B) RTSP
(C) FTP
(D) SMTP

38. Which of these is an example of multimedia software?
(A) VLC Media Player
(B) Google Chrome
(C) Microsoft Excel
(D) Mozilla Thunderbird

39. Which device is used to digitize printed images for multimedia?
(A) Printer
(B) Scanner
(C) Projector
(D) Webcam

40. Which multimedia file format is used for high-quality audio storage?
(A) .wav
(B) .jpg
(C) .gif
(D) .mp4

41. What is the process of playing multimedia files as they are being downloaded?
(A) Buffering
(B) Streaming
(C) Compression
(D) Authoring

42. Which is an example of time-based media in multimedia?
(A) Audio
(B) Video
(C) Animation
(D) All of the above

43. Which device is commonly used to display multimedia presentations to a large audience?
(A) Printer
(B) Projector
(C) Scanner
(D) Microphone

44. Which is a common use of multimedia in business?
(A) Product demos
(B) Staff training
(C) Marketing campaigns
(D) All of the above

45. Which multimedia element is used for visual enhancement of text content?
(A) Graphics
(B) Audio
(C) Animation
(D) Video

46. Which of the following is an example of multimedia in education?
(A) Interactive e-learning modules
(B) Black-and-white printed books
(C) Chalkboard lectures
(D) Handwritten notes

47. Which multimedia technology allows combining real-world and computer-generated content?
(A) Augmented reality
(B) Virtual reality
(C) Compression
(D) Streaming

48. Which multimedia technique is used to make long videos easier to load online?
(A) Encoding
(B) Compression
(C) Buffering
(D) Decompression