Multimedia MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 13, 2024

  • What does the term “multimedia” refer to?
    • A) Single media type
    • B) Combination of text, audio, video, and graphics
    • C) Only text-based content
    • D) Only graphical content

    Answer: B) Combination of text, audio, video, and graphics

  • Which of the following is not a type of multimedia element?
    • A) Audio
    • B) Video
    • C) Database
    • D) Animation

    Answer: C) Database

  • Which software is commonly used for video editing?
    • A) Adobe Photoshop
    • B) Adobe Illustrator
    • C) Adobe Premiere Pro
    • D) Adobe InDesign

    Answer: C) Adobe Premiere Pro

UnitAbbreviationNumber of BitsNumber of BytesDescription
Bitb10.125The smallest unit of data.
ByteB81A group of 8 bits, often used to represent a character.
KilobyteKB8,0001,024Approximately 1,000 bytes; 1 KB = 1,024 bytes.
MegabyteMB8,000,0001,024 KBApproximately 1,000,000 bytes; 1 MB = 1,024 KB.
GigabyteGB8,000,000,0001,024 MBApproximately 1,000,000,000 bytes; 1 GB = 1,024 MB.
TerabyteTB8,000,000,000,0001,024 GBApproximately 1,000,000,000,000 bytes; 1 TB = 1,024 GB.
PetabytePB8,000,000,000,000,0001,024 TBApproximately 1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes; 1 PB = 1,024 TB.
ExabyteEB8,000,000,000,000,000,0001,024 PBApproximately 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes; 1 EB = 1,024 PB.
  • In multimedia, what does “compression” refer to?
    • A) Reducing file size to save space and bandwidth
    • B) Increasing file size for better quality
    • C) Encrypting data for security
    • D) Converting file formats

    Answer: A) Reducing file size to save space and bandwidth

  • What is the primary purpose of using “GIF” files in multimedia?
    • A) High-resolution images
    • B) Animated graphics and short clips
    • C) Audio files
    • D) Video files

    Answer: B) Animated graphics and short clips

  • Which multimedia format is best suited for high-quality audio?
    • A) MP3
    • B) WAV
    • C) JPEG
    • D) AVI

    Answer: B) WAV

  • What does the acronym “HTML” stand for in multimedia web content?
    • A) Hypertext Markup Language
    • B) Hightext Markup Language
    • C) Hypertext Multiple Language
    • D) Hyperlink Markup Language

    Answer: A) Hypertext Markup Language

  • Which of the following is a vector graphics format?
    • A) JPEG
    • B) PNG
    • C) SVG
    • D) GIF

    Answer: C) SVG

  • What is the primary function of a “multimedia player”?
    • A) Editing video files
    • B) Creating graphics
    • C) Playing audio and video files
    • D) Compressing files

    Answer: C) Playing audio and video files

  • Which technology is commonly used for interactive multimedia experiences on the web?
    • A) Flash
    • B) JavaScript
    • C) HTML5
    • D) CSS

    Answer: C) HTML5

  • What does “streaming” refer to in multimedia content delivery?
    • A) Downloading content for offline use
    • B) Sending data in a continuous flow over the internet
    • C) Compressing files for storage
    • D) Editing multimedia files

    Answer: B) Sending data in a continuous flow over the internet

  • Which software is commonly used for creating and editing digital images?
    • A) Adobe premier
    • B) Canva
    • C) Adobe Photoshop
    • D) Adobe After Effects

    Answer: B and C

  • What is “resolution” in the context of multimedia images?
    • A) The number of colors in an image
    • B) The size of the image file
    • C) The number of pixels per inch
    • D) The format of the image file

    Answer: C) The number of pixels per inch

  • Which of the following is a common audio file format used in multimedia?
    • A) BMP
    • B) MP4
    • C) MP3
    • D) TIFF

    Answer: C) MP3

  • What does “interactive multimedia” involve?
    • A) Static content with no user interaction
    • B) Content that allows users to interact with it, such as games or simulations
    • C) Only text-based information
    • D) Printed material only

    Answer: B) Content that allows users to interact with it, such as games or simulations