Multimedia Networking – MCQs — Multimedia System MCQs

1. Who is responsible for setting global networking standards for multimedia communications?
(A) IEEE
(B) ISO
(C) ITU
(D) IETF

2. Which protocol is primarily used for streaming audio and video over IP networks?
(A) HTTP
(B) RTP
(C) SMTP
(D) FTP

3. Which of the following is a key feature of multimedia networking?
(A) High bandwidth requirement
(B) Low latency requirement
(C) Synchronization of media streams
(D) All of the above

4. Which protocol is used for signaling in multimedia conferencing applications?
(A) SIP
(B) FTP
(C) TCP
(D) SMTP

5. Which multimedia streaming method sends data continuously without requiring complete file download first?
(A) Progressive download
(B) Real-time streaming
(C) Batch processing
(D) File transfer

6. Which of the following is NOT a multimedia networking application?
(A) Video conferencing
(B) Online gaming
(C) Web browsing
(D) Video-on-demand

7. Which transport protocol is commonly used for reliable multimedia file transfers?
(A) UDP
(B) TCP
(C) ICMP
(D) RTP

8. Which transport protocol is preferred for real-time multimedia due to low latency?
(A) TCP
(B) UDP
(C) FTP
(D) SMTP

9. Which protocol supports adaptive bitrate streaming?
(A) HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
(B) SMTP
(C) POP3
(D) FTP

10. In multimedia networking, what does QoS stand for?
(A) Quality of Service
(B) Queue of Signals
(C) Quick Operating System
(D) Quantity of Storage

11. Which technology reduces buffering by adjusting video quality based on network speed?
(A) Adaptive streaming
(B) Static encoding
(C) Batch compression
(D) Error correction

12. What is the purpose of jitter buffers in multimedia networking?
(A) Store backup files
(B) Smooth variations in packet arrival time
(C) Increase network speed
(D) Reduce storage space

13. Which layer of the OSI model handles multimedia data compression?
(A) Physical
(B) Presentation
(C) Transport
(D) Session

14. Which of the following is a live streaming protocol?
(A) RTMP
(B) SMTP
(C) IMAP
(D) DNS

15. Which protocol is widely used for video conferencing in IP networks?
(A) H.323
(B) FTP
(C) HTTP
(D) ICMP

16. In multimedia networking, buffering is primarily used to handle:
(A) File encryption
(B) Network latency
(C) Data compression
(D) Authentication

17. Which of the following is an example of a loss-tolerant multimedia application?
(A) Video conferencing
(B) File transfer
(C) Email
(D) Database replication

18. Which protocol is designed for controlling multimedia sessions over IP?
(A) RTSP
(B) SMTP
(C) POP3
(D) SNMP

19. Which factor is most critical in real-time multimedia delivery?
(A) Bandwidth
(B) Latency
(C) Encryption
(D) Storage capacity

20. Which video streaming approach allows immediate playback while downloading?
(A) Progressive download
(B) Batch download
(C) Offline transfer
(D) Complete file download

21. Which of the following is a major challenge in multimedia networking?
(A) Packet loss
(B) Jitter
(C) Delay
(D) All of the above

22. Which compression format is widely used for streaming video?
(A) MP3
(B) H.264
(C) WAV
(D) GIF

23. Which of the following uses multicast in multimedia networking?
(A) Live sports streaming
(B) File download
(C) Email delivery
(D) DNS query

24. Which multimedia protocol is based on UDP and used for delivering real-time data?
(A) RTP
(B) TCP
(C) FTP
(D) HTTP

25. In multimedia networking, synchronization ensures:
(A) Equal file sizes
(B) Coordinated audio and video playback
(C) Reduced bandwidth
(D) Higher compression ratio

26. Which of the following is NOT a real-time multimedia service?
(A) VoIP
(B) Online gaming
(C) Video conferencing
(D) Email

27. What is the main drawback of using TCP for real-time streaming?
(A) High latency due to retransmission
(B) Packet loss
(C) No error correction
(D) No reliability

28. Which is an example of a multimedia content delivery network (CDN)?
(A) Netflix CDN
(B) SMTP server
(C) DHCP server
(D) DNS resolver

29. In VoIP, which codec is commonly used for high-quality audio?
(A) G.711
(B) JPEG
(C) MP4
(D) PNG

30. Which network architecture is suitable for large-scale video streaming?
(A) Peer-to-peer
(B) Client-server
(C) CDN
(D) Token ring

31. Which of the following is a session description protocol for multimedia communication?
(A) SDP
(B) FTP
(C) SMTP
(D) IMAP

32. Which factor affects streaming quality the most?
(A) Available bandwidth
(B) CPU speed
(C) Screen resolution
(D) Storage space

33. Which protocol is mainly used for web-based multimedia streaming?
(A) HTTP
(B) FTP
(C) ICMP
(D) ARP

34. Which multimedia networking service focuses on voice communication over IP?
(A) VoIP
(B) IPTV
(C) VOD
(D) RTMP

35. Which technology helps in reducing delay in video conferencing?
(A) Low-latency encoding
(B) Batch transmission
(C) Static buffering
(D) Packet duplication

36. Which of the following is a challenge in wireless multimedia networking?
(A) Signal interference
(B) Bandwidth fluctuation
(C) Latency variation
(D) All of the above

37. Which is the main benefit of multicast in multimedia networking?
(A) Reduces server load
(B) Increases encryption speed
(C) Improves compression ratio
(D) Ensures reliable delivery

38. Which streaming technique splits media into small segments for delivery?
(A) Chunked streaming
(B) Batch download
(C) Progressive buffering
(D) Complete download

39. Which layer in OSI model is responsible for establishing multimedia communication sessions?
(A) Session layer
(B) Transport layer
(C) Network layer
(D) Presentation layer

40. Which multimedia streaming type requires high QoS guarantees?
(A) Live streaming
(B) File download
(C) Web browsing
(D) Email

41. Which protocol is used for internet telephony signaling?
(A) SIP
(B) FTP
(C) HTTP
(D) SNMP

42. Which of the following is an application of multimedia networking in education?
(A) Virtual classrooms
(B) Online banking
(C) Payroll systems
(D) Antivirus updates

43. Which term describes the delay between sending and receiving media data?
(A) Latency
(B) Bandwidth
(C) Throughput
(D) Compression

44. Which technology is often used to distribute video to multiple users efficiently?
(A) CDN
(B) DHCP
(C) DNS
(D) SMTP

45. Which of the following is an important parameter in multimedia QoS?
(A) Packet loss rate
(B) CPU temperature
(C) File size
(D) Screen brightness

46. Which of the following is a standard for compressing digital video?
(A) MPEG
(B) MP3
(C) PNG
(D) GIF

47. Which multimedia networking application involves two-way audio and video communication?
(A) Video conferencing
(B) IPTV
(C) Podcasting
(D) Video-on-demand

48. Which of the following protocols can be used with RTP for real-time monitoring?
(A) RTCP
(B) TCP
(C) FTP
(D) HTTP