ETB lesson 5

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What is the file type that Google Chrome extensions use?

.crx

Which video file format is a royalty-free, open video and audio format that is supported by Google?

.webm

What is the main difference between a PostScript (PS) file and an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file?

A PS file contains instructions that determine the display of the graphic, whereas an EPS file includes the bitmap information for the image as well.

What is the alternate name for extensions in Mozilla Firefox?

Add-ons

What is lossless compression?

All the original data can be recovered when the file is decompressed

What is a viewer?

An application used to retrieve a file when the program needed to open the file type is not installed on your computer

Which of the following legacy plug-ins could be used to show MOV files, which can combine video, animation, text and audio into one file?

Apple QuickTime

What kind of file formats are .au, .mp3, .aiff and .wav?

Audio

Which is a standard video file format for Microsoft Windows?

Audio Video Interleave (AVI)

Which language is considered the best language for creating large applications?

C++

What is the term for an algorithm used by HTML5 to compress and decompress files?

Codec

Samson needs to review several promotional product videos from his company's marketing department immediately, before a meeting to discuss revisions. Samson tries to view the videos on his computer using his Windows Media Player, but they will not play. The video files are in RealMedia format. What should Samson do in order to view these videos?

Convert the video files to the WMV format, because RealMedia files will not play in Windows Media Player.

What kind of file formats are .txt, .pdf and .rtf?

Document

What are small software programs that are built to interact with Web technologies through your browser?

Extensions

What are add-ons?

Extensions and plug-ins used to extend the functionality of the Firefox Web browser

What is a security risk that comes with downloading extensions?

Extensions can disguise themselves as legitimate programs while actually acting as malware.

Which audio file format is considered lossless?

FLAC

You are using Firefox as your default browser and you want to customize it to better suit your browsing habits. What extensions specific to Firefox can you use to accomplish this?

Firefox add-ons

What kind of file formats are .gif, .jpg, .png and .tif?

Graphics

What relatively new W3C standard has essentially eliminated the need for browser plug-ins?

HTML5

Harley works in the sales department at his company. He feels that the company's marketing team is not doing a good job, so without direction or permission, he starts his own social networking page to help. His page has a name similar to the company's. He posts company logos on it and uses text copied from the company Website. He posts news and sends tweets to customers and others interested in the company. When the company learns of this, what action is it most likely to take?

Human Resources will issue a cease-and-desist letter, take control of Harley's page, and terminate Harley's employment for copyright and trademark infringement.

What are raster graphics?

Images that map bits directly to a display space.

Which of the following is a weakness of Python?

It is traditionally slower than other languages.

Which of the following is true about client-side JavaScript?

It needs HTML to run.

Which of the following graphics file formats is widely used for complex graphics because it uses lossy compression and supports 16 million colors?

JPEG

Which of the following languages is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems that is often used when data needs to be shared across a network?

Java

Which of the following is considered an event-driven scripting language?

JavaScript

You want to give your Website users the ability to view high-quality video. Connection speed is not an issue. Which file format could you use?

MPEG

The Flash Player allows browsers to play Flash movies, which are animations created using vector graphics. What are vector graphics?

Mathematical shapes saved as a sequence of vector statements, which describe a series of points to be connected

What is the term for an element on a Webpage that contains data and procedures for how that item will react when activated?

Object

What is the term for the programming concept in which a program is handled as a collection of individual items that perform separate functions, rather than as a sequence of statements that performs a specific task?

Object-oriented programming

You use a proprietary Windows-based program to create designs and layouts for your freelance greeting card business. You want to share samples of your work on your Website for potential new customers to review. You convert the file format of your designs so that customers can view accurate renderings of them, regardless of the local operating system, settings or browser each individual uses to view your site. Which file format should you use?

PDF

Which of the following graphics file formats is written in a page description language that is unreadable, and can be printed only on a specific type of printer?

PS

Which file format retains document formatting information through all platforms and can view on any computer, regardless of the local operating system?

Portable Document Format (PDF)

Which of the following products can be used to expand a two-dimensional photograph into a three-dimensional environment?

QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR)

What is the legacy plug-in created by Apple Computer for running video files and audio files?

Quicktime

What is the main benefit of using Rich Text Format (RTF)?

RTF is compatible with many operating systems and applications, including most Macintosh and Windows word processors.

What is the term for pixel-based images that map bits to a display space?

Raster graphics

How can you view a Webpage, including all related images, fonts and scripts referenced by the HTML on the page, without connecting to the Internet?

Save the Webpage content to your hard disk.

Which of the following plug-ins was developed by Microsoft and is a software development tool used to write and run Internet applications?

Silverlight

Which file format is a popular, customizable graphics format commonly used for medical imaging and desktop publishing?

TIFF

Which format would be the most appropriate for you to use if you want to send your resume to several large employers who are likely to enter the information you provide into keyword-searchable resume databases and applicant tracking systems?

Text format

Stephen is creating video tutorials to sell his company's products. The target audience will consist of company employees using primarily new computers with the Windows operating systems and Internet Explorer 9. Stephen is debating whether to publish the videos using the MP4 or the OGG video format. Both formats are compatible with the HTML5 video element, which he is using in his tutorials. Which of the following would be a reason for Stephen to choose one format over the other?

The MP4 video format is natively supported by Internet Explorer 9 and does not require a plug-in.

Stephen is creating video tutorials to sell his company's products. The target audience will consist of company employees using primarily new computers with the Windows operating systems and Internet Explorer 9. Stephen is debating whether to publish the videos using the MP4 or the OGG video format. Both formats are compatible with the HTML5 video element, which he is using in his tutorials. Which of the following would be a reason for Stephen to choose one format over the over?

The MP4 video format is natively supported by Internet Explorer 9 and does not require a plug-in.

What is the main advantage of the WebM video file format?

The WebM file format is open-source and effectively competes with proprietary file types.

What is an extension?

The evolution of plug-in technology designed to supplement and improve your Web experience.

What is the main advantage of using vector graphics instead of raster graphics to create animations?

The file sizes are relatively small, resulting in shorter download times.

Which statement about compressing JPEG files is true?

The more compression, the smaller the file size, but the lower the image quality.

Why are audio and video files compressed before they are transferred across the Internet?

To shorten the amount of time required to download them

What is the primary goal of an extension?

To supplement multimedia content in Websites

What is the term for mathematical statements that describe a series of points to be connected to create an image?

Vector graphics

Which of the following produces graphics image files that are small, download quickly, and are easily resized without affecting image quality?

Vector graphics

Which statement about vector graphics is true?

Vector graphics are saved as sequences of vector statements.

What kind of file formats are .avi, .mp4, .ogg, .webm and .mov?

Video

Viewers are scaled-down versions of applications and usually do not have the full application's functionality. Which choice describes tasks you can generally perform using a viewer?

View and print documents, but not edit them

Which audio file format is the native sound format for Windows?

Waveform (WAV)

Which is the native audio format for Microsoft Windows?

Waveform (WAV)

Which file format is a royalty-free, open video and audio format that is sponsored by Google?

WebM

In what circumstance would legacy plug-ins be useful in modern day web browsing?

When browsing websites that are not built with HTML5 technologies.

Windows Media Player works on which systems?

Windows and Macintosh systems

Plug-ins are useful for:

extending a browser's capabilities.

Which video file format is the Macintosh native movie platform?

mov

Copyright laws protect:

original works of authorship online as well as in print.


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