Multimedia Chapter 2

What is the purpose of multimedia developers valuing text?

• To hide information

• To provide clarity and efficiency

• To confuse the audience

• To slow down the process

Which of the following is not a typeface category?

• Symbols

• Cursive

• Sans serif

• Serif

What is the measure of type size in text tradition?

• Inch

• Pixel

• Centimeter

• Pica

What is the purpose of kerning in text tradition?

• Adding images to text

• Adjusting spacing between specific letters

• Creating bold text

• Changing font color

What is the advantage of outline fonts over bitmapped fonts?

• Allow editing at pixel level

• Require less storage capacity

• Precise control over appearance

• Easily scalable

What is the term used for the stair-stepped effect produced by displaying curved or diagonal lines with pixels?

• Curves

• Edges

• Smoothies

• Jaggies

What is the purpose of anti-aliasing in text display?

• Create a stair-stepped effect

• Adjust line spacing

• Blend text color with background color

• Increase font weight

What is the standard code that assigns binary numbers to represent digital characters?

• Unicode

• ASCII

• PDF

• RTF

Which technology separates content from formatting commands in web design?

• HTML

• CSS

• XML

• XHTML

What is the main advantage of PDF files in maintaining document formatting?

• Maintain original formatting across platforms

• Require specific fonts

• Platform and application dependent

• Support limited media