Chapter 1

Question 1

Definition of Multimedia

Answer 1

Any combination of text, arts, sound, animation and video delivered to you by computer or other electronic or digitally manipulated means.

Question 2

Type of Multimedia

Answer 2

1. Linear multimedia
2. Non-linear multimedi

Question 3

Linear multimedia (advantage)

Answer 3

• Audience gets to focus and concentrate on a specific topic.
• There is logical order in the presentation
• Presenter controls the flow of the presentation
• Effective when we need our audience to absorb the information well.

Question 4

Linear multimedia (disadvantages)

Answer 4

• Minimal interactivity, or none at all
• Audience cannot give opinion on the topic they want to dwell into.

Question 5

Non-linear multimedia (advantages)

Answer 5

• The person is in control and may use the multimedia according to his preferences and needs.

Question 6

Non-linear multimedia (disadvantages)

Answer 6

• Require a level of computer literacy from the user
• May be unorganized if not used well

Question 7

Where to use multimedia

Answer 7

• Business
• School
• Entertainment
• Home
• Public places

Question 8

Delivering multimedia

Answer 8

1- CD ROM, DVD, Flash drives
2- Internet (website, mobile apps)