Exam Review

Question 1

Raster graphics pros/cons

Answer 1

Pros - wider and clearer array of colours
Precisely edit, to the pixel.
Cons - can become blurred and pixelated if enlarged too much
Large file sizes.

Question 2

Raster Graphic file formats.

Answer 2

.bmp - Bitmap
.jpeg - Joint Photographic Experts Group
.tif - Tagged Image File.
.gif - Graphical Interchange Format

Question 3

Vector graphic file formats.

Answer 3

.cgm - Computer Graphics Metafile

.svg - Scalable Vector Graphics

Question 4

Vector graphics pros/cons

Answer 4

Pros - Small
Computer uses maths to make up the file if you enlarge, causing the image to be enlarged to as much as a person would want with no pixelation or blurriness.
Cons - Can only be used with simple graphics.
Cant be used with photos etc.

Question 5

Lossy file compression.

Answer 5

Data is removed from the file.

Tradeoff - quality vs size

Question 6

Lossless

Answer 6

Smaller file - replicate the original but in a smaller way
Used by vector graphics
Con - bigger than lossy

Question 7

Typography

Answer 7

Type face or font family.

Each font has a specific weight, style and condensation and may also have a slant, or italicisation.

Question 8

Alignment

Answer 8

Centred
Flush left
Justified
Flush right

Question 9

Leading

Answer 9

Leading is the spacing between the lines of text, rule is to double text size, for example if text size is 12 leading size should be 24.

Question 10

Format

Answer 10

Layout and typography of a document, layout includes the type of document, margins, spacing and paragraphing.

Question 11

Technological convergence.

Answer 11

Technological convergence is the process by which existing technology’s merge into new forms that bring together different types of media and applications.

Question 12

Principles of design. UPBEDM

Answer 12

Unity
Pattern
Balance
Emphasis
Dominance
Movement

Question 13

Elements of design. 3CSSTTL

Answer 13

3D Form
Colour
Shape
Space
Texture
Tone
Line

Question 14

Line

Answer 14

Direct readers eye towards an object
Connect information
Separate information
Highlight information
Create a pattern and imply movement

Question 15

Shape

Answer 15

Geometric - shapes eg triangles and squares
Natural - Animals, plants, humans etc
Abstract - random stylised versions of shapes

Question 16

Balance

Answer 16

Horizontal symmetry
Radial symmetry (vertical)

Question 17

Contrast

Answer 17

Opposing elements attract attention

Question 18

Proportion

Answer 18

Comparison of dimensions or distribution of forms. It is the relationship in relative size and scale between one element and another. Good proportion adds harmony, symmetry or balance.

Question 19

Repetition

Answer 19

Use of same or similar elements through the design.

Question 20

Movement

Answer 20

Regular eg arrows
Flowing eg rainbow or the ridge of a wave
Progressive eg

Question 21

Server

Answer 21

Centralised computer that other computers access for resources.