Media Types - Text Flashcards
1
Q
Why is UNICODE Standard used over ASCII?
A
UNICODE Standard allows all characters and symbols in the world to be represented by the computer
2
Q
What are some common standard file formats for text files?
A
- .txt files which dont contain any formatting info
- .rtf files which contains all formatting info
- .pdf files which are used to create documents
3
Q
What are advantages of using PDF files? (3)
A
- They look/print the same on any computer
- Can be downloaded to view offline which still retaining the look of a web document
- They can be made ‘read only’ to prevent editing
4
Q
What is a disadvantage of using PDF files?
A
You must install suitable software on your device to view the content