Media Types - Text Flashcards

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Why is UNICODE Standard used over ASCII?

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UNICODE Standard allows all characters and symbols in the world to be represented by the computer

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What are some common standard file formats for text files?

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  • .txt files which dont contain any formatting info
  • .rtf files which contains all formatting info
  • .pdf files which are used to create documents
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What are advantages of using PDF files? (3)

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  • 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
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What is a disadvantage of using PDF files?

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You must install suitable software on your device to view the content

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