Multimedia Flashcards
Which of the following MC skills can be incorporated into a multimedia production?
Writing, photography, and layout and design
What happens to the quality of a) raster images and b) vector images when you increase their size?
a) Decreases b) Nothing
Which of the following items should NOT be edited using vector based software?
Photographs
Which of the following actions helps improve multimedia production skills?
Practice, experimenting, and reading graphics software manuals
What is the basis for all images formed in vector drawings?
Bezier Curve
What allows tracing the path of an object that can be colored or patterned?
Stroke
What adds color or pattern to an open area inside a path?
Fill
What is a shape formed by lines and connected at anchor points?
Path
Which of the following instructions dictates policy for the marking and filing of all Navy graphics?
SECNAVINST 3104.1A
Which of the following terms best describes the actual placement of items on a page as well as the relationship among the items?
Layout and Design
Demonstrates movement and communicates feeling or mood?
Rhythm
Visual cues to tell the reader what elements belong together on a page?
Unity
Equal distribution of weight in the elements on a page?
Balance
Highlights one element over another, capturing the reader’s attention?
Emphasis
Which of the following examples can create unity in a layout?
Grouping
Horizontal lines in a layout communicate which of the following messages?
Relaxation
Curved lines in a layout communicate which of the following messages?
Elegance
In which of the following ways does using shapes enhance a layout?
Sustains interest, organizes elements, provides a starting point
Which of the following items is considered an abstract shape?
Handicap accessibility symbol
Which of the following terms BEST describes the space between and around items in a layout?
White space
What type of mood is created by using high-contrast colors in a layout?
Excitement
Which of the following design elements is considered the ultimate tool for symbolic communication?
Color
What is the main purpose of a good design layout?
Directs reader’s attention, conveys intended message, and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye
A 72-point headline is of what vertical length?
1 inch
What, if any, of the following occurs when tight leading is used within your layout?
Decreases legibility
What is the target line length for optimal readability?
55 characters
What is the minimum point size you should use for text in a layout?
8
Times New Roman is an example of what design element?
Typeface
What are the three types of indentations used in layouts?
Flush, hanging, and regular
What are invisible structures used to provide visual organization during the layout process?
Grids
What are horizontal or vertical lines used to offset areas on a layout?
Rules
What is a photo or illustration that extends beyond a page margin?
Bleed
What is a decorative line or box used to give the layout an organized appearance?
Border
What is a blank space between 2 facing pages?
Gutter
Which of the following steps should be taken first during the development of an electronic presentation?
Planning
Which, if any, of the following factors are the most important to consider when creating an electronic presentation?
Simplicity and legibility
What type of graphical relationship is created by using only one family or type in an electronic presentation?
Concordant
What type of graphical relationship is created by using separate, but clearly distinct, type faces in an electronic presentation?
Contrasting
Which of the following typefaces are recommended for use in electronic presentations?
Slab-serif and sans-serif
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when creating presentation slides?
Six lines per slide, six words per line
On average, what amount of time does a viewer spend reading each slide?
7 seconds
Which of the following types of color is best suited for use on slide backgrounds when you want to create a receptive and passive atmosphere for your audience?
Cool colors
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when using and deciding upon colors for your electronic presentation?
Avoid using red-green combinations, use bright colors for emphasis, and establish a color palette and stick to it
What is the major cause of unappealing layouts?
Alignment
What is the most visual attraction for electronic presentations?
Contrast
What is the development of story line and writing of the script called?
Planning
What is the question-answer stage needed to establish the project and its purpose?
Concept
What is the stage during which members of your intended audience review the product?
Testing
Which of the following terms describes a type of multimedia production that is interactive, such as with computer based training and games?
Nonlinear
Which of the following terms best describes the process of filling the frames between the main points of action for fluidity in an animated project?
Tweening
Which of the following Navy policies is the governing instruction for the maintenance and development of websites?
SECNAVINST 5720.47B
Which of the following terms best describes the unique address given to the location of a file on the internet?
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
During which stage of website creation would you use drawings, flowcharts, and storyboards to map out ideas for pages?
Design
Which of the following guidelines is a best practice when deciding upon text and where to place it on your website?
Left justify body text; center titles
Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to when placing graphics on your website?
Reduce images for quicker download
Which of the following sections of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act established requirements for the public access to electronic information and information technology for people with disabilities?
Section 508
